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  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

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

On this site kids can:   connect with like-minded kids, play games

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–16

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Some puzzle games teach math and logic skills; other games are mostly mindless.

  • User-created content:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • 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.

  • Sex:

    Sexual themes in some games: "The object of this game is to score with a hot chick."

  • 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."

  • 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.
 

How safe is it?

  • Personal privacy:

    The site is designed for users over 13, so it can collect data on registered users. You use a screen name for anything you post, which doesn't personally identify you.

  • Online interaction:

    Registered users can chat and post comments. The site forbids strong language, but it probably comes through occasionally.

  • Parental controls:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About ArmorGames

Parents need to know that this portal site has hundreds of games -- and what seems like hundreds of links to other Web sites. Most of the popular games (listed in the navigation) involved killing of one kind or another. Even Hangman is violent. They 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). 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.

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    Human
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

    • My highlights are:
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    really good site, lots of ads though

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Hokage4354
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Safety isn't an issue

    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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  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    mock30
    Lives in West Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 3.0

    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.

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  4. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Scream
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 3.0

    Very awesome site.

    Good website, explicit violence. Rated "T-M".

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  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    mentorso1
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

    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.

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