Game · Medium risk
Is Pokémon Scarlet and Violet safe for your child?
Age guide
8+
We advise Pokémon Scarlet and Violet from age 8 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- This game is generally too complex for this age group due to its open-world exploration, extensive dialogue, and strategic battle system, which require reading and decision-making skills.
- 9-12
- Children in this age range can fully engage with the open-world exploration, Pokémon catching, and turn-based battles, often enjoying the social aspect of trading and battling with friends in the Union Circle.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can delve into advanced strategies for competitive battling, participate in Tera Raid Battles with online players, and complete the Pokédex, appreciating the depth of character customization and narrative choices.
- 16+
- Older teens may focus on optimizing Pokémon teams for online competitive play, engaging in the game's post-game content, and exploring the lore, often connecting with a broader community of players.
These are open-world role-playing games where players explore the Paldea region, catching and battling Pokémon. The games introduce new Pokémon, a non-linear story, and cooperative multiplayer elements.
- Age guide
- 8+
- Overall risk
- 4/10
- Violence
- 3/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 2/10
- Stranger contact
- 3/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Influence
- 4/10
What parents should know
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are open-world role-playing games where players catch, train, and battle Pokémon, offering extensive exploration and a rich narrative. The games include online features like the Union Circle for co-op play, Tera Raid Battles, and trading, which can facilitate interaction with other players. Parents should utilize Nintendo Switch Parental Controls to manage online communication and play time effectively.
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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?
Parentwise puts Pokémon Scarlet and Violet at 8+. We advise Pokémon Scarlet and Violet from age 8 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 3/10, language 2/10, stranger contact 3/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old play Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (8+). Children in this age range can fully engage with the open-world exploration, Pokémon catching, and turn-based battles, often enjoying the social aspect of trading and battling with friends in the Union Circle.
Can a 12 year old play Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (8+). Children in this age range can fully engage with the open-world exploration, Pokémon catching, and turn-based battles, often enjoying the social aspect of trading and battling with friends in the Union Circle.
Can a 13 year old play Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (8+). Teenagers can delve into advanced strategies for competitive battling, participate in Tera Raid Battles with online players, and complete the Pokédex, appreciating the depth of character customization and narrative choices.
Is Pokémon Scarlet and Violet appropriate for kids?
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are open-world role-playing games where players catch, train, and battle Pokémon, offering extensive exploration and a rich narrative. Parentwise rates Pokémon Scarlet and Violet overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 3/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Pokémon Scarlet and Violet family friendly?
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. The games include online features like the Union Circle for co-op play, Tera Raid Battles, and trading, which can facilitate interaction with other players.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are open-world role-playing games where players catch, train, and battle Pokémon, offering extensive exploration and a rich narrative. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (3/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Pokémon Scarlet and Violet safe for kids?
We advise Pokémon Scarlet and Violet from age 8 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). The games include online features like the Union Circle for co-op play, Tera Raid Battles, and trading, which can facilitate interaction with other players.
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