Hunted: The Demon's Forge

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Violent fantasy action with plenty of blood and gore.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
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AGE
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Hunted: The Demon's Forge is a very combat-heavy game and it features plenty of blood and gore in the process. Whether you're slicing enemies with an axe or sword or ducking behind a column to peg them off with arrows or magic, enemies can be reduced to bloody chunks, sometimes with body parts flying.

  • Positive messages0
    Like many fantasy action games, you play as a hero instead of a villain, but you're killing hundreds or even thousands of enemies throughout the course of the game. This doesn't send a good message, though you are protecting humanity from a certain evil.    
  • Positive role models1
    Both the male and female players you take control seem like good people -- one is an Elven warrior and the other a battle-worn human -- and they do fight against evil to protect innocent lives from an ominous force. The female character, however, is scantily-clad, which is common for these kinds of games.
  • Ease of play4
    If the Xbox 360 version is any indication (there is also a PlayStation 3 and PC version), this video game is very easy to control. Played from a third-person perspective, players move the analog sticks to control movement and the various buttons for attacks.
  • Violence4
    The game features plenty of violence using weapons -- melee attacks and ranged weapons -- as well as magic attacks. Enemies scream in pain, blood can be seen spray out of some fallen creatures, and some limb-severing and decapitation is shown. In one non-interactive scene, someone's heart is ripped out of their body.
  • Sex3
    There is no nudity in the game, nor are there overt sexual references, but the female characters are often dressed suggestively, showing cleavage, stomach, and thighs.
  • Language0
    Not applicable.
  • Consumerism0
    Not applicable.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking0
    Not applicable.
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What's it about?

HUNTED: THE DEMON'S FORGE is a fantasy action game, set in a dangerous and dark Tolkein-esque world. You play as one of two central characters -- E’lara, an Elven warrior who specializes in ranged weapons, or Caddoc, a bald and tattooed swordsman -– and must battle your way through dank dungeons and war-torn towns. The story isn't exactly clear, and is riddled with cliched fantasy elements, but it involves an ancient relic, monstrosities known as the Wargar, and your call to –- yep, you guessed it -- save the world from imminent doom and destruction. When playing solo or in co-op mode, you'll navigate these environments from a third-person perspective and use a variety of weapons and magic to destroy enemies.

Is it any good?

 

Hunted: The Demon's Forge is certainly not one of the best games in this genre, but it proves to be an entertaining romp for those who enjoy these kinds of fantasy action games –- one that fuses melee-based action with cover-based shooting (think Gears of War) –- as well as co-op based puzzles and exploration. That said, the split-screen mode for two gamers in the same room isn't as fun as the online co-op option, where each player gets the full-screen experience. Despite some graphical glitches, the game looks OK and does have a good soundtrack and decent voice acting. Developed by inXile Entertainment, Hunted: The Demon's Forge is a good but not great fantasy action game that might be best as a weekend rental opposed to a $60 purchase.

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What families can talk about

  • Families can talk about whether violence against evil fantasy creatures -- like goblins, dragons, skeletons, and demons -- is any better than against innocent human characters?

  • And does the setting matter: a fantasy world that could be ripped out of a Tolkein novel compared to a contemporary setting? Or is violence, blood, and gore the same -- regardless of the enemy and setting?

This review was written by Marc Saltzman
Kid, 15 years old
July 9, 2011
AGE
13
 
RELLY GOOD GAME
This game is a really good game and has awesome graphics. It is a bit violent and in the first two minutes of the game a peasants still beating heart is ripped out in splendid detail.
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Teen, 14 years old
August 26, 2011
AGE
13
 
Whoa.
.____. This game looks amazing. I think I'm going to use this site (which on first glance is full of over-protective, fussy parents) to find the good things that adults think are too "mature" for kids. Lol. Them adults, so funny. This game looks good for any other gaming skills you'd probably need as you got into harder and harder games. The title and graphics seem interesting and well done, too. :]
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Teen, 15 years old
September 27, 2011
AGE
15
 
A Gory Fun Game,And Fun To Play For Hours
Hunted:The Demon's Forge,Is A Very Fun Gory Killing Game.If You Like Killing Satanic Enemies,With Alot Of Gore.This Game May Be For You.It Is Fun,And Is Fun To Play For Hours.The Online Play And Co-Op Is Very Fun.Including Crucible Section Of Game,Which Let's You Make Your Own Map,And Choose As Many Satanic Enemies As You Can Face.This Game Is Very Good For 15 And Up,And If You're Curious It's Rated M(Blood And Gore,And Violence).This Game However,Does Not Have Any Sexual Content,Or Language.But Enjoy This Game,And Play It For Hours.
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Kid, 6 years old
March 30, 2012
AGE
10
 
Hunted The Demon's Forge an awesome game!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This game is a very fun one. I love the fact that you can use magic spells and it is sort of like WOW (World of Warcraft) except for your home gaming system. To me the graphics are best on the Xbox 360. I am stuck on the final level though but I hope to beat it soon. P.S. YA BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Teen, 13 years old
February 26, 2012
AGE
12
 
Awesome game
An awesome game with lots of violence and gore,but if you re mature enough,play it.I have this for my PS3 and play it everyday.A very good game.
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This review was written by Marc Saltzman
Platforms:Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows
Available online?Not available online
Genre:Action/Adventure
Developer:Bethesda Softworks
Release date:June 14, 2011
Price:$59.99
ESRB rating:M for Blood and Gore, Violence
This review was written by Marc Saltzman

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