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Is Splatoon 3 a kid-friendly
alternative to violent combat games?

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Absolutely.

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In this zany third-person shooter, 
players step into the boots of

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squid-like humanoids who love
blasting each other with paint for fun.

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While fighting is indeed the focus here,
the action is relatively mild.

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Guns and other weapons are used
in battle, but the ammunition is paint,

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not bullets or bombs.

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That means no death, gore, or blood.

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And when enemies are defeated,
they momentarily "splat" in a

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burst of color, and then quickly respawn.

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Other pluses are the cooperative play,
which fosters a sense of camaraderie,

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and the fact that characters are
good sports when they lose,

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and not too arrogant when they win.

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Common Sense says Splatoon 3
is okay for kids 10 and up.

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