Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight (Windows)
common sense media says
Strategy game features frequent but mostly tame violence.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Command & Conquer 4 is a real-time strategy game that features frequent, futuristic violence. However, it’s seen from a high perspective, there is no blood, and things never get more graphic than a flailing soldier tossed into the air from an explosion. The story, which is about a clash between political ideologies and features a sociopath who leads one side of the fray, is melodramatic and tame, with good and evil clearly distinguishable. Parents should be aware that this game facilitates open text communication between players. Common Sense Media does not recommend open online play for children under 12 years of age.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Positive role models:
Players take on the role of a military commander and see the world from a first-person perspective through the eye of a camera during the game’s cutscenes. Aside from a choice early on that leads players toward one faction or another, they aren’t given much control over events. The commander simply follows orders, defending and attacking as his superiors require in order to meet their political and military objectives.
Ease of play:
The basic controls will be familiar to Real Time Strategy (RTS) fans, but it will take a while to grow accustomed to new features. A few quick and simple tutorial missions at the start of the game do a good job of showing players the ropes, and several difficulty settings accommodate players of all experience levels.
Violence:
Armies, including tanks, planes, and armored troopers do battle with a variety of energy and projectile weapons. Players view the action from a bird’s eye perspective. There are lots of explosions and soldiers go flying through the air, but there is no blood. One live action cutscene shows a close-up of a person’s face as he dies.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
A few instances of the words “bastard,” “bitch,” and “ass.”
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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parent of 12 year old
Rating is good, but some exceptions should be made
While i do agree that the teen rating is appropriate, believe that my 11 year old son should be able play it since it is less violence than in person shooting games. Plus it encourages thinking outside of the box and getting the most out of what you have. While I have played this game and it isn't the same as the past cnc games, I still think it is good and my son will enjoy it.
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