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ArmorGames
Common Sense Media says
All-level play; some games have drinking, violence, sex.
Parents say
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Kids say
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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.
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.
What families can talk about
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.
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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.
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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.
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Kid, 11 years old
March 23, 2010
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Creepy sometimes
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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
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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.
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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!
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