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Is Team Fortress 2 safe for your child?
Age guide
13+
We advise Team Fortress 2 from age 13 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk).
- 5-8
- This game is not suitable for this age group due to its online multiplayer nature, cartoon violence, and unmoderated communication features.
- 9-12
- Players in this age range might be drawn to the colorful art style and diverse character classes, but parental supervision is crucial due to the unmoderated chat and competitive online environment.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can engage with the strategic gameplay and teamwork, but should be aware of the mature language and potential toxicity in public servers, making private servers with friends a safer option.
- 16+
- Older players often delve into the competitive aspects, community servers, and cosmetic item trading, understanding the nuances of online interactions and managing their own experiences.
Team Fortress 2 is a team-based multiplayer first-person shooter game where players choose from nine distinct classes, each with unique abilities and weapons, to compete in various objective-based game modes. It's known for its distinctive art style, humorous tone, and highly competitive gameplay.
- Age guide
- 13+
- Overall risk
- 7/10
- Violence
- 6/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 7/10
- Stranger contact
- 8/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 6/10
- Influence
- 7/10
What parents should know
Team Fortress 2 is a popular online multiplayer shooter with a vibrant community and various game modes, but it includes unmoderated communication, cartoon violence, and extensive in-game purchasing options. Parents should carefully manage chat settings and discuss spending to ensure a safe experience.
What to do about Team Fortress 2
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Team Fortress 2 age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Team Fortress 2?
Parentwise puts Team Fortress 2 at 13+. We advise Team Fortress 2 from age 13 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk). Violence scores 6/10, language 6/10, stranger contact 8/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old play Team Fortress 2?
Not by default: we advise Team Fortress 2 from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Players in this age range might be drawn to the colorful art style and diverse character classes, but parental supervision is crucial due to the unmoderated chat and competitive online environment.
Can a 12 year old play Team Fortress 2?
Not by default: we advise Team Fortress 2 from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Players in this age range might be drawn to the colorful art style and diverse character classes, but parental supervision is crucial due to the unmoderated chat and competitive online environment.
Can a 13 year old play Team Fortress 2?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Team Fortress 2 (13+). Teenagers can engage with the strategic gameplay and teamwork, but should be aware of the mature language and potential toxicity in public servers, making private servers with friends a safer option.
Is Team Fortress 2 appropriate for kids?
Team Fortress 2 is a popular online multiplayer shooter with a vibrant community and various game modes, but it includes unmoderated communication, cartoon violence, and extensive in-game purchasing options. Parentwise rates Team Fortress 2 overall as high risk (7/10), with stranger contact at 8/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Team Fortress 2 family friendly?
Team Fortress 2 is one of the higher-risk titles we rate, so treat it as supervised rather than family viewing. Parents should carefully manage chat settings and discuss spending to ensure a safe experience.
Team Fortress 2 parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Team Fortress 2 is a popular online multiplayer shooter with a vibrant community and various game modes, but it includes unmoderated communication, cartoon violence, and extensive in-game purchasing options. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (8/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Team Fortress 2 safe for kids?
We advise Team Fortress 2 from age 13 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk). Parents should carefully manage chat settings and discuss spending to ensure a safe experience.
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