Split Fiction Parents Guide: Age Rating, Safety & Tips
Recommended age: 10+
Recommended play time: You can 'sit' on one story for between one to two hours, it depends on how fast they read and how much they think about their choices. My son can finish a story in an hour, my middle daughter thinks…
Alright, here's something my kids, especially my middle daughter (13), have been talking about quite a bit lately. For the youngsters among us (like myself, a few months ago), meet Split Fiction. It's like reading a book but with a huge twist, and my kids absolutely love it. I'm not a big gamer, you know, but I learned a bit to understand what they're talking about.
What is this game
Listen, this isn't a game in the usual sense of the word. It's like an interactive book, or a story you actually build as you go. The kids read a story, and at certain points, they have to choose how it continues. There are two protagonists, each seeing the world differently, and the child's choices impact what happens. It sounds complicated, right? It took me a week to understand what it meant, but it's just like a book with choices. It's pretty cool, huh? It encourages reading, what could be bad about that?
Safety tips
- {"title":"Time Limit (Because the Right Eye Hurts)","content":"Although it's more reading than gaming, it's still important to limit screen time. My kids can sit for hours in front of this. Remind th…
- {"title":"Age-Appropriate Content","content":"Because there are 'moral dilemmas' and choices that can be difficult, it's worth paying attention that the story's content is suitable for their age. Usu…
- {"title":"Open Dialogue About Decision Making","content":"This is an excellent opportunity to talk to them about how they make decisions, not just in the game, but also in life. Ask them why they cho…