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Is Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom safe for your child?

Age guide

10+

We advise Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).

5-8
The complex building mechanics using Ultrahand and Fuse, combined with the vast, multi-layered world including the Depths, might be overwhelming for younger children.
9-12
This age group will likely enjoy the creative freedom offered by the Ultrahand and Fuse abilities, allowing them to build unique vehicles and weapons to tackle challenges in Hyrule's sky, surface, and underground.
13-15
Teenagers can delve into the intricate physics-based puzzles and combat strategies, fully utilizing the new abilities to explore every corner of the expanded map and uncover its deep lore.
16+
Older players will appreciate the advanced engineering challenges presented by the new mechanics, pushing the boundaries of what's possible within the game's systems for creative problem-solving and exploration.

This is an action-adventure game set in the vast world of Hyrule, allowing players to explore both the land and sky islands. It features innovative building mechanics, challenging puzzles, and a compelling storyline.

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
5/10

What parents should know

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a critically acclaimed open-world action-adventure game that expands on its predecessor with new mechanics like Ultrahand and Fuse for creative building and problem-solving. It features fantasy violence and a vast, multi-layered world that can lead to extensive play. Parents should monitor screen time and be aware of the game's complexity and potential for frustration.

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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?

Parentwise puts Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at 10+. We advise Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 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: Tears of the Kingdom?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (10+). This age group will likely enjoy the creative freedom offered by the Ultrahand and Fuse abilities, allowing them to build unique vehicles and weapons to tackle challenges in Hyrule's sky, surface, and underground.

Can a 12 year old play Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (10+). This age group will likely enjoy the creative freedom offered by the Ultrahand and Fuse abilities, allowing them to build unique vehicles and weapons to tackle challenges in Hyrule's sky, surface, and underground.

Can a 13 year old play Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (10+). Teenagers can delve into the intricate physics-based puzzles and combat strategies, fully utilizing the new abilities to explore every corner of the expanded map and uncover its deep lore.

Is Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom appropriate for kids?

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a critically acclaimed open-world action-adventure game that expands on its predecessor with new mechanics like Ultrahand and Fuse for creative building and problem-solving. Parentwise rates Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 9/10.

Is Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom family friendly?

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It features fantasy violence and a vast, multi-layered world that can lead to extensive play.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a critically acclaimed open-world action-adventure game that expands on its predecessor with new mechanics like Ultrahand and Fuse for creative building and problem-solving. 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: Tears of the Kingdom safe for kids?

We advise Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). It features fantasy violence and a vast, multi-layered world that can lead to extensive play.

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