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Trials Rising

Review · Racing · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC

Trials Rising

Reviewed: 04 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC · Xbox One

Ubisoft · 2019

Ludograph rating

B

Good

59 /100

Automated review

Trials Rising is a racing game where kids develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills through physics-based motorcycle challenges.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 45 · R 14
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

45

Risk (RIS)

14

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.50
B2Social-emotional
0.17
B3Motor
0.75

Trials Rising offers engaging physics-based motorcycle racing that can enhance hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time. Players can also develop problem-solving and strategic thinking skills as they navigate challenging tracks. The Tandem Bike mode encourages teamwork and communication, while the Track Central feature fosters creativity and allows for sharing user-generated content.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.20
R2Monetization
0.04
R3Social risk
0.17

While not heavily monetized, the game does include prompts for additional content. Competitive aspects and online leaderboards could lead to social comparison. Content risks are minimal, with mild cartoon violence.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

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Parents ask…

Is Trials Rising safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Trials Rising a rating of 59/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Trials Rising appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Trials Rising, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is more lenient than ESRB T: industry ratings reflect content intensity, while ours also weighs how the game is designed to be played.

How long should kids play Trials Rising?

Our session recommendation for Trials Rising is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Trials Rising?

While not heavily monetized, the game does include prompts for additional content. Competitive aspects and online leaderboards could lead to social comparison. Content risks are minimal, with mild cartoon violence.