World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars (Xbox 360)
common sense media says
Low budget racing title with product placement and crashes.
parents & educators say
- 33% say there are positive messages
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that World of Outlaws: Spirit Cars is based entirely around the sprint car racing series, and likely will appeal to a very limited audience. Players can adjust their vehicle settings prior to any race, and will then sprint and nudge their way to the front of the pack of cars in a given race. Crashes occur and video footage of real world fiery crashes are shown. The game is full of product placement and some sexist references. Gamers with limited knowledge of the subtleties of car acceleration and braking, especially on dirt tracks will have a difficult time controlling and enjoying the game. The game can be played using headsets and open chat online, so parents need to consider the possibility of kids hearing offensive language from other players. Common Sense Media does not recommend letting kids talk online with strangers.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Positive role models:
The desire to succeed regardless of previous outcomes is the main role of the gamer in this title.
Ease of play:
The racing controls can be tough to learn for gamers who aren’t familiar with the physics of driving a car on a dirt road. Races are over very generic courses, but some can be fairly lengthy (10 minutes at a time). Most courses have players simply turning in one direction the entire time. This doesn’t, however, make the game simple to play.
Violence & scariness:
No human on human violence but car racing can be a violent sport. Lots of crashes, bumping, and jostling for position happen in the game. Some cut scenes show actual real world footage of crashes, including cars bursting into flames. This may be a little intense for the younger gamers.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
The game is one giant advertisement. Even the game case features advertisements for at least four national brands. This continues throughout the game as you unlock access to sponsors, and sponsored races.
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GwenX
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cars... Kyle
I think this is appropriate for 8+ because my son, Kyle, loves to see and ride cars.
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DecafFlame433
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The right step in the right derection!
Well I have been around racing my whole life and most people relate race fans as white trash, all types of people like racing and all kinds of people like football. They are both sports and fun to watch and these guys who participate in these sports are inspirational to some, but most of all its better than first person shooter game's that can make some forget reality. I would just like to say thanks for the game.
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