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Is Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild safe for your child?

Age guide

10+

We advise Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).

5-8
Younger players might find the open world overwhelming and the combat challenging, requiring significant parent assistance with exploration and puzzle-solving.
9-12
Children in this age group can enjoy exploring Hyrule's vast landscape and discovering its many secrets, though some boss battles may still prove difficult.
13-15
Teenagers will appreciate the freedom to tackle objectives in any order and the strategic depth offered by weapon durability and elemental interactions.
16+
Older players can delve into advanced combat techniques and optimize their character builds, fully engaging with the game's intricate physics and crafting systems.

An expansive open-world action-adventure game where players explore the kingdom of Hyrule, solve puzzles, and battle enemies. It emphasizes exploration, survival, and a non-linear narrative.

Age guide
10+
Overall risk
4/10
Violence
3/10
Toxic behaviour
1/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
9/10
Language
1/10
Influence
4/10

What parents should know

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a single-player adventure game with a vast open world and minimal online interaction. Its primary focus is on exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat against fantasy creatures. The game encourages creativity and problem-solving through its physics engine and varied environments.

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Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?

Parentwise puts Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at 10+. We advise Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 3/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 9/10.

Can a 10 year old play Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (10+). Children in this age group can enjoy exploring Hyrule's vast landscape and discovering its many secrets, though some boss battles may still prove difficult.

Can a 12 year old play Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (10+). Children in this age group can enjoy exploring Hyrule's vast landscape and discovering its many secrets, though some boss battles may still prove difficult.

Can a 13 year old play Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (10+). Teenagers will appreciate the freedom to tackle objectives in any order and the strategic depth offered by weapon durability and elemental interactions.

Is Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild appropriate for kids?

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a single-player adventure game with a vast open world and minimal online interaction. Parentwise rates Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 9/10.

Is Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild family friendly?

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. Its primary focus is on exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat against fantasy creatures.

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a single-player adventure game with a vast open world and minimal online interaction. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (9/10).

Is Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild safe for kids?

We advise Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Its primary focus is on exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat against fantasy creatures.

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