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Star Wars: The Clone Wars

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    As violent as the Star Wars movies.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–14

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
  • Messages:

    Not an issue.

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    The focus of the game is to complete missions ranging from intense close combat engagements to enormous large-scale battles.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    It is a Star Wars game, but no blatant commercialism.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Star Wars: The Clone Wars was written by Chris Saunders

Parents need to know that the T rating is primarily because of the violence. There's no blood and gore, but plenty of firepower is used to blow up futuristic battleships. The graphics in this older game are as advanced as any of the newer releases.

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What’s the Story?

STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS allows players to act out the actions of such popular movie figures as Mace Windu, Anakin Skywalker, and Obi Wan Kenobi on a quest to stop Count Dooku from resurrecting an ancient Sith weapon of mass destruction.

The game is violent -- players use high-tech futuristic ships armed with laser weapons that are powerful enough to blow away the evil forces as they try to complete each mission. There are a wide variety of vehicles to choose from.

Is It Any Good?

Each mission provides a challenge that will keep even advanced players on their toes and beginning players wanting to come back for more. The game is rated T, but it is well suited for older tweens who are into the Star Wars movies. The violence here is no more severe than what they see in these movies. Players younger than 10 will most likely be very frustrated by the game and possibly a bit frightened by the loud noises that accompany each laser blast.

Overall, the game would make a nice addition to the collection of any player over the age of 12 who likes challenging action adventure games. If you feel comfortable allowing your kid to watch Star Wars, then you'll probably feel okay letting them play this game.

Publisher’s Details

Developer: LucasArts
Released on: 08/09/2002, Price: $40
ESRB Rating: T

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    go go go sector 7!!

    Just like star wars because it is! okay this game is really cool .

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 4.0

    its a fun game

    star wars was ok for 6 and up. so tell your friends.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 3.0

    Very good game. worth the buy 11+

    This game was al ot of fun. Some violence but nothing to worry about. The game is short. You can rent it. But if it wasnt a multiplayer game I would rent it. The multiplayer is fun. Some violence but nothing else.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 4.0

    violence but nothing to wory about, good fun, kinda short.

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