Could be a good opportunity to have that parent-to-parent conversation with your son's friends too. Apex has a PEGI rating of 16. How Technology Is Reshaping Democracy and Our Lives, Discover activities to get kids excited for a new year of possibilities from Wide Open School, Online Playdates, Game Nights, and Other Ways to Socialize at a Distance, Keeping Kids Motivated for Online Learning. Flag as inappropriate  Flag as inappropriate  Kid, 11 years old February 28, 2019 © Common Sense Media. Each player on a squad gets to choose one of eight characters (called "Legends") to play, each with a different set of skills and abilities. Could be a good opportunity to have that parent-to-parent conversation with your son's friends too. Common Sense Media says: Epic battle royale game is more realistic than Fortnite. It definitely is very different and stands out compared to other entries in the genre. Parent of a 6 and 8-year-old written by R Chang February 22, 2019 The VSC expand the rating in their examiner's report which states: "Players can use a range of modern military weapons such as pistols, sniper rifles, automatic guns, frag grenades and knives. Sign in or sign up to share your thoughts PEGI have said this is because it ‘features sustained depictions of violence towards human characters and moderate violence. I never really understand this game, mainly the same as Fortnite, but chopped down a notch. Download Apex Legends for free on PlayStation® 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Origin and Steam. I can understand that parents neither like Apex nor Fortnite, my parents did not like either things we did when I was a kid, their parents also did not like the things they did. But Common Sense Media recommends Apex Legends for teens 14 and up, due to the online chat and frantic violence. yeah, these games are just updated versions of cowboys and indians. It is just a red tint if you will around the edge of your screen. Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. All rights reserved. Finally, An adult on the internet that is sensible. Read Common Sense Media's Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege review, age rating, and parents guide. How Technology Is Reshaping Democracy and Our Lives, Discover activities to get kids excited for a new year of possibilities from Wide Open School, Online Playdates, Game Nights, and Other Ways to Socialize at a Distance, Keeping Kids Motivated for Online Learning. - Caffeine Gaming Common Sense and other associated names and logos are trademarks of Common Sense Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN: 41-2024986). Meanwhile, our friends in Europe have a PEGI Apex Legends age rating of 16 years old. Common Sense and other associated names and logos are trademarks of Common Sense Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN: 41-2024986). 1:42. Where Fortnite allows for solo play, Apex Legends requires people to join a squad of three. Read Common Sense Media's Legend review, age rating, and parents guide. I wish adults freaking out over nothing would be banned. Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between, Can my kid play and chat with strangers on, keep an eye on how the game affects your kid, As "Fortnite" Blows Up, Parents Need to Up Their Game, How to Set Parental Controls on the PlayStation 4, Popular YouTube Gamers Kids Can't Get Enough Of, How to Set Parental Controls on the Xbox One, Snapchat, Kik, and 6 More Iffy Messaging Apps Teens Love. Yes, that could buy me some low-level items but the good stuff costs 1,200 metal. Home About Apex Legends Maps FAQ PC Requirements Credits Accessibility Legends Season 7 Season 6 Season 5 Season 4 Season 3 Season 2 Season 1 Battle Pass Latest News Game Updates Latest Media Forums Compete Community Tournament Guidelines playapexshop.com Legend Editions Home About Apex Legends … Sign in or sign up to share your thoughts A fun, but very boring version of Fortnite. What age should you be to play Apex Legends? Adult written by omniaki February 28, 2019 I hate to say this, but "kids playing war" is as old as the hills - it used to be cowboys and Indians, then cops n robbers... and you can ban the game from your house - we did at ours because the kids are too young for it (in our parenting opinion). Kid, 11 years old February 28, 2019 And its 100% free but there is microtransactions (thanks a lot EA). Pings require only the tap of a button and appear as text in the top right corner of the screen, alerting players to weapons, ammo, movement, and enemies. right with you dude. Sign in or sign up to share your thoughts Flag as inappropriate  Print, Adult written by omniaki February 28, 2019, Kid, 11 years old February 28, 2019 Sign in or sign up to share your thoughts Read Common Sense Media's full review to learn more about how it works. Keep up the great work, Frannie! It doesn't appear to have stunted their social network one bit. Anyways, If the government had restrictions on games like these, they could go after anything else they disagree with. Apex Legends. Oh No. How much does Apex Legends cost? Let your kids try the game. Read this review to see why Dragon Mania Legends - Fantasy is inappropriate and how to talk to your children about it. Flag as inappropriate  The game is heavily based on teamwork but some ply might swear but you can mute them. It doesn't appear to have stunted their social network one bit. I hate to say this, but "kids playing war" is as old as the hills - it used to be cowboys and Indians, then cops n robbers... and you can ban the game from your house - we did at ours because the kids are too young for it (in our parenting opinion). yeah, these games are just updated versions of cowboys and indians. Mirage's room in the dropship, as seen in the Season 3 trailer and in the 'Humble Witt' loading screen, contains several pieces of Mirage fanart from real-life fans of Apex Legends. Sign in or sign up to share your thoughts yeah, these games are just updated versions of cowboys and indians. The safest way to play is to be on a squad only with people you know or to mute voice and text chat. Jump to a section Videos Screenshots Wallpapers Video Backgrounds Videos Apex Fight Night Game Trailer. (T For Teen (13+)) The game is fantastic and has nice graphics. Censorship is awful. Kid, 12 years old February 28, 2019 Sign in or sign up to share your thoughts While there is a bit of cursing, it isn't enough to detour me from play. Not appropriate for persons below 16 years of age.’ Kid, 11 years old March 13, 2019 Most games use blood as a warning that you are losing health. I’ve put a lot of hours into Respawn’s latest, and haven’t had the desire to stop yet. I used to be a Fortnite fan, but I switched when this game came out. Looking to show off your love for the Apex Games? Most games use blood as a warning that you are losing health. yeah, these games are just updated versions of cowboys and indians. Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. Apex Legends has a grittier look and feel compared to Fortnite's cartoony, bloodless style. You should never judge a game by the rating. I think that it is a good game for, as it says in the rating, teens. Twitter This is a very fun game that you should let your kid play, Well this game does have a little bit of blood is not overly graphic at all I would be comfortable with the most kids playing this game the only other thing is the voice chat your younger kids might want to avoid this game if they are very sensitive to online toxicity however if you can get past all of that this is a great game and I've never really liked for Fortnite and this is a great battle royale to replace that game. Here's everything you need to know about the popular video game. i think what this proves is that kids are underated. age 12+. I really liked it right away, I liked all the characters and the realistic graphics. It is just a red tint if you will around the edge of your screen. We unfortunately cannot control other families, but we can at least explain to our kids that we're fine if they want to mimic the "emotes" from Fortnite, we will not be allowing them to play the game. What's the story behind those pings? right with you dude. Censorship is awful. Sign in or sign up to share your thoughts For such a small character pool, we have many people of color, and even a non-binary legend. Kid, 11 years old March 13, 2019 Do you notice behavior changes when kids are playing, or afterward? yeah, these games are just updated versions of cowboys and indians. Sign in or sign up to share your thoughts A list of the official ages of all the Apex Legends characters. I am level 33 in Apex Legends right now and I only have 330 crafting metal. For such a small character pool, we have many people of color, and even a non-binary legend. We unfortunately cannot control other families, but we can at least explain to our kids that we're fine if they want to mimic the "emotes" from Fortnite, we will not be allowing them to play the game. Could be a good opportunity to have that parent-to-parent conversation with your son's friends too. This, alongside the general hype that saw people quickly jump in, could have made it easy to miss its assigned age ratings. Flag as inappropriate  The representation! The game is in my opinion a mix between Titanfall, Overwatch and Fortnite. Sign in or sign up to share your thoughts Email I hate to say this, but "kids playing war" is as old as the hills - it used to be cowboys and Indians, then cops n robbers... and you can ban the game from your house - we did at ours because the kids are too young for it (in our parenting opinion). Apex Legends is a game created by Respawn Entertainment. Even with the guidelines and limitations set at home, Fortnite is all my son can talk about. How much does Apex Legends cost? Is it even more addicting than Fortnite? Sign in or sign up to share your thoughts With any new game -- especially those that get ultra-popular overnight -- it's wise to keep an eye on how the game affects your kid. Parent of a 6 and 8-year-old written by R Chang February 22, 2019 These age ratings provide guidance to consumers, parents in particular, to help them decide whether or not to buy a particular product for a child. Pinterest [2] Next to a rock near the Mirage Voy’age, there is an audio log of Mirage talking with his mother, suggesting Evelyn Witt to have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. I think another important note to add would be how amazing and diverse the cast of legends is. Could be a good opportunity to have that parent-to-parent conversation with your son's friends too. The game can be really fun most of the time. Explore a growing roster of diverse characters and experience intense tactical squad play in a bold, new evolution of battle royale." Sign in or sign up to share your thoughts Real money can be used to buy Apex Coins, the main form of in-game currency. It's all any of the boys in his social circles talk about. Censorship is awful. In Apex Legends, every player is on a team of three, so unless your kid has two other friends with the same gaming platform, they'll be playing the game with people they don't know. Flag as inappropriate, Kid, 11 years old February 28, 2019 Flag as inappropriate, Kid, 12 years old February 28, 2019 Sign in or sign up to share your thoughts As signified in the ratings the game includes purchases. I feel that anyone younger than 12 should not play a game like this. I think another important note to add would be how amazing and diverse the cast of legends is. Flag as inappropriate  In the UK and Europe, PEGI rate Apex Legends suitable for those 16 and older because it features sustained depictions of violence towards human characters. I don't play either games, but this is what it looks like to me. However, there are many opportunities for in-game spending. The ESRB has assigned a T, or Teen, rating to Apex Legends, which means that the game can be played by anyone aged 13 and older. Sign in or sign up to share your thoughts If this helps, you can use knives to stab other players by 'finishing them.'