What? No educational value? This game teaches strategy. I watched my grandpa play this game when I was 7! Seriously CSM, You suck at reviewing.
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of WarCraft III/WarCraft III: The Frozen Throne was written by Jeremy Gieske
Parents need to know that although the ESRB rates the games as Teen games, they truly split the line between a game for teens and a more mature audience. Considering the amount of violence, the dark nature of the games, and concerns with language and sexual content, these games would be better suited to an older audience.
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What’s the Story?
In WARCRAFT III/WARCRAFT III: THE FROZEN THRONE, players take the role of one of four major civilizations: orcs, humans, night elves, or the undead. Each has its own history, but they are intertwined. Each also has its own specialties -- from different military units to different upgrades. In general, the game is very similar to other Real-Time-Strategy (RTS) games.
One major difference with Warcraft III is the addition of heroes. Heroes can build up experience and then get special skills and spells they can use to help their own forces or defeat the enemy. Heroes can also pick up or buy items in the game that can be stored in their inventory. These items typically add to the abilities of the hero. CloseIs It Any Good?
Cinematic segments help to carry the storyline. From a technical point of view, they are very well done. From a content point of view, they are pervasively sinister, violent, and contain mature themes such as demons/demonic possession, deception, murder, and revenge.
Several other, albeit more hidden elements, add concerns for younger players. For example, players can make a character say not-so-innocent comments or blow up creatures in an explosion of guts and blood by clicking on them repeatedly. Also hidden in the gameplay are a couple of explicit words. Although these games are popular, parents would be wise to look at other games before getting either of these for their kids.
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Released on 10/08/2003, price $35, not online enabled
ESRB rating: T
ESRB rating: T
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- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
WTF CSM
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Easy to play
5+
LOL! they say no kids. my bother let me play on his account when i was 5.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Safety isn't an issue
I think that CSM got most of their concerns from watching a trailer or something to that effect. I have beaten both of these games as many times as i care to count in every way in the book. Its just that addicting and fun. I have never seen anything sexually suggestive, nor have I seen much gore either. The only time you can really see it is if you kill the right enemy at the right time at the right angle. And on top of that, you pretty much have to take a sreenshot to see it, because its only on the screen for like a tenth of a second. The only thing that i would honestly concern myself with would be online play, which is easily controlable by a parent if need be. Online, obvoiusly you will hear/see some colorful language, hense me putting language as a concern. I also put that safety isnt a concern, because unless you illegally download the game or any other add-ons (all of which you get for free every time you log onto battle.net(Warcraft's online community)), then you are pretty much safe from viruses etc. I also put 'educational' because this game isn't all about mindless violence and killing. Of course, you're going to see voilence in a fighting game(duh), but the core of the game involves teaming up, cooperating, and using your brains over brawn to take down the other team. All in all, I give this game 5 stars, being as it's one of my favorites, and 'on' for 13+. Excelent story combines with very well-developed characters and an amazing atmosphere makes this a must-have for any PC gamers.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Safety is an issue
good for teens
This game is fun but not for children. The violent is extreme and some bad language is used. The messages are not positive since it is about killing the other team. Also you can go online and have free chat which is not always the best if you stay away from bad language
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
What is all the fuss about?
To be honest, I really don't know what all the fuss is about. The graphics are too bad to notice any "blood or guts" and you see more sexual material, swearing and bad role models on T.V these days, that this game doesn't even come close to being inappropriate. I admit, the wizards, demons etc can be a bit sadistic. I have found that ratings for newer and more graphic games have been getting less and less moderated and I have found my son playing games rating 13+ that have really graphic blood splatters etc. Really what it comes down to is would you rather have you kids playing this than a newer more graphic game? I would.
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| 100% | of parents say kids find it easy to play |
| 67% | of parents feel the site is safe |
| 33% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 33% | of parents say it's educational |
| 33% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
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