Parents' Guide to World of Tanks Blitz

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android Free Action Games
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Paul Semel By Paul Semel , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 13+

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

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 13+?

Any Positive Content?

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age 15+

Based on 21 parent reviews

Parents say that this mobile app is not suitable for children due to its toxic environment, inappropriate content, and focus on monetization, making it a frustrating experience for many players. While some reviewers argue it can be fun if played casually, most highlight concerns over the game's aggressive pay-to-win structure, matchmaking biases, and poor customer service, ultimately suggesting players avoid it for their kids' safety and enjoyment.

  • not suitable for children
  • toxic environment
  • pay to win
  • poor customer service
  • frustrating experience
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age 12+

Based on 16 kid reviews

 

 

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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?

Our review:
Parents say ( 21 ):
Kids say ( 16 ):

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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