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F-Zero

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 9.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Farfetched heroes are too intense for little kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 9–11

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Women aren't presented well; winner-takes-all/real-men-don't-back-down-from-a-challenge mentality is common.
  • Violence:

    Car crashes, aggressive and reckless driving.
  • Sex:

    Scantily clad women wear the highest heels and tightest mini-skirts.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About F-Zero

Parents need to know that this cartoon features recklessness, speeding, aggressive driving, and violence through car crashes. Characters are quick to issue challenges and lose their temper. This is a very "macho" cartoon, the message being that real men don't back down from a challenge. The winners are cheered, get all the girls, and are heroes, while losers are mocked. Women are shown to be sex-crazed groupies, ripping at the car racers' clothing. The women are often scantily clad with the highest heels and tightest mini-skirts.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the angst and inner turmoil of the hero. Why does he have such a chip on his shoulder? How would your kids handle these situations more appropriately? Is it ever OK or necessary to rebel against the rules? Who do your kids think is a hero? What defines a hero? Other discussion topics include loneliness, despair, isolation, and what to do in life when you can't get what you want.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 2.0

    Bad animation!

    For a modern anime that takes place in the future, the animation is horrible! I am a fan of the games, but the show isn't that good.

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