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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
Reviewed: 18 May 2026
Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · SEGA Master System · iOS · PC · macOS · Linux
DotEmu · 2017
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
50
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
13+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.70 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap offers significant cognitive benefits through its core mechanics of exploration, problem-solving, and strategic use of diverse animal transformations. Players will develop strong spatial awareness, critical thinking, and adaptive learning skills as they navigate complex environments and overcome challenges. The multiple difficulty settings ensure an appropriate level of cognitive engagement for various players.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
This game presents extremely low risks across all categories. It contains no monetization schemes, social interaction features, or manipulative design elements aimed at prolonging engagement or encouraging spending. Content risks are minimal, limited to mild fantasy violence against monsters and a very light sense of peril from being cursed.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.67 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / 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.