I hav this game its very addictive. theres not that much blood tho. some alchahal.
World of Warcraft
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Become a hero in an enormous online fantasy world.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–17
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of World of Warcraft was written by Jeremy Gieske
Parents need to know that this game is incredibly fun to play and spectacular in terms of its beauty and creativity, but it requires adult involvement to be a positive and safe experience for teens. There is violence, some of it bloody, references to alcohol, and occasionally subtle sexual innuendo. Most importantly, parents need to know that this game is conducted online and may involve chatting with unknown players. Also, parents should set time limits for gameplay: With endless exploration and no clearly defined levels, it is easy to get hooked.
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What’s the Story?
The plot of WORLD OF WARCRAFT (WoW) is more of a series of mini-stories than one overarching tale, but there is a common storyline that runs throughout the game. The world of Azeroth is divided into two factions: "The Alliance," consisting of humans, night-elves, dwarves and gnomes, and "The Horde," consisting of orcs, tauren, trolls and the undead. A very fragile peace exists between these two factions, and it is not uncommon for battles to break out. Much of the game involves a more micro-story approach, with players working on small individual quests, which may or may not be related to the overall plot; the player's primary concern is to develop his character's skills, abilities and fighting talent as quickly and as efficiently as possible.
Is It Any Good?
There may be times that players will practically forget about the gameplay and simply gawk at the spectacular world Blizzard has created. From natural beauty to unique and wondrous cities, WoW offers an amazing fictitious world. With all of the exploration available, players will begin to realize that the game is essentially "unconquerable." There is practically an endless amount of quests to conquer, magical items to find, and new enemies to defeat.
WoW is an incredible game: Well-written quests, beautiful scenery and a staggeringly large world to explore make it a ton of fun to play. Nevertheless, it requires adult involvement to be a good and safe experience for teen players. Violence, references to alcohol use, and the unpredictability of an online environment are all good reasons for parents to regularly check in as their older kids play. However, managed properly, the experience may prove to be a rewarding adventure for all involved.
Publisher’s Details
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Released on: 11/22/2004, Price: $49.99
ESRB Rating: T
Released on: 11/22/2004, Price: $49.99
ESRB Rating: T
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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ADDICTIVE AND AWSOME!
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Easy to play
Fine fine , 8 year olds.
Its good. Quitted now , but the games all fine.
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
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- Educational
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
the best
This game is fine for anyone 14 and up
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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- Easy to play
Good for 11+
Some of the players can be mean but otherwise it is a great game.The only "bad" things in the game is the people
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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- Safety is an issue
- My highlights are:
- Easy to play
perfect for 14-30
I think this game was great! the only problem was though was its so addicting. The is barely any blood and the action is great.
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