If your not an aggressive parent like the ones who won't even let there kids watch Bambi, then this game is ok for your kids. There may be one level that promotes terrorism, but it gives you the option to skip it and move on. Its not that bad of a game language is about the only issue, just mute the TV. Don't worry about blood in in anything, blood is a natural part of life so parents who think that blood is something bad;WRONG; its natural so get used to it. Its rated M for blood and the terrorist mission but like i said (or typed) those are issues that can easily be taken care of. Enjoy your soon to be favorite game.

I have found it amusing and concerning to read other reviews regarding this game. In many cases, it's obvious which reviews were written by kids and which by parents. I can appreciate the excitement and entertainment value expressed by kids. I marvel at the technical, artistic, and literary level today's video games have achieved. I have always been impressed by how creative, intelligent, and eloquent so many game developers are. I actually enjoy watching the "cut scenes" from some of my sons' games, and - by observing their game play- I can see how much goes into a game's developement. As a parent, I also relate to other parents concerns regarding the gore, violence, and language. Most parents would probably find this game suitable for only those children 15 or 16 and older. I, however, have a 12 and 13 year old who have been playing M-games like this one for 3 years. As a parent, the most important issue for me is not whether there is or isn't violence, vulgarity, gore, nudity and the like, BUT whether your child can process the content correctly. I always draw the line at games that glorify and/or encourage devient behavior, abuse, or violence for pleasure or amusement. I can remember watching war footage on the evening news and very gory films in Drivers Ed - I don't want to sugar-coat the world to my childern. The goal is to allow them access to as much information, without desensitizing them to negative aspects. I watch the game WHILE my children play it, and I will start a conversation when I see something that bothers or concerns me. I want to make sure they know this is a simulation- that war is horrible and people can suffer horribly as a result. I also watch the portions that give the player a moral option. I will ask why they chose as they did. C.O.D has not only strived for visual and situational realism- although nothing can fully demonstrate the horror and dispair- it also offers up issues of morality. While I would have liked the "Gore" and "Language" options that are available in G.O.W., they do give you an option to forego the controversial sections of the game. As always, parents must be aware of the risks of online game play - there are no filters or sensors for the on-line gaming community (but those risks are present with even E-rated games). While some parents may not agree with my choice to allow my 12 and 13 year old to play M-rated games, I am confident , that by observing the game and having discussions about the questionable content, my children are able to enjoy the game for what it is: a game that peeks at a specific topic We must respect the talent of the creators of C.O.D 2 and applaud the social responsability they have shown by creating the vetren's fund (let's face it, they could have just pocketed that money as more profit). I'm afraid there are no easy answers in this day and age of technology, but by knowing and understanding your children, and framing the context of this game to those who allow acess to their kids, this game isn't that bad.

Amazing military shooter, ok for kids 12+. This game is spectacular. It's fine for kids 12 and older because kids aren't stupid, they understand what's ok in real life versus what's ok in a video game. The game is realistic, and as a father of a Private 1st Class in the US Army, I think that it's important for everyone to know what the soldiers go through to protect us. It's not significantly more violent than Call of Duty 3 (which is rated T.) As pretty much the whole world has heard about, there's an OPTIONAL mission called "No Russian", where you go undercover as a terrorist and work with a Russian terrorist group to kill civilians in a Russian airport. I let my 12 year old son play the game, but I made him skip the "No Russian" level. The blood in the game isn't really that bad. Just a puff of blood when enemies are shot. When you are shot, the edges of your screen becomes bloody, but it doesn't even look like real blood, it's clear and watery. As long as your child is mature and at least 12 years old, this game should be fine for them. If you buy the game used at Gamestop, you can return the game in under a week if you think it's not appropriate for them.

I am a therapist that works with adults and kids. I agree this game is violent, BUT, it's nothing too violent. My mature 11 year old kid had me take a look at it. It was nothing too bad. So I then rented it at block buster to take a look and beat the game. It was'nt bad until I go to the level "No Russian" when my character went into an airport and killed people. I did'nt like that so I decided to not get the game. I eventually found out you can skip that level. So I told my son the only way I would get him the game is if he skipped that level. He agreed and then bought it with his own money. Joe Smith.

I have played through it myself...and it almost made me cry...this is coming from a 17 year old who's played violent, gory games since I was 5 years old, but the game was amazing nonetheless. However, here's the lowdown on the particular scene, if you choose to participate in the "Disturbing Content" mission. It is a shooting taking place in a Russian airport, where you take part as a CIA agent disguised as a terrorist and see the horror through his eyes. What I think the mission is trying to show the players is the horrors and reality of terrorism...seriously...it IS disturbing, but it really wakes you up to just what people had to live through in terrorist attacks and shootings, it puts you right there in the scene....its almost unbelievable to realize just what it would be like to there...its just horrendous, but a true turning point for amazing story-telling through games. If you are disturbed by shootings, or maybe had a loved one who died in a shooting, I would recommend skipping the mission, it really will make an impact on you (but in a positive way, it opens you to the fact that war IS hell, and not as fun as the video games make it out to be). Really, I actually think its an important scene to wake those up who mindlessly play these games and see just what can happen in a situation like this. It really made me think about those who were victims of attacks like this...and it still makes me feel sad just to think something like that happens almost every few days. Unfortunately, ignorant and one-sided parents and adults are just going to claim it's a mindless "murder simulation" on places like the Fox "News" channel (probably one of the worst news channels in history). Sigh...if parents could only see that these games are more than just games now...they have turned into stories, epic tales of drama that you might find in a book...now on the screen. Otherwise, the story and gameplay is completely amazing, and although the multiplayer isn't very balanced, it it still very fun. If you skip the mission (and the game ALWAYS gives you the option to skip it) I would recommend the game for anyone +13 and older, and +15 for the addition of the Airport shooting scene.

I really like this game. I am a father of 3 16 year olds and they do most of the playing but I even find myself sneaking down to play this after they have gone to bed (only time I can snag a controller). I am sure this is in the other reviews but it is very violent, not like Halo violence but much more intense and graphic. There is a mission where you go into an airport undercover with some baddies and are supposed to watch as they kill innocent people (I couldn't handle it so I terminated the bad guys but it ends the mission as you job is to stay undercover). They have a patch in place (if you are connected to the internet) to let you skip that mission and not affect your game which I appreciate and used and instruct my boys to use. I am really surprised when they created the game they didn't see that it was way too much. Another example of the intensity is when you are dying the there is blood in your vision and your breathing and heartbeat become very loud and haggard. It is intense. I won't let my 7 year old daughter in the room while they are playing.

Being used to playing Gears of War 1 and 2, this is a very mild M. There is some language (sh*t, b*tch, other milder words and one use of f*ck) and there is some blood in the violence but it is definitely not as bad as most M games I've played. The biggest thing about this game is the intensity. I've played intense games before but nothing had my heart pumping like Modern Warfare 2. The violence almost feels like watching a mild war film. It feels more real than other first person shooters I've played. There are also several scenarios where you are either fighting in a neighborhood or the war-torn streets of Washington D.C. that are extremely intense. This game is totally fine for experienced or older gamers but could be overwhelming for younger, more sensitive players. There are also two missions/scenes that have a warning before they start. It says that the following mission could be offensive or upsetting to some people and it gives you the option to skip. This does not affect leveling up or completing the game. Since I have only played the game once I have not yet played these levels and cannot comment on them. In the end, this is an incredible game with great single and multiplayer. There are also plenty of good side missions to work on your skills. This is a great game for teens and older.

all these people are saying too violent! but you can turn off the gore! so its not bad at all.

my six year old step son plays this at his other home and tells me he kills people and can now cut their throats. He has acted out violently toward his brother and sister and it makes me angry and sick that he sits and plays this at his mothers house all day This is definatly not a game a young child should be playing they don't get the concept of it and just as I am told I like to shoot the people with different guns.