Mabinogi (Windows)
common sense media says
A somewhat deep role-playing game with character.
parents & educators say
- 33% say safety or privacy is an issue
- 33% say there are positive role models
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there is plenty of violence in this massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) -- the player receives a sword about 15 minutes into the game -- but there is no blood or gore. However, the violence can be a bit graphic, such as a "smash skill" move that has your character stabbing an enemy with a long sword and then using his boot to kick the injured character off the blade. Since players can talk with one another online, there is an unknown factor of what others will say. Swear words are filtered out (we tried typing them in and it shows up as asterixes in the live chat window). The game doesn't contain sexual content but some of the characters you meet have very large breasts that look a little strange on a girl with a child-like face with big eyes (anime style). While this game is offered for free, you will get nickel and dimed by a series of "micro transactions."
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Violence:
No blood or guts, but players will fight with swords and magic, and with some graphic finishing moves.
Sex:
No nudity or suggestive dialogue but some very "curvy" women to interact with.
Language:
The live chat window is filtered for bad language (therefore swear words come up as asterixes)
Consumerism:
The game is offered for free, but users will get nickel and dimed by a series of "micro transactions."
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Players can consume potions for a health boost.
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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
- 33% say safety or privacy is an issue
- 33% say there are positive role models
- 33% say there are positive messages
- 33% say it's educational
Most useful reviews by all members
Narrissa
parent of 2 year old
parent of 2 year old
Perfect for 10 and up bus some minor flaws
Ive been playing Mabinogi since it came out and I love it. The one thing that people havent said in here is you CAN cuss in the game. Many people have figured out that if you put an & in the middle of a curse word it allows it to be put into the chat box without showing the & in it, so it looks like the whole curse word. All in all I LOVE this game and when my son gets a little older both me and my husband will allow him to play with no worries but the occasional jerk or scammer. Im Narrissa on the Mari server so add if u want XD
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KILERIN
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
MABINOGI
I love this game,I am mailogoa I'm sided with the elfs,The common sense despirction is NOT good i hate it...Its ESBA rating is 10+ but no volicne,Lots of fun edc. events like the quiz event,WHERE IS THE GRAND CAYON LOCTED like that.I'm 9 when i started to play this.Kids my get picked on,And lang on other pl is used often,Glitches,Hacks all that junk happens too,Cute mountable and non-mountable pets are here too.10-20$ for them but its ok for 7+,The sexaul is -0,Voleine +1,Firends +2,MMO sylse +3
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LtheKooki
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
Great to play, just keep out some money for extra joy.
I love this game, I play it when I have time. Though since it is run by the game publishing company NEXON, their f2p thing isn't working well due to if you need something good out of the game, you may need to spend a few bucks. It gets addicting. Remember, NEXON = greedy moneysuckers. :) Especially MapleStory, they get most of their money from that game. Oh, and most guys from that game pretty much like Nao (the busty woman dressed in black) and will mostly talk about....well, you should know.
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barqaboy
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Good for most kids
Pro's:
Fun and addictive
Mainly nice people to interact with
Large amount of people playing
A lot of things to do
Large world
IT"S FREE
only pay optianal
Con's:
Occasional language
Some violence
Hackers and spamers rarely
This game is really good for kids to have fun with other people and their friends. Since World of Warcraft cost's over 120$ a year, this is a good free option. It is easy to play and fun to play. Ocassoinaly language but nothing serious. Violince is very very small but may be a little bad for Kindergardners. Since battling is optional, this game is very fun to play with tons of things to do.
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joepoeseph
parent of 14 year old
parent of 14 year old
Perfect yor the family
its awesome
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CipherSquared
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
It's Fun
The game is great, however it's always good to play with caution. I reccomend playing with people you know and keeping away from anyone who hacks, or is rude or insulting. Of course there will be breasts on women in the game. They're women. While the art style may accentuate some of their more feminine attributes, it's very common in Korea and Japan. I play, and I enjoy it thoroughly. --Blitzen98, Alexina
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Shinrad
adult
adult
I Had Fun
This is a fun game for all players. I have an account and play it all the time. There is a pvp style system between elves and giants or paladin vs dark knights. Human characters can side with either elves or giants and they get a free character card depending on who they side with. The only bad thing is that when u want to fight someone u have to turn on you pvp which leaves u open to attacks from aggressive players and wont give u a chance to get up. All in all players are friendly and you can make great friends there.
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redpin
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Not as violent as posted but complacaded to new rpgers
It is not actully that violent but it is quite complects realtime, (unlike runescape or WOW) It has a ton of updades and doesn't get old. For players the huge Zardin update soon begains.
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