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Game reviews for ages 17, thinking & reasoning

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  • Review
    The Last of Us

    Exceptional storytelling but with violence and profanity.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Fuse

    Social co-op shooter has bloody, gory violence.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Metro: Last Light

    Dark, fascinating sci-fi shooter definitely for adults only.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Soul Sacrifice

    Solid action RPG leaks blood at every turn.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Dead Island: Riptide

    Gory, bloody zombie shooter sequel with co-op play.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Defiance

    MMO companion to Syfy TV show focuses on bloody shooting.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Slender: The Arrival

    Terrifyingly spooky indie game delivers blood-free horror.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    BioShock Infinite

    Provocative, violent shooter tackles complex ideas.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel

    Dissatisfying shooter with strong violence, profanity.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Gears of War: Judgment

    Bloody sci-fi shoot 'em up is laced with profanity.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct

    TV-based horror game is violent, gory, and profanity laden.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    God of War: Ascension

    Supremely violent action game has strong sexual themes.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Tomb Raider

    M-rated reboot of usually T-rated series is super violent.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate

    M-rated 3DS game depicts graphic violence, some sexuality.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

    Fast pace, intense violence/gore take series on new course.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Crysis 3

    Middling sci-fi shooter filled with violence and profanity.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Dead Space 3

    Bloody, gory sci-fi action sequel, now with co-op support.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    DmC Devil May Cry

    Rebirth of aging franchise, still filled with gore and sex.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Anarchy Reigns

    Post-apocalyptic fighting game with violence and gore.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    The Walking Dead - A TellTale Games Series

    Extremely violent, profanity-filled zombie adventure.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Far Cry 3

    Violent, bloody first-person shooter has sex and drugs.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Persona 4 Golden

    Mature RPG with turn-based violence, sex, and profanity.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Hitman: Absolution

    Extremely violent game about being a cold-blooded assassin.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge

    Blood-soaked fighting game with few unique Wii U features.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    ZombiU

    Extremely violent survival horror game flowing in blood.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)