Infinity Blade II

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Common Sense Media says

Action-heavy sword game adds depth; still for older teens.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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GOOD: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
FAIR: Somewhat engaging, OK learning approach.
NOT FOR LEARNING: Not recommended for learning.

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AGE
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Infinity Blade II is the sequel to one of the App Store's most popular action games. While the game has made some advancements in story, it's very similar to its predecessor, with spectacular graphics and a series of intense fights against a series of armored opponents. It's definitely not a game well-suited for pre-teens. The game is also a bit buggy, sometimes skipping over dialogue, and there are complaints of crashes, even after a patch was released soon after launch. There is no blood in the battles, but some of the death strokes are graphic. The game also encourages you to slash an opponent as many times as you can before he or she falls for bonus experience points. Users can share high scores via the Game Center social network, but participation is optional.

  • Ease of use4
    The controls are very well done and easy to grasp. The developers also resisted the urge to put too many actions into the game.
  • Violence4
    Like its predecessor, the game is a series of intense fights, but this time around, the storyline is more tightly integrated into the game. Players use swords and magic to defeat a string of enemies, who come equipped with axes, maces, clubs, and other medieval-style weapons. There is no blood; however, players will see finishing death moves in close-up graphics. Players are also rewarded bonus points for slashing an opponent as many times as possible before he falls. The names of some achievements may also disturb parents (i.e. "It's ok to hit girls" after defeating a strong female opponent). 
  • Sex0
    Not applicable.
  • Language0
    Not applicable.
  • Consumerism3
    Players can purchase in-game gold to improve weapons, armor, and more, should they not wish to wait to earn it in the game. 
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking0
    Not applicable.
  • Privacy & safety4
    Some privacy concerns. Players can opt in to Apple’s Game Center to track scores and achievements, and for some games, challenge friends. Players can send and receive friend requests using an email address or Game Center nickname, revealing the first and last name associated with each party’s Apple ID and, in the case of email requests, the sender’s email address. With iOS 5, players can opt to have a private or public profile, which can include a photo. With a public profile, your real name is visible to all other players, and Game Center will recommend you to other players using your real name. With a private profile, only your friends can see your real name, and Game Center will not recommend you to other players.
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What kids can learn

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Infinity Blade II wasn't created with educational intent, and we don’t recommend it for learning.

Is it any good?

 

It would have been easy for Chair Entertainment to simply rest on its laurels with INFINITY BLADE II. The first game, after all, was a smash hit. And while there is a certain sense of sameness with this sequel, there are also new role-playing elements that make it feel less like a treadmill. The game is once again a graphical tour de force and still caters well to the quick-play philosophy that iOS gamers embrace. Unfortunately, some of the original game's weaknesses remain. Though there are a number of weapons and spells at your disposal, there's not a lot of variety in the battles, which makes long sessions with the game sometimes feel a bit repetitive (though not nearly as fast as the original).

Ultimately, that doesn't drag down the game, though. Like its predecessor, this is an app that is great looking and a fun action title, broken into digestible segments that keep it from getting frustrating. And the added emphasis on story, while at times confusing, is a nice new touch.

This review was written by Chris Morris

What kids can learn

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Infinity Blade II wasn't created with educational intent, and we don’t recommend it for learning.

This review was written by Chris Morris
Teen, 14 years old
February 20, 2012
AGE
15
 
Great game for teens.
lots of brutal finishing moves are shown after a fight.
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Teen, 14 years old
March 13, 2012
AGE
11
 
Incredible
A great and very well made game. There is absolutely no blood even though you would expect it in a swordfighting game. There are some finishing blows which can be pretty graphic, even though there's no blood or gore. It should ok for your 11 year olds. Excellent graphics and polished controls. Deffinently recommend.
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Teen, 13 years old
April 14, 2012
AGE
10
 
Great game
Great game, not that violent at all. Great story, no blood or gore. Recommended for 10 and up. Keep up the good work Chair.
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This review was written by Chris Morris
Category:Action Games
Platforms:iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Price:$6.99
Size:939.00 MB
Publisher:Chair Entertainment Group, LLC
Version:1.0.1
Release date:December 3, 2011
Minimum software requirements:iOS 3.2 or later
This review was written by Chris Morris
 

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FAIR: Somewhat engaging, OK learning approach.
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