Iron Man is a very violent game. There is too much cursing and some drinking and smoking. I don't think it is a very good game because there is constant shooting and that gets really boring after a while. There are no puzzles to solve. There are really bad words in the second and fifth levels. The only good thing about Iron Man is that they give you the meter sign so you know how to beat the game fast.--Clone Dude
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Iron Man
(2008, Video Games - Action/Adventure, Rated T, Play it on: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Xbox 360)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Bland movie-based action game -- awkward controls.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–14
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Iron Man was written by Brett Molina
Parents need to know that this game is based on the Iron Man movie and that it contains some violence, but no blood or gore. Iron Man enemies involve soldiers, tanks, and other heavily-armored vehicles. Explosions litter the landscape, but you won't see any blood. Character Tony Stark is known to drink in his comic book persona, so don't be surprised if the occasional reference pops up.
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What’s the Story?
IRON MAN is based on the 2008 movie of the same name. The game's story picks up in the Middle East, where multimillionaire Tony Stark is finishing up a prototype of the first Iron Man suit. After using his crude creation to escape a pack of militants, Stark dons an updated version of the armor and sets to destroy all the weaponry created by his international corporation.
Controlling Iron Man is complicated, especially when flying. A half-pull of the left trigger sets him in hover mode, while a full press lets you gain altitude. The shoulder button, meanwhile, allows him to fly. Iron Man comes armed with a handful of attacks, including beams from his chest and hands, as well as heat-seeking missiles. If you prefer to take the fight up close, you can punch or even pull apart big vehicles. As you complete missions, you'll earn armor upgrades that improve your speed and arsenal.
CloseIs It Any Good?
At times, manipulating this "one-man army" is gratifying. Catching and tossing back missiles is an especially fun moment. But the satisfaction is short-lived between boring missions and sub par visuals. The star of the game looks menacing, but the environments and enemies are bland. When you learn the auto-lock feature, targeting enemies becomes way too easy. Computer intelligence is questionable at best. Near the end of one battle against a heavily-armored helicopter, the vehicle made zero effort to dodge attacks or even turn to target the player. Iron Man will entertain briefly, but you're better off tossing this game in the pile of disappointing movie tie-ins Close
Publisher’s Details
Released on 05/02/2008, price $59.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: T (for Violence, Mild Language)
ESRB rating: T (for Violence, Mild Language)
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title off for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Easy to play
Bang, Bang, Boring!
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Easy to play
Too much swearing!!!
The language is more mature than expected,so if your kid is under the age of 15 don't let them play it!!!
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Easy to play
Too much swearing!!!
The language is more mature than expected,so if your kid is under the age of 15 don't let them play it!!!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
good game
kind of violent i have it for xbox 360 i have not senn the movie but it is on my birhday list my birthday is in one month i bouth the game with the money i saved the same way i bought my xbox and xbox 360 7 years old
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
my brother has it for ds
my brother has this game for ds and on ds it is e10. it is not a bad game if you have it for ds it does not have any swears yet but im not even halfway through the game.
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