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 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
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Split/Second
- Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows
- Price: $59.99
- Genre: Racing
Common Sense Media says
Explosive racing game encourages aggressive driving.
Parents say
Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Split/Second is an arcade racing title in which aggressive driving is the key to victory. Players can use Power Plays to detonate buildings, vehicles, and other structures to force opponents to wreck. The crashes are particularly intense, but don't reveal any graphic visuals showing drivers. However, this may also lead to younger players taking away a false impression of the seriousness of high speed collisions. The game is playable online, a feature Common Sense Media does not recommend to children under the age of 12.
What's it about?
SPLIT/SECOND is an intense racing title set inside a reality television show. Players work through a "season," which consists of a series of episodes each filled with multiple events that include straightforward races, elimination bouts, and time trials. The key twist is that players use their environment to cause spectacular crashes. Once players build up a meter via aggressive driving they can initiate Power Plays which can blow up giant buildings or take out part of a bridge and cause other players to wreck. Outside of season mode players can participate in individual events and battle other drivers online.
Is it any good?
The game uses a simple approach for arcade racing, but it proves to be exhiliarating and thrilling. Generating blasts that wreck multiple cars and push you to the front of the pack is quite gratifying, as is dodging huge blasts en route to victory. The driving controls are pretty easy to pick up as well.
Also, there's a sense of unpredictability to each race. Just because you're in last place early doesn't mean you can't execute a major Power Play and hop right back in front. The game features a solid variety of unique, fun modes that make this a great avenue for satisfying your inner thrill-seeker.
Online interaction: Online matches include open voice chat. Common Sense Media does not recommend open voice communications for players under 12 years of age.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how this game compares to other racing titles. Do you prefer games that employ arcade style racing as opposed to a more authentic style?
Families can also discuss the consequences of high-speed racing, and how most racing games fail to depict them with accuracy. Do you think there might be a way for game makers to create a fun racing game with realistic accidents? Do you think this would benefit younger players?
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Kid, 12 years old
November 21, 2010
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Its not exactly peacful, but its not the most violent game out today.
Its really cool, like need for speed meets call of duty. The only thing thats bad about this game is it has really bad driving in it.
The slow-mo crashes are pretty much the only thing parents wont like, but its better than playing God of War. Commonsense just made a big fuss about it because it shows unsafe driving. Its E-10 for a reason, Bret Molina.
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Split Second Review
It's the best racing game ever it is cool, although the messages are not positive come on people it's fake driving on a race course inside of a video game system
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Tween racing fans will love it.
A driving game... WITH EXPLOSIONS :D Who know that Disney could be so bad. Lol. All aside it is just a racing game with power plays that can explode drivers with extra modes like where a plane drops bombs as well as a semi dropping bombs.
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AGE
im a raceing fan
fun game great racer and i love the speed in this game
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This game is like N.A.S.C.A.R. but with explosions and bad and slow-motion crashes. This is the best racing game ever. I think Split/Second is a great game and i don't know why they said iffy for 13-18. weird?
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AGE
Very good.
This game is pretty fun. I don't think this game should be 13+ up. I think Common Sense is to protective. The violence is mild.
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AGE
Awesome!
This could be one of the best games EVER. If you like traditional racing games, this might not be for you. The only violent parts are explosios, crashes, etc. You don't see actual injuries. It is very simple to play. On the 360 you use A,B, RT,LT, and LS.
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Kid, 9 years old
May 31, 2010
AGE
Signs
i think there is some consumerism because i see a bunch of signs/billboards
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Kid, 11 years old
December 11, 2010
AGE
Fun, but bad messages
This game is pretty cool, but the 'messages' are destruction of private property, crimes against humanity, i.e making everything in sight blow up, and agressive driving, all of which are punishable by law, realisticly speaking, littler kids may get scared, because of the constant flaming destruction you drive through, the goal is to violently finish a race, changing routes and making all heck break loose.
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Perfect for pretty much everyone(except maybe the very young)
A very fun game, worth the $20 it is now. The only concern anyone might have is it shows cars getting crushed by falling objects.
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| Topics: | cars and trucks |
| Platforms: | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows |
| Available online? | Available online |
| Genre: | Racing |
| Developer: | Disney Interactive |
| Release date: | May 18, 2010 |
| Price: | $59.99 |
| ESRB rating: | E10+ for Violence |
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