Appropriate age for Call Of Duty 2

[Shakes]

Does anyone have this game Call Of Duty 2? I have 2 boys, 11 and 13, that want it. Is it appropriate at this age?

[vision63]

Only if they're feeling the call of duty.

The game is really a cartoon, but it takes itself so seriously. I think these games are really only a problem when there isn't a Shakes around to maintain a general household sense of good values.

[d0e]

offline yes, online multi player i'd keep a eye on them.

[mattkime]

i think it depends upon how you feel about video games.

it doesn't matter what their age is if they can't separate video games from reality.

[Mr Downtown]

Here's a test. Do they still smirk every time you say "call of doody?"

[Kiva]

personally, i'd wait until older....but the fact that you are asking indicates you may be just fine. Just limit the amount of time playing. Those first person shooters end up being a form of hypnosis and literally can enter dreams..

kiva

[Jem]

How well do they understand what happened in World War II? It might help to put it a bit in perspective, so it can be a learning experience and not just a "Shoot 'em up" experience.

Not that there is ever a "good" war, but one thing I think these games CAN teach is that dying DOES happen in war, and that it is inevitable, especially to accomplish what was done in WWII. A frank discussion about the differences between a "game simulation" and the real thing, might help underscore the message that they are not and should not be considered equivalent experiences.

Thisis a somewhat complex concept to grasp. 13 might be old enough. I would think 11 might still be a bit young. You know your kids best.

Thanks for stopping to think about this, and for asking. I wish more parents would.