Common Sense Media Review
By Brett Molina
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Solid first-person shooter with tamer violence than most.
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The Conduit
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Based on 5 parent reviews
Based on 36 kid reviews
Kids say this game is a fun and engaging shooter, with a strong multiplayer experience and decent graphics, but it is quite challenging. While some parents may have concerns due to minor violence and language, most reviewers feel it's appropriate for older kids and enjoyable enough to keep players entertained for hours.
- fun gameplay
- multiplayer fun
- challenging difficulty
- mild violence
- suitable for older kids
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What's It About?
Players take control of Mr. Ford, a secret secret agent investigating a series of alien attacks on Washington, D.C. What Ford eventually learns is his government employer, The Trust, is behind these attacks, and it's up to him to stop them.
Is It Any Good?
The highlight of The Conduit is the controls. The default scheme works very well, although there are moments where the crosshairs move off screen, forcing you to shake the remote to get them back. The level of flexibility included in customizing these controls is fantastic. Players can map almost any action to whichever button they choose, creating the ideal control layout.
However, the single-player campaign falls flat. The story is pretty thin, and the presentation makes it difficult for players to connect with the characters. The missions are often too simple, such as "destroy X number of items." Each level also lacks explosiveness and intensity. Fortunately, the multiplayer component is pretty strong. Players can participate in free-for-all, team reaper, and team objective matches. Overall, The Conduit is a solid addition for Wii owning teens seeking a slightly more adult experience.
Online interaction: Players can talk with each other online through the Wii Speak accessory which may mean your child will hear some colorful language. However, parental controls on the console can be used to limit these unsensored discussions.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about whether the Nintendo Wii needs more experiences for the "hardcore" video game player. Should this console cater more to that audience or do you think it should focus on family-friendly gaming?
Since this is a first-person shooter game, is it too violent for kids? Does it matter that you are shooting aliens versus humans?
Game Details
- Platform : Nintendo Wii
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Available online
- Publisher : Sega of America
- Release date : June 23, 2009
- Genre : First-Person Shooter
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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