FTL: Faster Than Light Parents Guide: Age Rating, Safety & Tips
Recommended age: 10+
Recommended play time: 1-2 hours per session, but games can be shorter or longer depending on luck and skill.
FTL: Faster Than Light is a real-time strategy roguelike where players pilot a spaceship and its crew through procedurally generated sectors of space, battling enemy ships and managing resources. It's a challenging game that emphasizes decision-making, resource management, and adapting to unexpected events.
What is this game
FTL is a game about commanding a spaceship, making tough choices, and trying to survive a journey across dangerous space. You'll manage your ship's systems, crew, and weapons against enemy ships, with the goal of reaching the Federation flee base before the Rebel fleet catches you. Every game is different!
Safety tips
- Be aware of the game's difficulty; it can be frustrating. Encourage breaks if needed.
- Discuss in-game purchases if they exist, though FTL is a one-time purchase game.
- Talk about the game's themes of combat and resource scarcity; ensure your child understands it's a simulation.