Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Parents Guide: Age Rating, Safety & Tips
Recommended age: 16+
Recommended play time: 1.5 - 2 hours, with breaks between boss fights.
Oh dear, Sekiro! My oldest son, the 15-year-old, went crazy for this game a year ago, and I, Papa Chaim from Nes Ziona, had to do a bit of research to understand what was going on. This isn't a regular game, folks, it's something totally different. But don't worry, I'm here to help you understand this madness, and without looking foolish in front of the kids (which is hard, believe me).
What is this game
Listen, Sekiro is an action-adventure game. You play as a kind of ninja, or a samurai (they call him 'Wolf,' or 'One-armed Wolf' actually), who needs to save some cute prince. Now, don't expect it to be easy. This game is so hard that my kids cried to me in the evening that it was 'unfair.' You have to fight monsters and scary creatures, and you constantly die and come back to life. It's almost like a 'Survivor' saga but with swords and kung fu. There's a lot of age-appropriate violence there, so pay attention to that. It's rated 16+, and rightly so.
Safety tips
- {"title":"Intense Violence","content":"This game is very violent. There is dismemberment, decapitation, and a lot of blood. It's 16+ and rightly so. Make sure the child understands that this is a fic…
- {"title":"Frustration, joy, and beyond","content":"Sekiro is a frustrating game to extreme levels. Kids will curse, shout, and get angry. Talk to them about it, that it's okay to get angry but not to…
- {"title":"Limited Screen Time","content":"Because this game is so intense and requires a lot of concentration, it can draw them in. Set clear boundaries for playtime, because they won't notice time f…