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Vigor

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Vigor

Reviewed: 23 May 2026

PC · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4

Bohemia Interactive · 2019

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

45 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 32 · R 24
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

32

Risk (RIS)

24

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.40
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.45

Vigor provides opportunities for strategic thinking, spatial awareness, and problem-solving within a competitive environment. Players must adapt to changing circumstances and make quick decisions to survive.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.47
R2Monetization
0.04
R3Social risk
0.06

The game's focus on combat and survival in a hostile environment may expose players to themes of violence and potential competitive toxicity. The 'cut-throat' nature of encounters could lead to frustration 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
0.33

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 Vigor safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Vigor a rating of 45/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Vigor appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Vigor, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB T, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play Vigor?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Vigor: 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 Vigor?

The game's focus on combat and survival in a hostile environment may expose players to themes of violence and potential competitive toxicity. The 'cut-throat' nature of encounters could lead to frustration for some players.