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Call of Duty: Finest Hour

(2004, Video Games - First Person Shooter, Rated T, Play it on: PlayStation 2, Xbox)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Violent WWII shooter provides unique perspective.

updated 02.20.09

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–18

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    The game reminds players that countries other than America fought against the Axis power--and shows archival footage to prove it.
  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence :

    This is war, so that means widespread killing.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Occasional vulgarity.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Call of Duty: Finest Hour

Parents need to know this game is presented as a serious treatment of the Allied foot soldiers who fought the Germans in World War II. And while players are presented with real and realistic photos and footage from World War II, it's not long before they enter an artificial representation of real places and events, but kill hundreds of fake enemies.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether video games are an appropriate medium for learning about complex historical events. Does playing the game increase your kids' understanding of the war? Or does the game exploit and trivialize history?
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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 3.0

    Just Ok

    This game is kind of violent. The only level I thought was cool was the first level. Some parts of it are unrealistic, like if a German dies you can walk right through him. The weapon sounds are so boring. I have to admit, the sniping is fun. I said it's just ok because when I just want to quit something cool happens. There is one level where there's a lot of suspense. In my opinion, don't get it, but if you really want it, buy it.

  2. Kid Reviewer
    Age 12
    Lives in
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 2.0

    A big let down

    I t is a good series but this game was a let down. Violence: No blood but when you shoot someone it looks like blood but it’s just showing you that you hit them. Language: it says B*****d and b**ch a few times in the cinematic sequences. Social behaviour, drugs and sex: A man smokes a bit but not much. Message: always work as a team. It was an alright game recommend it 8 and up.

  3. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

  4. Kid Reviewer
    Age 12
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Great game

    I have the computer version, and that game has blood, but it still really isn't that violent. The epicness of a couple of the stages (ex. Red Square, Berlin) makes this game phenominal. The only problem I have is the online could have been a little better and the storyline took me only about 7 hours to beat. Other than that, this game is great.

  5. Teen Reviewer
    Age 16
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 0.0

    I bought this game two weeks after its release.What did I think? WTF!? the graphics sucked;the game sucked,and the guns did very little damage.

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