Common Sense Media Review
By Chris Morris
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fun WWI strategy game, but multiplayer raises concerns.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
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Trenches
Is It Any Good?
Trenches is a wonderfully designed game that can be a heck of a lot of fun to play. There's a lot happening on screen, but the developers do a fairly good job of making it accessible to players. The game doesn't take long to finish on its easy and moderate modes, but does have some replayability -- and rewards a player's victory by unlocking a zombie horde mode,
which pits players against a never-ending wave of comedically undead German
soldiers. The inclusion of multiplayer is a great addition for adults, giving them a chance to pit their skills against others and giving the game a longer lifespan, but it opens up a lot of concerns for children. And some people may find the gameplay a bit too repetitive for their tastes. Still, for its 99-cent asking price, it's a great option for older teens and adults.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
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- Release date : February 2, 2011
- Genre : Strategy Games
- Publisher : Thunder Game Works
- Version : 1.9.1
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 3.0 or later
- Last updated : August 25, 2016
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