Game · Medium risk
Is God of War safe for your child?
Age guide
17+
We advise God of War from age 17 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- This game is rated M for Mature and contains intense violence and gore, which is not suitable for this age group.
- 9-12
- The mature themes, graphic combat, and complex narrative of God of War are designed for older players and are not appropriate for children under 13.
- 13-15
- God of War features frequent, strong violence, dismemberment, and mature language.
- 16+
- Players in this age group can engage with the game's mature story, strategic combat, and exploration of Norse mythology.
God of War is an action-adventure game set in a world of Norse mythology, following Kratos and his son Atreus on a perilous journey. It features intense combat, a compelling story, and exploration.
- Age guide
- 17+
- Overall risk
- 5/10
- Violence
- 9/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 2/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 6/10
- Influence
- 7/10
What parents should know
God of War is an action-adventure game known for its mature narrative and graphic violence. It is rated M for Mature, primarily due to frequent depictions of gore and intense combat. Parents should be aware of the game's themes of vengeance, grief, and its strong language, which are intended for an adult audience.
What to do about God of War
Free with a Parentwise account. The age-by-age verdict needs your child's age, which is why it lives behind the account.
- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for God of War is 17+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact God of War setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about God of War without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in God of War that mean it is time to step in.
God of War age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is God of War?
Parentwise puts God of War at 17+. We advise God of War from age 17 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 9/10, language 6/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old play God of War?
Not by default: we advise God of War from 17+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. The mature themes, graphic combat, and complex narrative of God of War are designed for older players and are not appropriate for children under 13.
Can a 12 year old play God of War?
Not by default: we advise God of War from 17+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. The mature themes, graphic combat, and complex narrative of God of War are designed for older players and are not appropriate for children under 13.
Can a 13 year old play God of War?
Not by default: we advise God of War from 17+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. God of War features frequent, strong violence, dismemberment, and mature language.
Is God of War appropriate for kids?
God of War is an action-adventure game known for its mature narrative and graphic violence. Parentwise rates God of War overall as medium risk (5/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is God of War family friendly?
God of War sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It is rated M for Mature, primarily due to frequent depictions of gore and intense combat.
God of War parents guide: what should a parent know first?
God of War is an action-adventure game known for its mature narrative and graphic violence. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is God of War safe for kids?
We advise God of War from age 17 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). It is rated M for Mature, primarily due to frequent depictions of gore and intense combat.
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