ArmorGames (http://www.armorgames.com)

common sense media says

All-level play; some games have drinking, violence, sex.


parents & educators say
  • 67% say violence is an issue
  • 56% say sexual content is an issue

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that ArmorGames is a portal site with hundreds of games -- and what seems like hundreds of links to other websites. Many of the popular games (listed in the navigation) involve killing of one kind or another, and there's lots blood. There are gambling games, but kids only use virtual money to play. There is no chat function but the site is full of links that can go just about anywhere, and ads abound on the site.

Educational value: Some puzzle games teach math and logic skills; other games are mostly mindless.
Positive messages: Hundreds of games mean a wide range of role models, both good and bad.
Violence: Some of the most popular games are shooters or others that involve blood and death. Even Hangman is violent.
Sex: Sexual themes in some games: "The object of this game is to score with a hot chick." Games (such as dress-up games and role-playing games) may include scantily clad women. Forum topics are sometimes sexual.
Language: A few scripted role-playing games contain profanity: "If you don't get up and find yourself a f--king job I'll stab you in the temples with some forceps." In the forums, a profanity filter and moderators generally keep offensive words to a minimum.
Consumerism: Games are free, but there are tons of ads for other game sites and other products.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: A few games reference alcohol (like "Frat Boy Beer Pong") and cigarettes.
Privacy & safety: To register,
you need to provide a username, email address, password, and date of birth. However, while players are not required to submit
much information to register, the site's privacy policy indicates that ArmorGames collects additional information to track users' behavior, and
shares some of this information with third parties such as advertisers. Also, profiles allow users to display information such as a biography, birth date, location, and more.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
  • Families can talk about why kids want to go to sites like these. Does "cartoon" violence make less of an impression than more realistic media like videos or photos? What message does it send when hurting people or animals scores points in a game?
  • Families can also read our tips about online gaming.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

There are games of every stripe on ARMORGAMES.COM: action, adventure, dress-up, sports, puzzles, and even versions of arcade classics like Pac-Man and Frogger. There's also blackjack, poker, and slots, but only virtual money plays on this site. In a rush? Try Four Second Firestorm, Four Second Frenzy, or Four Second Fury. The trio contains dozens of "microgames" lasting four seconds each, requiring quick thinking and quick fingers. And, despite the impolite title, The Idiot Test -- a challenging and funny series of brainteasers -- is a blast. With hundreds of free games to play online or download, this site is the ultimate procrastination station.

Many of the games seem to be aimed at adolescent boys with content that's a bit risqué or in bad taste (in one game, you have to pelt a dog with footballs before it attacks you and draws blood). This content -- especially the violence -- makes the site iffy for younger teens.

Online interaction: Registered users can chat and post comments. The site forbids strong language, but it probably comes through occasionally. The site encourages friendly, safe-for-work interactions and reminds users that kids visit the site.


This review was written by Susan Yudt
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 9 parent & educator reviews:
  • 67% say violence is an issue
  • 56% say sexual content is an issue
  • 56% say they noticed product placement
  • 44% say language is an issue

Most useful reviews by all members

Hokage4354
teen, 17 years old
 
A Teenager's Paradise
ArmorGames is probably the leading flash-game producing company of the modern times. Their games range from intellectual puzzle games, to violent shooters. Overall, the games are very high-quality, tame as a whole, and enjoyable. User-to-user interaction on the site is also kept under excellent control.

GamerOfMusic
teen, 14 years old
 
Some games are okay.

 
a great site for mature players looking for fun
I am an addicted gamer, and this is the first choice in my searches for games, sadly there are games that are pretty innapropriate such as the "HOBO" series, a series of games starring a homeless person who pisses punches, kicks, vomits, and shoots everyone who gets in his way. this often includes bystanders and civilians. I reccomend it for experienced and mature players who are looking to a good time.

Pierre Vara
parent of 8 year old
 

Human
parent of 4 and 18 year old
 
really good site, lots of ads though

Starside 3
kid, 11 years old
 
Creepy sometimes

patton1942
teen, 14 years old
 
Fun but not for Small Children
A very fun website that the Whole famiy use as long as the kids are moniteterd on what games they play.

 
not for kids WATCH OUT FOR THE GAME "CLASSROOM"
I was playing and there was this game called classroom, the characters: cheat on tests, steal and more... NOTE: MY REVIEW IS OF THIS GAME: Education 0/5: N/A - Positive messages 0/5: Dangerously violent - Violence 4/5: Frequent, extreme, cartoon violence, shooting, stabbing, blowing off at close range, beating, decapitating, running over, and every other type of mayhem imaginable, if any of this where live-action it would be terrifying - Sex 3/5: Frequent Innuendo, sexual content, rolling around in bed, some "happy ending messages - Language 4/5: "Bi-ch" "hell" "a-s" "sucks" "balls" "di-k" "fri--in" "rectum" "butthole" and worse is bleeped or crossed out - Consumerism 4/5: Embedded ads, rotating ads, you have to sit through ALOT of ads - Drinking/Drugs/Smoking 1/5: very rare referances to underage drinking - Privacy Concerns 2/5: It`takes forever to register ---- So... not for kids

Brawl master
teen, 14 years old
 
Great fun
This site is very fun! They have so much variety. It gets annoying, though because every time you go somewhere about 5 ads and more show up. Great site overall!

mentorso1
teen, 16 years old
 
Very good site, maybe needs to screen games
The only reason to screen games on this site would be to filter out the bad ones. This site is a good place for aspiring developers. Also, there is a whole community, which can be addicting. The games can be extremely violent, but if that is the case, then you will be warned. I would check to see if there are warning about the content. You can connect with developers and other people easily.

fulvietta
parent
 
what does it teach? very dangerous

Zorkonion
teen, 15 years old
 
12+
I personally do not like this website and use kongregate* instead, but ArmorGames is a good source for flash games for kids 12+

mock30
teen, 14 years old
 
Theratings of some of these games are m
I went to newgrounds and saw a game i was playing on armor games was rated m. Therefor this website sould be taken with extreme caution.

Scream
kid, 12 years old
 
Very awesome site.
Good website, explicit violence. Rated "T-M".

BugGirl
kid, 13 years old
 
Good Website, not for children
Armor Games is a good website for the most part, although, there are things you should caution. There are lots of ads, and some of the games are rated "M" (Mature). That's why I don't advise young children to be on the website.

link22
teen, 15 years old
 
i love the place
It awsome

MarinFan
parent
 
oh don't be so sure...
It isn't totally innocent

Diz
kid, 7 years old
 
ads, ads, ads
screw this

 
Gory, s*xy, creepy,
evrything not for kids

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