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Is Perfect Dark safe for your child?
Age guide
17+
We advise Perfect Dark from age 17 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- This game is rated for mature audiences and is not appropriate for children in this age group due to its expected themes of espionage, violence, and mature content.
- 9-12
- Perfect Dark's themes and gameplay are designed for adults, making it unsuitable for children under 13.
- 13-15
- The game's mature rating means it is not recommended for this age group, as it will likely contain intense violence and mature subject matter beyond what is suitable for young teens.
- 16+
- Older teens can engage with the game's espionage narrative and first-person shooter mechanics, which are expected to include sophisticated gadgetry and stealth elements.
This is a reboot of a classic first-person shooter series, known for its espionage themes and futuristic gadgets. Players will likely engage in stealth, combat, and objective-based missions.
- Age guide
- 17+
- Overall risk
- 5/10
- Violence
- 7/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 3/10
- Stranger contact
- 2/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 5/10
- Influence
- 6/10
What parents should know
Perfect Dark is an upcoming first-person shooter with an expected mature rating, focusing on espionage and realistic combat. Parents should ensure console-level restrictions are in place to prevent access for younger children and be prepared to discuss mature themes with older teens.
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Perfect Dark age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Perfect Dark?
Parentwise puts Perfect Dark at 17+. We advise Perfect Dark from age 17 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 7/10, language 5/10, stranger contact 2/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old play Perfect Dark?
Not by default: we advise Perfect Dark from 17+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Perfect Dark's themes and gameplay are designed for adults, making it unsuitable for children under 13.
Can a 12 year old play Perfect Dark?
Not by default: we advise Perfect Dark from 17+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Perfect Dark's themes and gameplay are designed for adults, making it unsuitable for children under 13.
Can a 13 year old play Perfect Dark?
Not by default: we advise Perfect Dark from 17+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. The game's mature rating means it is not recommended for this age group, as it will likely contain intense violence and mature subject matter beyond what is suitable for young teens.
Is Perfect Dark appropriate for kids?
Perfect Dark is an upcoming first-person shooter with an expected mature rating, focusing on espionage and realistic combat. Parentwise rates Perfect Dark overall as medium risk (5/10), with stranger contact at 2/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is Perfect Dark family friendly?
Perfect Dark sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. Parents should ensure console-level restrictions are in place to prevent access for younger children and be prepared to discuss mature themes with older teens.
Perfect Dark parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Perfect Dark is an upcoming first-person shooter with an expected mature rating, focusing on espionage and realistic combat. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (2/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is Perfect Dark safe for kids?
We advise Perfect Dark from age 17 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Parents should ensure console-level restrictions are in place to prevent access for younger children and be prepared to discuss mature themes with older teens.
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