Common Sense Media Review
By Michael Lafferty
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
MMO game with fantasy combat and skimpy armor.
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Rift
What's It About?
Telara, the world of RIFT, is being torn apart by invasions from other planes as well as from the threat of the demonic dragon known as Regulos, who is also seeking to rule the lands. Warrior souls, known collectively as the Ascended, have been brought back by the gods to battle the invasions. But even though the overall goals are the same, the Guardians (those who abstain technology) and the Defiant (those that embrace a sort of steampunk technology) are opposed and will battle each other if the chance permits. You decide to join the ranks of either the Guardians or the Defiant to thwart the attacking evil.
Is It Any Good?
Rift is a well-designed and entertaining MMO that seems to combine elements from other previously released games and meld them together in a fresh and compelling manner. Crafting may be a touch simple, but the result yields better gear than can be often found on drops from monsters or gained by questing. Players will work through quests and storylines that are entertaining and woven nicely together, and some of the environments are truly visually compelling. Though definitely not for younger players, the older teen and adult MMO players may find this a challenging and enjoyable adventure.
Online interaction: Rift is a massively multiplayer online game that takes place in a persistent world with players running about. Generally, the community is friendly and welcoming, but like any online game, there are a few that like to verbally taunt others and can be rude. The chat censor keeps language from getting out of hand.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how to stay safe while playing online games.
They can also discuss understanding the difference between the real world and fantasy video-game worlds in terms of violence.
Families might want to discuss how to avoid the pitfalls of becoming addicted and spending too much time playing a game.
Discuss how to get the most value from playing online games.
Game Details
- Platform : Windows
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Available online
- Publisher : Trion Worlds
- Release date : March 1, 2011
- Genre : Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG)
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : February 15, 2023
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