My son is 8 and wants this game for his birthday. Is it inappropriate for an 8 year old?
1995912
Kelli Mullaly, it is appropriate. The violence is cartoony and there are other things to do on the game besides fighting that has mini games etc. There is no nudity or bad language. I let my seven year old cousin play it and he has a fun time.
1995913
It's pretty tame. Some female characters are good looking. But nothing dirty. I have this game and only have a problem with how difficult it is.
1995914
The only instance of blood I can recall is the series of static dark red spots at the end of the Subspace Emissary campaign on the white glove of [redacted] due to [redacted]. It's nothing graphically shocking though, unless you count a small coagulated prick shocking, and it is used for dramatic effect in the story. Otherwise, though, it's fine, and that's minor. Pretty much just cartoon violence.
1995915
the reason it's T is so young children will not get riled up because of the fast violence
1995916
I'd say this game is appropriate for an 8 year old. I look at this game as a kids game. There is no blood and gore what so ever in the game. Theres also no profanity, drug use, sexual themes as well.. Im 21 years old and i play this game with my younger brother whos actually 9. So to answer your question, it isnt inappropriate for an 8 year old. I would recommend going on youtube and looking up the gameplay so you can have a look for yourself.
1995917
If appropriate for a child of eight years since it has no bloody scenes or sex
1995918
There is minor cartoon violence. Other than that there is no other reason i would find it unsuitable.
2211197
We bought this for our four year old and he loves it. I think your 8 year old would like since he likes the movie and and especially if he also likes romote control cars. I know my husband and I enjoy playing with it. I notice that the other answers say that he is too old for this but I stand by my answer that he would like it , but then again all children are different and depends on what he is into.
711681
If they know how to use the controllers, they will not have a problem playing this game. My 13 year old son says this is a fun game and suitable for their age.
1982115
Yes, I'd say so. The game features typical "Mario & Luigi"-style cartoon mischief, involving jumping and hammer attacks on enemies. A seven-year-old might find the game a bit challenging, but I don't see any age-related content issues.
295489
I guess is a good option. I bought it for my nephew, but she is 2 years old, and for now she starts to play with this kind of things, but for a boy of 8 years I think is good.
682783
8 might be a bit old unless she has expressed interest. It's pretty simple and low-tech so lends well to pretend play. I gave this to my 3 yr old granddaughter and she might be too young but she does a lot of pretend play with it when she does play with it.
1586547
Honestly. That's around the age the boys will start to want those games and it is just a game. There is parts with strippers and profanity but ask yourself.. Is my child old or mature enough to handle this content? And that will help
1744702
My boy is 11 years old. He is always playing games on his Entendo...... for me it is a great source to entertain him while we are shopping, etc. Highly recommend one for any age child. Sonja G.
469074
My mom told me she wanted to get my older girls these [ages 5.5 and 8.5] I told her to get the Leap Pad since they have games to age 9. I would think my 8 year old would be bored.
1258095
I'd say that it's good for a child 7 yrs and up. My son is 8 and has been playing it for a while.
1252627
I've found that it depends on the child. My 8 year old caught on fairly quickly and plays with us regularly. His friend, however, wasn't quite ready for the complexities of the game. So I'd suggest giving it a try and seeing if the child/ren can understand the game and find it enjoyable. (All of this is mainly speaking about the basic game rather than the expansion listed here.)
2128806
I would think as young as 4 or 5 is age appropriate for this game. It's about recognition of colors and shapes, so if a child is able to distinguish those, it would be fun. Once they start playing, you will be able to tell if they are able to catch on, and if they aren't, it would be best to put up the game until they are able to catch on easier, to save them from being frustrated and not having fun. I've given these as gifts for kids as young as 4 and 5 and they have loved it. As adults playing with kids, naturally, you allow them to "win" a card to encourage play. It is fun with a group of kids with about the same skill level. My 8 year old can beat some adults!
1351485
The games would probably not be challenging enough for a very bright 8-year-old; my 7-year old finds it a little too young. This is best for kids 2-6, in my opinion. As far as a handheld for under $100? The DS is a good suggestion; I would wait for a lower priced "adult" tablet to come out.
149161
My son is 6 and my daughter is 8. Their friends have played it and loved it. My husband and I have played it and some of our friends and loved it. I think six ( any younger they might be to short) and older would be great.
711682
I bought this game for a 29 year old and he loved it! I honestly don't know about children that young, nothing objectionable in it that I am aware of....requires a lot of manual dexterity.
1153805
Yes, the concept of the game is fairly simple and it is a collaborative game versus a competitive one. I would put the bottom age range at about 8 years old, whom should be able to easily pick up the rules and what to do
1341133
It's good for boys and girls who are interest in the Minecraft games. My grandson is 8 and loves it Another boy that I know is 12 and also loves it. However, they both were already into playing the Mindcraft games on the Internet. I assume girls would also like it, if they were into the Mindcraft stuff. I don't know if a child who doesn't know anything about Mindcraft would understand it.