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By Chris Morris
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Well-made shooter, but keep kids far away.
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Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation
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Based on 5 parent reviews
Based on 12 kid reviews
Kids say this game is fun and engaging, with great graphics; however, it comes with a significant amount of violence and strong language. Fortunately, players have the option to turn off blood and limit exposure to harsh language, making it somewhat appropriate for older kids, but parents should still be cautious.
- fun gameplay
- graphic violence
- strong language
- parental controls
- age recommendations
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Is It Any Good?
Gameloft's latest homage (or, if you prefer, blatant rip-off) of the Call of Duty series might lack originality, but it has some impressive gameplay. MODERN COMBAT 3 is definitely inappropriate for children, due to its realistic and frequent violence and overly harsh language, but adults who enjoy combat games set in the modern era will quickly embrace the game. The artwork is incredible -- detailed and vibrant -- and competes well with the most visually impressive apps. And the action is well-paced.
The single player mode is pretty straightforward -- walk, crouch, shoot, repeat. Fun, but not something you'll likely return to once you finish. The multiplayer mode, though, is very well done, with six maps and seven modes, supporting both online and local wi-fi. This gives the game legs and could keep it alive for some time. Even with its high price tag, this is a game that adult action fans will consider a bargain.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android , Kindle Fire
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- Release date : October 27, 2011
- Genre : Action Games
- Publisher : Gameloft
- Version : 1.0.0
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 4.0 or later; Android 2.1 and up
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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