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Parents' Guide to

Identity V

By Neilie Johnson, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 12+

Multiplayer game makes scaring others a competitive sport.

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android Free Action Games
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age 13+

Based on 7 parent reviews

Jessica G.
Jessica G. Adult
April 14, 2023
age 16+

Corrupt gaming company

Do not recommend game,Netease supports hacked, stolen and thieves who steal your account. Customer service lacks in support and knowledge of assistance to customer with concerns. Do t spend money on this game if you choose to play, do not use real information if you choose to play cuz your dealing with a corrupt gaming company. Educate yourself on the games you play first as knowing the game rating, customer service experience and investment a game brings are important. The game itself is boring , only reason it's cool is due to the skins which cost parents lots of money !! A boring game with no actual adventure!!
Maybel M.
Maybel M. Parent of 9, 12, 13 and 14-year-old
April 8, 2023
age 8+

NICE GAME

My kids love the game, I don't see anything inappropriate with it. Maybe only violence but it doesn't really bother me since they dont show: blood, scars and etc. When you play as the "bad guy" you only injure them which just makes them walk slower, and when you need to "capture" them you jut put them on a chair that just flies away, however the beast choices might be a little creepy so, 8+
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Privacy Rating Warning

  • Unclear whether personal information is sold or rented to third parties.
  • Unclear whether personal information are shared for third-party marketing.
  • Unclear whether this product displays personalised advertising.
  • Unclear whether data are collected by third-parties for their own purposes.
  • Unclear whether this product uses a user's information to track and target advertisements on other third-party websites or services.
  • Unclear whether this product creates and uses data profiles for personalised advertisements.
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What’s It About?

IDENTITY V is a freemium online multiplayer game where players search for the lost memories of a writer-turned-gumshoe hired to investigate a creepy manor house. Once there, they discover a mysterious game's taken place, where four everyday people (called Survivors) are thrown into an enclosure with a bat-wielding maniac (called a Hunter) and tasked with finding a way to escape. Players choose roles in a matchmaking lobby (Survivor or Hunter) and go head-to-head, chasing Survivors or hacking security panels. Survivors earn points working independently or together to avoid being killed, and Hunters earn points by effectively eliminating Survivors. The detective's story unfolds as matches are played, and players earn in-game currency, skill points, and rewards such as alternate character costumes. Both Hunters and Survivors become more powerful by spending points on useful skills, and weekly events give players further opportunities to earn in-game rewards.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (7 ):
Kids say (17 ):

Much like a well-written detective story, what looks at first like a simple multiplayer action game concept reveals itself to be much more complex and intriguing. Identity V starts with a spooky manor and an amnesiac detective, both of which make it seem that players are in for a linear storyline. But a few minutes in, it becomes apparent that this is a much more dynamic mix of role-playing and competitive versus play. Rather than skulking around a dusky mansion, players are running for their lives from a masked marauder and working with (or actively betraying) a team full of panicked strangers. Survivors come from all walks of life: doctors, thieves, gardeners, magicians. Hunters (who can be characters like a scary clown, a circus freak, a scarecrow, or Jack the Ripper) come from the ninth circle of hell. No matter which role you choose, though -- hunter or hunted -- Identity V does an amazing job of creating tension and suspense. Without question, your heart will pound. Things get even more exciting as you collect more Survivors and Hunters and level them up. The good news for parents is: The scare level never goes overboard, thanks to the blood-free cartoony animations and whimsical Tim Burton-like graphics. Even better news: The app is easy on the pocket book. The fun isn't interrupted by annoying ads, and while buying currency can make things move faster, it's totally possible to play for free. Identity V is well worth the download if you and your kids love a good scare.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how to handle scary things. What's a productive way to reassure yourself when something's too scary?

  • Do you think heroes are never scared, or do they do things in spite of their fear?

App Details

  • Devices: iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android
  • Pricing structure: Free
  • Release date: July 5, 2018
  • Category: Action Games
  • Publisher: NetEase Games
  • Version: 1.0.14
  • Minimum software requirements: Requires iOS 6.0 or later; Android 4.1 and up
  • Last updated: October 5, 2018

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