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Vanquish

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Vanquish

Reviewed: 10 May 2026

PC · PlayStation 3 · Xbox One · Xbox 360

Platinum Games · 2010

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

52 /100

Vanquish is an action shooter that develops hand-eye coordination and reaction time through intense combat, with significant violence and mature themes.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 39 · R 21
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

39

Risk (RIS)

21

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.42
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.65

Vanquish offers intense action that sharpens hand-eye coordination and reaction time. Players will engage in strategic thinking and problem-solving as they navigate challenging combat scenarios.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features intense violence with frequent shooting and explosions. While not gratuitous, the constant combat might be overwhelming for some players.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
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 · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: 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.

Parents ask…

Is Vanquish safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Vanquish a rating of 52/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Vanquish appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Vanquish, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Vanquish?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Vanquish: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of Vanquish?

The game features intense violence with frequent shooting and explosions. While not gratuitous, the constant combat might be overwhelming for some players.