Game · Medium risk
Is Zelda: Breath of the Wild safe for your child?
Age guide
10+
We advise Zelda: Breath of the Wild from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- Younger children may find the open-world exploration and complex puzzle-solving in Breath of the Wild challenging, and some enemies like Guardians might be intimidating.
- 9-12
- This age group can enjoy the vast open world, engaging combat, and the freedom to explore Hyrule, though some of the more difficult shrines and boss battles may require perseverance.
- 13-15
- Teenagers will appreciate the deep lore, strategic combat, and the sense of accomplishment from overcoming difficult challenges and uncovering all the game's secrets.
- 16+
- Older players can fully immerse themselves in the intricate game mechanics, environmental storytelling, and the expansive world design, often engaging in speedrunning or advanced combat techniques.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an action-adventure game set in an open world where players explore the kingdom of Hyrule. Players control Link as he awakens from a 100-year slumber to defeat Calamity Ganon and save Princess Zelda.
- 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
Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an acclaimed open-world action-adventure game known for its expansive world, freedom of exploration, and challenging puzzles. It features fantasy violence against various creatures and can be very time-consuming due to its vast content. Parents should manage screen time and be aware of the game's difficulty for younger players.
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Zelda: Breath of the Wild?
Parentwise puts Zelda: Breath of the Wild at 10+. We advise 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 Zelda: Breath of the Wild?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Zelda: Breath of the Wild (10+). This age group can enjoy the vast open world, engaging combat, and the freedom to explore Hyrule, though some of the more difficult shrines and boss battles may require perseverance.
Can a 12 year old play Zelda: Breath of the Wild?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Zelda: Breath of the Wild (10+). This age group can enjoy the vast open world, engaging combat, and the freedom to explore Hyrule, though some of the more difficult shrines and boss battles may require perseverance.
Can a 13 year old play Zelda: Breath of the Wild?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Zelda: Breath of the Wild (10+). Teenagers will appreciate the deep lore, strategic combat, and the sense of accomplishment from overcoming difficult challenges and uncovering all the game's secrets.
Is Zelda: Breath of the Wild appropriate for kids?
Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an acclaimed open-world action-adventure game known for its expansive world, freedom of exploration, and challenging puzzles. Parentwise rates Zelda: Breath of the Wild overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 9/10.
Is Zelda: Breath of the Wild family friendly?
Zelda: Breath of the Wild sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It features fantasy violence against various creatures and can be very time-consuming due to its vast content.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an acclaimed open-world action-adventure game known for its expansive world, freedom of exploration, and challenging puzzles. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (9/10).
Is Zelda: Breath of the Wild safe for kids?
We advise Zelda: Breath of the Wild from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). It features fantasy violence against various creatures and can be very time-consuming due to its vast content.
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