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Kingdom of Loathing

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Quirky alcohol-related role-playing game.

Why We Rated This not for kids

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    There isn't any educational value in this game.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Theft is expected in the game, too.
  • Violence:

    Combat is a major part of the game. Of course you often battle pasta....
  • Sex:

    Some mild sexual language and puns.
  • Language:

    Some bathroom humor, and similar language issues.
  • Consumerism:

    Some Kingdom of Loathing merchandise is for sale.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Mixing cocktails and drinking alcohol is a major feature of the game.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Kingdom of Loathing

Parents need to know that this site is funny and edgy and addicting, but kids shouldn't be associating alcohol and violence with "play." Characters have to do a lot of killing in order to progress (even though lots of times they fight something odd, like a possessed can of tomatoes) and sometimes the prose or even the landscape itself has a double entendre meaning, like a visit to the "Orc Chasm."

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  1. I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0

    Funny game!

    Fighting is a major part of the game, but there is no combat animations or anything, just an attack button an a picture of the enemy. Lots of puns, though some are inappropriate for younger kids. There isn't really much inappropriate things in the game, and there are no ads anywhere.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    This Game is the Best Ever

    The game does have some innapropriate words, but hey, your parents say them all the time. This is a great game. You can get drunk, have a sex change, and other things but thats no reason to freak out. I really don't consider "Goofballs" as drugs. Whoever wrote this review has it all wrong. Kingdom of Loathing is the best.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    Great Funny Site

  4. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Best Game Ever

    I really like this game and would classify this game as a great game for all ages. but in order to reach the full enjoyment of the game you have to probably be 9 or 10. The game has nothing to do with beer and drugs. who ever wrote this review for the amazing game is a nut case. they probably haven't even played the game themselves and heard a long line of rumors and now they're spreading bad things about a great game. The game as many unique features like the amazing humor of the game, i don't care if the game has double meanings as long as no one pays attention or knows what it means I'm fine with it. In a nutshell this game provides years of fun and entertainment! if i was still a kid today i would be screaming to everyone and to my friends to play. i have personally played this game and i have told my close friends and they all enjoyed it, they gave it a five out of a five! I would rather play this game than spend 20 bucks a month on WoW. Which i do say myself is more violent then this game.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0

    It Is okay

    It's okay and yes it does have beer in it but if you drink too much you will become sick and you can't play until the next day and i haven't saw anything bad other than that

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