World of Tanks Blitz

App review by Paul Semel, Common Sense Media
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Common Sense says

age 13+

Global tank warfare with great graphics and in-game chat.

iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android Free Action Games
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Parents say

age 15+

Based on 18 reviews

Kids say

age 12+

Based on 15 reviews

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The parents' guide to what's in this app.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that World of Tanks Blitz is an online game in which players get into tank battles with people from all over the world. A portable version of the popular PC game World of Tanks, Blitz has players using a device's touchscreen to move their tanks so they can shoot -- and hopefully destroy -- enemy tanks. By winning matches and destroying enemies, players earn in-game currency they can use to buy new tanks or to fix up ones they already own. They also can use real-world money to buy in-game currency. The game allows players to communicate with teammates and other players using text, which means they might get messages that may not be family-friendly.

Community Reviews

Nigehopes
Nigehopes Adult
November 29, 2021
age 12+

Common Sense

You do not need to spend any money to win or even be moderately successful at this game. Plenty of Youtube videos show you how to play. Too many people spend too much time on the game and are totally poor at it because they are too ignorant to learn to play properly It is a game for kids aged 12 and over. They are in secondary school by that age. All kids know all the swear words by 12, if they don't, they are either lying to you, or have lead a very sheltered life and the real world is going to become very hard for them very soon. If so, this game is the least of their worries, and yours. I would suggest that all the adults commenting and giving 1 star reviews need to grow up themselves rather than post ignorant comments. I have played the game moderately often during lockdowns and find it a bit of escapism. The frustrating elements are when you have got to the best tanks at the top tier and people with no idea have brought themselves to the top. That spoils it for others. It is generally parents paying for children to win. Which is a fallacy as it does not work like that and is just wasting money. That's a parent problem to me.

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Reviewer96
Reviewer96 Adult
October 31, 2022
age 11+

Be respectful towards the game, don't be childish.

Don't mind the others, focus on the good. Think about if your child likes the game. Just my opinion. Anyways, the game is not at all pay to win (p2w), it really relies on pure skill. Other parents have stated that "premium shells" cost gold, which is bought from real USD/ money. I've played the game myself, and you can switch the currency you buy it from, credits, which can be earned from the game, or gold. You can turn off the general chat, I'm pretty sure, and there are restrictions on such that can be turned on in the settings. Don't flame the game in the comments, amazing game design. Let your child grow and develop their motor skills, which is 11+, so they can work on their hand coordination, to play the game better and not be frustrated.
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What’s It About?

WORLD OF TANKS BLITZ doesn't have a story, per se. Instead, you simply engage in a series of tank battles in large areas that have a good variety of terrain and man-made structures. To the victor go the spoils, which means you can buy better tanks and new equipment for the ones you already own more quickly if you win these battles. But there's no story driving the action, only the will to win. Players can chat with each other as they play, and the communication isn't moderated.

Is It Any Good?

Similar to the popular PC game that inspired it, this online tank battle game can be rather fun -- if you can get a handle on the driving controls. Battling other people from around the world requires skill and strategy, but since the battles are never the same, the challenge in this game is endless. Great graphics and endless ways to trick out your tank keep this title popular. Though it helps that the controls are simple to learn, mastering them is another thing, since the tanks in this game move like, well, tanks. Which means they can be rather clunky until you get really good with the controls. Still, although this means you'll blow up a lot when you first start, the challenge of these battles and the promise of better equipment are enough to keep most warriors engaged.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about in-app purchases and your rules about them.

  • Talk about history: How have tanks played an important part in wars? Does this game reflect combat realistically?

  • Families can talk about communication. If a teammate causes you to lose a match, should you send him a mean message? How might you feel if someone sent you a mean message because you caused your team to lose a match?

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