City of Heroes (Windows)
common sense media says
Play the hero in this comic book style MMOG.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is a massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) where combat is an integral part of gameplay. Players will attack and kill computer and human-controlled opponents with their superpowers. Hero costumes can be mildly racy, although no more so than a typical comic book. While the game does have a profanity filter, online interactions can vary widely and there are very few restrictions on what people can communicate. In addition to the initial cost, a monthly subscription fee of $14.99 is required to play this game.
Educational value:
Players engage in teamwork to achieve quest objectives, and there's the opportunity to learn online etiquette.
Violence:
Fantasy violence only. No blood or gore. Use of weapons and superpowers to defeat opponents.
Sex:
Characters wear skimpy and revealing costumes, but no more so than the average comic book.
Language:
Varies due to online interaction. The game provides a profanity filter, but players may circumvent this by using alternate spellings.
Consumerism:
Cost of games vary, plus there is a subscription fee of $14.99 per month required to play this game. Fake advertisements on billboards and sides of buildings enhance game's urban look. NCsoft has recently started offering these spaces for sale to real-world advertisers.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Some missions revolve around organized crime trafficking in Superadine, an addictive drug.
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arrarr66
kid, 10 years old
kid, 10 years old
City of heroes
Its a fun game were you can be a super hero or super villian.
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