Marvel: Avengers Alliance

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Common Sense Media says

Fun Facebook role-playing romp with superhero combat.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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Best: Really engaging, great learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
Good: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
Fair: Somewhat engaging, okay learning approach.
Not for Learning : Not recommended for learning.
Not for Kids: Not age-appropriate for kids; not recommended for learning.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Marvel: Avengers Alliance is a turn-based, role-playing game played on Facebook featuring heroes and villains from the Marvel comic book universe. The game is free to play, but players can spend real money on more powerful items and equipment, and to unlock quests and new characters more quickly. Players can opt into Player versus Player combat against strangers. The game centers on fighting, with minimal blood but no gore.

  • Positive messages2
    Although there is a lot of violence, the game's messages are positive. Players work with S.H.I.E.L.D., an agency of heroes who patrol the Earth to help keep it safe. The story centers on a mysterious substance, which the "good guys" are trying to prevent the "bad guys" from acquiring to use for dangerous and harmful purposes.
  • Positive role models2
    Characters are organized into heroes and villains, with the player fighting on the side of the heroes.
  • Ease of play4
    Gameplay is tactical and strategic, but there are tutorials and explanations every step of the way to help players along. 
  • Violence3
    Players engage in turn-based battles using firearms, melee weapons, fists and feet, and a variety of magical attacks. Damage is indicated by a depleting life bar. Damage is sometimes shown by blood splatters, but there is not gore and enemies simply disappear when defeated. Players can opt in or out of Player vs. Player (PvP) combat tournaments.
  • Sex3
    Some of the characters wear skimpy outfits, exposing cleavage and hips.
  • Language2
    Occasional use of "damn," "crap," "ass," and "hell."
  • Consumerism3
    Marvel: Avengers Alliance is free to play but encourages players to spend real money on extra heroes, exclusive items, and power-ups to gain an edge in quests and combat tournaments.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking0
    Not applicable.
  • Privacy & safety3
    Some privacy concerns. The app posts information about game activity to players' Facebook walls. During Player versus Player combat, players can see the last name and profile picture of the stranger they are paired with. Pop-ups prompt players to sign up for offers to earn free gold (the game's premium currency).
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What kids can learn

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Kids can learn about decision making and strategy as they decide on the best heroes to deploy for a given battle based on stats, character class, and special skills. Kids will recruit new heroes into a growing collection, and train them to unlock new abilities. The story unfolds like a comic book that lets kids read dialog boxes between characters as they work toward completing quests. This Facebook role-playing game could serve as a jumping off point to explore other Marvel media, such as comics or films. Marvel: Avengers Alliance requires kids to use strategy and statistics to best build a combat team.

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What's it about?

In MARVEL: AVENGERS ALLIANCE, players take on the role of the newest member of S.H.I.E.L.D. to help investigate a mysterious and potentially dangerous new substance before the bad guys can harness its potential first. Players recruit heroes such as Thor, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Dr. Strange, and the Invisible Woman, take them into battle as allies, send them on special missions to earn cash and items, and train them to unlock new abilities. Players have a limited number of moves before they must either wait for energy to replenish naturally, or pay to unlock more moves.

Is it any good?

 

Marvel: Avengers Alliance is a special treat for comic book fans, allowing players to recruit and manage a team of Marvel heroes and take them into battle against famous Marvel baddies. The game's look, feel, and storyline stay true to the source material, and there are enough diverse tasks that players won't easily get bored or run out of things to do. The game also boasts fun, accessible, and sophisticated PvP (Player vs. Player) combat that awards monthly prizes based on rank. Social interactions from friends are somewhat limited (players can send and receive gifts, and visit other players to earn small bonuses), but that's the only snag in an otherwise wonderful social RPG.

Explore, discuss, enjoy

  • Families can talk about the recent increase in popularity of comic book heroes and characters in games and movies. Why are people inspired by superheroes?

  • How do you decide which heroes to recruit? How do you ensure a well-balanced party?

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What kids can learn

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Kids can learn about decision making and strategy as they decide on the best heroes to deploy for a given battle based on stats, character class, and special skills. Kids will recruit new heroes into a growing collection, and train them to unlock new abilities. The story unfolds like a comic book that lets kids read dialog boxes between characters as they work toward completing quests. This Facebook role-playing game could serve as a jumping off point to explore other Marvel media, such as comics or films. Marvel: Avengers Alliance requires kids to use strategy and statistics to best build a combat team.

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What's it about?

In MARVEL: AVENGERS ALLIANCE, players take on the role of the newest member of S.H.I.E.L.D. to help investigate a mysterious and potentially dangerous new substance before the bad guys can harness its potential first. Players recruit heroes such as Thor, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Dr. Strange, and the Invisible Woman, take them into battle as allies, send them on special missions to earn cash and items, and train them to unlock new abilities. Players have a limited number of moves before they must either wait for energy to replenish naturally, or pay to unlock more moves.

How kids will learn

Marvel: Avengers Alliance challenges players to recruit heroes and deploy them in turn-based battles to earn experience points. Players must take into account variables like character class, level, and skill when deciding which characters to deploy in a given situation. Missions can be replayed to let players try different character combinations and strategies.

How parents can help

  • Encourage kids to explore other media related to the game, such as the comics and films.
  • Help kids design their own superhero by designing the costume and choosing special powers.
This review of Marvel: Avengers Alliance was written by
Teen, 16 years old
November 18, 2012
AGE
13
 
Learning1
best game on facebook
i play this game almost everytime i go on facebook and my two favorite superheroes to use are thor and spiderman
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Topics:superheroes, book characters
Platforms:Facebook
Available online?Available online
Genre:Role Playing
Developer:Playdom
Release date:March 1, 2012
Price:Free with Microtransactions
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