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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
- Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows
- Price: $59.99
- Genre: Role Playing
Common Sense Media says
Bloody but magically remarkable RPG for mature gamers.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is a violent and sometimes gruesome action role-playing game for adults set in a fictional, fantastical world. Players spend half their time chatting with non-player characters and unraveling a complex story, and the other half engaging in bloody and brutal combat with bladed weapons, bows, and magic. There is no drinking, profanity, or sex in the game, though players may read in-game books and letters that reference romantic situations without going into detail. Players will also see male and female characters clad in naught but their skivvies.
What's it about?
The massive single-player fantasy role-playing game KINGDOMS OF AMALUR: RECKONING isn’t based on any previous license, but still comes with an impressive pedigree. Its visuals were developed by renowned graphic novel artist Todd McFarlane, its story was conceived by famed fantasy novelist R. A. Salvatore, and the game itself was designed by the same fellow who masterminded the enormously popular fantasy RPG Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. The story focuses on a soldier resurrected after falling in battle to an evil force of immortals rising in the East. He is apparently the first person the world has ever known not to have a predetermined fate, and this lack of destiny begins to wreak havoc with the future of the world. Amalur’s most powerful figures begin to take an active interest in manipulating our hero to serve their own purposes, which sets up multiple climactic showdowns. Expect huge environments to conquer, hundreds of challenging quests, and a slowly evolving and fully customizable avatar.
Is it any good?
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning stands out as a strong new competitor in the popular genre of Western RPGs. It provides players with a staggeringly large and beautiful world that can only be fully explored through weeks or months of dedicated adventuring, a complex and thoughtful story filled with memorable characters and subplots, and a remarkably satisfying, diverse, and dynamic combat system that will help ensure battles remain as interesting in the 100th hour of play as they were in the first.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is a surprisingly polished experience, right from the start. Menus are simple and intuitive, the interface is easy to learn, and the lush visuals and rich symphonic score make for some truly magical moments. Some of the characters lack the detail and sophisticated animations found in rival games, but if that’s the worst criticism to be levelled at this remarkable new role-playing game, it’s in pretty good shape. Fans of fantasy won’t want to miss it.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about violence in games. How do you determine what is acceptable for your teenagers? Does it matter if the violence is fantastical or gritty in presentation?
Families can also discuss some of the ideas presented in this game such as the notion of fate versus free will. Do you believe that, either by the laws of physics or religion, we are bound to a single path through the world, or do you think that we have free will to act randomly and as we choose, thereby altering the world and the future of those around us?
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o_o ENOUGH W/ THE NO KIDS RATINGS!!
CSM! stop it! rpgs rnt as bad as shooters. y dont u give m-rated role-playing-games a 16 instead? i think m-rated shooters deserve no kids, u suck csm!
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Amazing!!! (TAKE CAUTION OF THE VIOLENCE)
I have never actually played the game, but i have seen over an hour of gameplay. It is violent and very bloody. There are many different moves where you stick something (like a sword) through the enemy and blood gushes out of the enemy. Other than that there is nothing wrong with it. It is not a bad game. Definately not like those m rated shooters... no, this is a fantasy rpg (role playing game)
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AGE
It is pretty cool
Seriously enough with the not for kids crap. I am the same as Redwingox I have never really played the game because all I have is a Wii, I hate bloody gross games but this is not as bad as other M games. It could easily be rated T. It does have a lot of blood though, nothing like those shooter games it's more under the Final Fantasy rating. I have also saw a ton of gameplay of this game and there is hardly any language and there is mild blood, but it has one scene where he stabs a guy to death that was really gross but that is the only part other than that it is a pretty awesome game
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A good RPG,just down with the violence.
I have this for my Xbox and PS3 and play this everyday.It is a very fun RPG which stands out amongs most and has endless potential.However,the problem is the non stop extreme violence.Down with that,and the perfect game.If your kids really want this,consider turning off the gore and blood in the options.Overall,a must buy game,one of the best of this year,at least until Mass Effect 3 comes out,which I have been anticipating for.
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Hugely entertaining awesomeness
Most people, kids and adults alike, are likely to ignore this fantastic game, due to a certain game (skyrim), but they would be missing out on a near-perfect game. There is very little bad language in this game, never going further than bas**rd, which is fine for an 11 year-old. There is a lot of violence, but hardly any detail whatsoever, although the skippable cutscene at the start has a severed head shown in it, but again, hardly any detail. You would be missing out on an incredible game if you don't go out and buy this right now.
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A little bloody, but AWESOME!!
Kingdoms of amalur reckoning, is one of the best RPGs you will ever play. And if it weren't for the blood, it could probably be rated T. In the beginning, you're brought back to life by something called the well of souls, and you now have the power to change you're fate, and even the fate of others. The blood is the only issue, for example, when you enter "reckoning mode" you can do slow-mo special attacks that can result in stabbing right through your enemy, cutting their heads off (I haven't witnessed this yet so it is most likely rare to happen) or going on a non-stop rampage. Even though i made that sound bad, its not really, and it only lasts for a few seconds. Overall, if you like RPGs, and are over at least 12, than you'll love this game, I sure do!
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AGE
ESRB IS CRAZY!
This game is about exploration and fantasy. It has elves, gnomes, troll, ogres etc. This game is similar to the amazing game s k y r i m only it is cartoony so everything doesn't look that real. The best Dad is right though, The ESRB really screwed it up this time. Also like the best Dad said, there is nothing wrong with this game. This honestly should be rated T. I hope I was helpful and that you consider allowing this wonderful game into your home. Peace.
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AGE
Another mistake the ESRB made
Hello!
I am a father of two. I have a 13 year old and 15 year old. When I was at the store my child came to me and asked for this game. As usual I looked at the back to see what the ESRB rated it M for. Then I looked the game up on YouTube,(Because they usually over exaggerate) and found that the ESRB was exaggerating on EVERYTHING. I saw no blood. None. For the violence, it is equivalent to M i n e c r a f t. I allowed this game because I knew my 13 year old could handle it, I even think a 10 year old could handle this game but he/she should be mature. This is coming from a deeply religious father who frowns upon violence. All in all, 13 is an absolute okay for this game, I have no idea what the ESRB was thinking.
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perfect for older teens
This is an awesome game but it is bloody...there is one decapitation in the opening cutscene but thats it....there are some suggjestive women in the game...and theres a snake like creature with bare breasts but thats it, its a very clean game
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AGE
It's Fine.
It's an incredible game. the only small problem is the violence (which never seems very realistic)
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| Topics: | magic and fantasy, princesses and fairies, adventures, monsters, ghosts, and vampires |
| Platforms: | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Role Playing |
| Developer: | Electronic Arts |
| Release date: | February 7, 2012 |
| Price: | $59.99 |
| ESRB rating: | M for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Suggestive Themes |
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