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VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action

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VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action

Reviewed: 11 May 2026

Nintendo Switch · PC · macOS · Linux · PlayStation 4 · PS Vita

Wolfgame · 2016

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

44 /100

Automated review

VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is an adventure game that fosters empathy and problem solving through its story, but contains mature themes.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 29 · R 12
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

29

Risk (RIS)

12

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.46
B2Social-emotional
0.40
B3Motor
0.10

VA-11 Hall-A offers a deeply engaging narrative experience that fosters empathy and critical thinking through its unique storytelling. Players develop strong reading and language skills as they immerse themselves in the rich cyberpunk world and its diverse characters. The game's focus on understanding client needs and making choices through drink preparation encourages problem-solving and strategic thinking.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risks in VA-11 Hall-A stem from its mature content, including strong language, substance references (alcohol is a core theme), and implied violence and sexual themes consistent with its 'M' rating and cyberpunk setting. There are no significant risks related to compulsion-loop design, monetization, or social pressures due to its single-player, narrative-driven design.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
1.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

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

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·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.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • 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 VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action safe for kids?

Ludograph gives VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action a rating of 44/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is more lenient than ESRB M: industry ratings reflect content intensity, while ours also weighs how the game is designed to be played.

How long should kids play VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action?

Our session recommendation for VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action 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 VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action?

The primary risks in VA-11 Hall-A stem from its mature content, including strong language, substance references (alcohol is a core theme), and implied violence and sexual themes consistent with its 'M' rating and cyberpunk setting. There are no significant risks related to compulsion-loop design, monetization, or social pressures due to its single-player, narrative-driven design.