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AdventureQuest Worlds
- Windows
- Price: Free
- Genre: Massively Multi-player Online Game (MMOG)
Common Sense Media says
Simple MMO for kids interested in hack 'n' slash gameplay.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is a massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORG) that is free to play from within your browser and does not require any downloads. There is combat, but there is no blood and defeated enemies just fade away. Accounts of children under the age of 13 will automatically be restricted to the child-safe servers, which only allows chat from drop-down menus. Players can "ignore" and "report" other players if they feel they are being harassed. Parents can also email Artix Entertainment to disable their child's forum posting privileges. A paid subscription to this game opens up new quests and allows you to own a pet.
What's it about?
ADVENTUREQUESTS WORLDS is a hack-and-slash MMORPG based on the online game AdventureQuest, in which players can choose to be a Warrior, Rogue, Mage, or Priest. The goal is to battle creatures and complete quests to gain experience points to level up your character as well as to gain items of equipment and weapons.
Browser-based and free-to-play, players simply create an account and jump on in. All movement and interaction in game is via mouse click. All Non-Player Characters will have an "!" above their heads and a clean and simple user interface provides most of the functions and commands a player requires, including animated "emotes" such as dance, laugh, sleep, and wave.
Is it any good?
AdventureQuest Worlds is a simple and casual MMORPG, making it a good entry point for kids interested in exploring MMOs. The graphics are engaging, the gameplay is easy to learn. The game is constantly adding content and some events include music and voice-over. As it is a browser based game, the game only saves a character's equipment and experience. All quests and quest items are temporary and unless turned in for equipment and experience points, will vanish when the player logs out. This may result in kids not wanting to log off if they are near the end of the quest so as to not miss items.
One good thing about AdventureQuest Worlds is that the real money shop buys you cosmetic items instead of items that make you stronger in the game. Thus kids are less likely to feel the pressure to spend real money in this virtual world than in others currently on the market. While free to play, a paid subscription opens up additional quests and allows players to have pets.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about online safety and why kids should not give out their real information online. How do you know if the person behind the character is who they say they are? Parents can also talk to their children about trying the game out for free first before deciding if they really want a paid up subscription, and discuss the value of "virtual property."
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Great for kids and adults alike! Fun and quick to play.
This is a great game for all ages. Easy to learn but fun to play, and while there are servers that allow chat (best for 13+ or even older as there is some sneaking around the filters - i.e. s**t!), younger kids can be on the "Moglin-safe" servers with no open chat. The in-game violence is mild, deaths being more like a "KO" than an actual death. Free to play with an option to upgrade to a subscription with a parent/guardian on under 18yr accounts. The game and site are user friendly as well, with an update to the playable stuff every week!
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Kid, 12 years old
July 3, 2010
AGE
too much pressure
i think its an okay game (i don't like it but other people do) the only problem is that there is too much pressure to buy stuff. at every turn, store, quest you go to you can't finish the storyline because you need to buy an account to finish the storyline you are DEFINETLY pressured to buy an account and dragon coins so good for your 9+ year old but no for younger children
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AGE
cool for 9+
love it
p.s. dragon fable by the same people is also very good an the on interaction you get is npcs(non-player characters) its a role-playng game (rpg) which makes it more secure
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AGE
Great For Everyone!
Good game, quite appropriate and all-age friendly. Been playing for a few years with some friends who are both younger and the same age with me - a better alternative to big games like RuneScape and MapleStory. Just needs more players! :D Very safe, online safety is not to be worried about here. No blood, almost no actual violence, just hacking and slashing. Very interesting, as you can switch between classes for different skill types. Overall, great game!!
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Kid, 12 years old
March 25, 2011
AGE
Nice game I don't pay it anymroe though but when I payed it I liked it.
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AGE
I love it to pieces! I love any game made by Artix Entertainment. I just wish there weren't thirteen lords of chaos and actually less so that the game won't span more than two years more.
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AGE
If your 8+ play this game!
I play this alot and I love it, but sometimes people will ask for your password and try to steal your account but anytime somebody does that a message pops up to remind you not to give your password to anyone. Also if someone asks for your password you can report them.This game is really easy to play. Other than that, I say this game is great for people 8 years of age or older.
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AGE
Fun MMORPG with cute graphics
CONCERNS
Violence: Although AdventureQuest Worlds is a fighting game, there is little to no blood. Players can fight other players using the game's PvP system.
Sex: There are a few scantily clad armors, Battle Swimwear for example. Cybersexing can be found on AQW but rarely. There are also in-game marriages sometimes.
Language: There are some people who use bad language but the filter stops most of it. To avoid bad language altogether, players can go on Moglin-safe servers where only canned chat is allowed.
Consumerism: Some equipment is only for paid members. There are also zones that you need a paid membership to access.
Drinking/Drugs/Smoking: Players can consume potions, and there is a weapon that resembles a mug of beer.
HIGHLIGHTS
Educational: There isn't much educational value in AQW.
Messages: AQW encourages players to help the good and defeat the bad.
Easy to Play: There are some puzzles that require more than basic thinking, but fighting is extremely easy.
Safety: Players are constantly reminded to not give out their login info.
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Kid, 11 years old
December 22, 2010
AGE
this game promotes teamwork in the later levels and is very easy to play. this game is rated E10, so you'll find some fantasy violence, if not mild. when you get to the site, the game adveritses an online store and the other games they have made all available on battleon*. the only reason language is of concern is because you can say OMG and your character says this throughout the storyline i.e. princess: this imy dwagon! get your own! you: O...M...G
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| Platforms: | Windows |
| Available online? | Available online |
| Genre: | Massively Multi-player Online Game (MMOG) |
| Developer: | Artix Entertainment |
| Release date: | January 1, 2009 |
| Price: | Free |
| ESRB rating: | NR for Not Rated |
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