Ultrakill Parents Guide: Age Rating, Safety & Tips
Recommended age: 16+
Recommended play time: An hour and a half in the evening, once or twice a week when they really want to 'blow off some steam'.
Alright, welcome to modern parenting, my friends! My oldest son (15) just started talking about 'Ultrakill'... it took me a week to figure out it wasn't some kind of combat training for the army, but a video game. I admit, I'm no gamer, I barely know how to turn on the computer for the kids, but for you, and especially for our kids, I learned a little about what's going on in there.
What is this game
So imagine a super fast-paced action movie, one where everything's jumping and exploding on screen, but you're the one controlling the hero. It's a very immersive first-person shooter game, which means everything looks like you're seeing it from your hero's perspective. The goal is to kill monsters quickly and with style, to drain their blood (yes, yes, it sounds terrible, but it makes sense in the game!) to survive and regain health. It's a game with a crazy pace, graphics in a slightly older but intentional style (like retro games that are in fashion today), and tons and tons of action. The kids call it 'heavy music with shooting'.
Safety tips
- {"title":"Rejecting Violence","content":"Although the game is very visually violent, it's most important to remind them that it's just a game. The blood and violence are part of the mechanics and 'dr…
- {"title":"Screen Time Limits","content":"This game is crazy and fast-paced, and kids can easily get sucked into it. It's very important to limit game time so they don't lose track of time. One to two…
- {"title":"Talk About Frustrations","content":"Because the game is difficult and fast-paced, kids can get very angry when they struggle. Encourage them to talk about their frustrations instead of 'let…