Game · Medium risk
Is Resident Evil 9: Village safe for your child?
Age guide
17+
We advise Resident Evil 9: Village from age 17 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- Children in this age group should not be exposed to Resident Evil 9 due to its intense graphic violence, gore, and psychological horror elements, which can be deeply disturbing and cause lasting distress.
- 9-12
- For pre-teens, the pervasive themes of survival horror, dismemberment, and monstrous creatures in Resident Evil 9 are entirely inappropriate and can lead to anxiety, nightmares, and desensitization to violence.
- 13-15
- Teenagers under 17 are not recommended for Resident Evil 9; its mature rating signifies content like extreme violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery that is specifically designed for adult audiences and can be emotionally overwhelming.
- 16+
- While some 16-year-olds may feel ready for Resident Evil 9, the game's official 'Mature' rating means it contains content like pervasive gore, intense violence, and psychological dread that is intended for players aged 17 and older, requiring a high level of emotional maturity to process.
Resident Evil Village is a survival horror game that continues the story of Ethan Winters as he searches for his kidnapped daughter in a mysterious, monster-filled village. Players will encounter grotesque creatures, solve puzzles, and manage resources in a tense, atmospheric environment.
- Age guide
- 17+
- Overall risk
- 6/10
- Violence
- 10/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 4/10
- Stranger contact
- 3/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 7/10
- Influence
- 8/10
What parents should know
Resident Evil 9: Village is a survival horror game with an ESRB 'Mature' rating, indicating it contains intense violence, blood and gore, and strong language. This title is specifically designed to be disturbing and frightening for adult players, featuring graphic depictions of violence and psychological horror. Parental controls on consoles and PC platforms are crucial to prevent access for underage players due to its highly mature content.
What to do about Resident Evil 9: Village
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Resident Evil 9: Village is 17+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Resident Evil 9: Village setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
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The signals in Resident Evil 9: Village that mean it is time to step in.
Resident Evil 9: Village age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Resident Evil 9: Village?
Parentwise puts Resident Evil 9: Village at 17+. We advise Resident Evil 9: Village from age 17 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 10/10, language 7/10, stranger contact 3/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old play Resident Evil 9: Village?
Not by default: we advise Resident Evil 9: Village from 17+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. For pre-teens, the pervasive themes of survival horror, dismemberment, and monstrous creatures in Resident Evil 9 are entirely inappropriate and can lead to anxiety, nightmares, and desensitization to violence.
Can a 12 year old play Resident Evil 9: Village?
Not by default: we advise Resident Evil 9: Village from 17+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. For pre-teens, the pervasive themes of survival horror, dismemberment, and monstrous creatures in Resident Evil 9 are entirely inappropriate and can lead to anxiety, nightmares, and desensitization to violence.
Can a 13 year old play Resident Evil 9: Village?
Not by default: we advise Resident Evil 9: Village from 17+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Teenagers under 17 are not recommended for Resident Evil 9; its mature rating signifies content like extreme violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery that is specifically designed for adult audiences and can be emotionally overwhelming.
Is Resident Evil 9: Village appropriate for kids?
Resident Evil 9: Village is a survival horror game with an ESRB 'Mature' rating, indicating it contains intense violence, blood and gore, and strong language. Parentwise rates Resident Evil 9: Village overall as medium risk (6/10), with stranger contact at 3/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Resident Evil 9: Village family friendly?
Resident Evil 9: Village sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. This title is specifically designed to be disturbing and frightening for adult players, featuring graphic depictions of violence and psychological horror.
Resident Evil 9: Village parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Resident Evil 9: Village is a survival horror game with an ESRB 'Mature' rating, indicating it contains intense violence, blood and gore, and strong language. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (3/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Resident Evil 9: Village safe for kids?
We advise Resident Evil 9: Village from age 17 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). This title is specifically designed to be disturbing and frightening for adult players, featuring graphic depictions of violence and psychological horror.
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