Game · Medium risk
Is Honkai safe for your child?
Age guide
12+
We advise Honkai from age 12 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk).
- 9-12
- At this age, children might enjoy the character collection and turn-based combat of Honkai Star Rail, but they will encounter 'gacha' mechanics where new characters are obtained through randomized pulls, often requiring in-app purchases.
- 13-15
- Teenagers may engage with the more complex storylines and strategic team building in Honkai Star Rail, while also navigating the social features like friend lists and direct messaging.
- 16+
- Older teens might delve into the lore and advanced combat strategies of both Honkai Star Rail and Honkai Impact 3rd, participating in competitive events and engaging with the wider community.
Honkai is a series of action role-playing games developed by miHoYo, known for its anime-inspired aesthetics and deep character-driven narratives. Players engage in fast-paced combat, collect and upgrade characters, and explore rich storylines.
- Age guide
- 12+
- Overall risk
- 6/10
- Violence
- 5/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 6/10
- Stranger contact
- 6/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 5/10
- Influence
- 7/10
What parents should know
The Honkai series, including Honkai Star Rail and Honkai Impact 3rd, are popular role-playing games featuring anime-style characters and engaging combat. Both games incorporate 'gacha' mechanics, which involve randomized purchases for new characters or items, potentially encouraging significant spending. They also include social features like in-game chat and friend systems, requiring parental oversight for younger players.
What to do about Honkai
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Honkai is 12+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Honkai setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Honkai without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Honkai that mean it is time to step in.
Honkai age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Honkai?
Parentwise puts Honkai at 12+. We advise Honkai from age 12 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 5/10, language 5/10, stranger contact 6/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old play Honkai?
Not by default: we advise Honkai from 12+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. At this age, children might enjoy the character collection and turn-based combat of Honkai Star Rail, but they will encounter 'gacha' mechanics where new characters are obtained through randomized pulls, often requiring in-app purchases.
Can a 12 year old play Honkai?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Honkai (12+). At this age, children might enjoy the character collection and turn-based combat of Honkai Star Rail, but they will encounter 'gacha' mechanics where new characters are obtained through randomized pulls, often requiring in-app purchases.
Can a 13 year old play Honkai?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Honkai (12+). Teenagers may engage with the more complex storylines and strategic team building in Honkai Star Rail, while also navigating the social features like friend lists and direct messaging.
Is Honkai appropriate for kids?
The Honkai series, including Honkai Star Rail and Honkai Impact 3rd, are popular role-playing games featuring anime-style characters and engaging combat. Parentwise rates Honkai overall as medium risk (6/10), with stranger contact at 6/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Honkai family friendly?
Honkai sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. Both games incorporate 'gacha' mechanics, which involve randomized purchases for new characters or items, potentially encouraging significant spending.
Honkai parents guide: what should a parent know first?
The Honkai series, including Honkai Star Rail and Honkai Impact 3rd, are popular role-playing games featuring anime-style characters and engaging combat. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (6/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Honkai safe for kids?
We advise Honkai from age 12 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Both games incorporate 'gacha' mechanics, which involve randomized purchases for new characters or items, potentially encouraging significant spending.
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