Review

Trenches

Common Sense Media says

Fun WWI strategy game, but multiplayer raises concerns.
Age
13
Quality
 
  • Ease of use2
    There's a lot going on in a small space here and it can get confusing. The game has a thorough tutorial, but many of the words are compressed and illegible, which will leave newcomers to this sort of game baffled.
  • Violence3
    The game is set during World War I and you're tasked with fighting in the trenches of Western Europe. Weapons include guns, bombs, and poison gas. Characters die frequently on screen, but there is no blood or screams.
  • Sex0
    Not applicable.
  • Language0
    Not applicable.
  • Consumerism2
    Some links within the app take you out of the game and into the app store where the publisher's other products are offered for sale.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking0
    Not applicable.
  • Privacy & safety4
    Minor privacy concerns. The game can connect to Apple's Game Center so that players can post achievements to leaderboards and play against others. The game connects to Apple's Game Center for multiplayer matches, letting you play with friends or strangers, but no personal information is exchanged. The game supports voice chat, though, so children could potentially be exposed to inappropriate language or suggestions.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Trenches is an action/strategy game set in World War I that casts the player as British forces pitted against the Germans. There are several gameplay modes: campaign, which features three levels of difficulty; skirmish, which lets you set up battles; and multiplayer, which pits you against friends and strangers. This last mode raises some alarms, as children could voice chat with strangers. Weapons in the game are pretty standard for a war game: Guns, bombs, and poison gas. It might sound bad, but the game is presented with cartoon soldiers and does not feature any blood or screams. The action, though, can get intense and is not appropriate for young children. 

 

 

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