10 most violent video games of 2017 and child-friendly alternatives to keep the kids happy – and safe
This year has seen some of the bloodiest, scariest, most gruesome games ever to come out, but don’t worry parents – there are some great alternatives for younger players to sink their teeth into
Every year, video game graphics become more realistic and immersive, bringing players closer to the action and story than ever before. With violent video games, this realism ratchets up the brutality.
Despite that, video game promotions target children way younger than the games’ age rating. Trailers, demos, blogs and more air on television, go viral on social media and are discussed endlessly on game sites.
Marketers advertise the excitement, the depth of realism and the cool gameplay – but they often don’t tell you exactly how violent the games are. The truth is, most of the hyper-realistic, hyper-popular games are best left to mature players.
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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
Gamers try their best to be the last one standing in this online shooter, which throws up to 100 players into a constantly shrinking arena. Whether using firearms, cars, melee weapons or bare hands, players have to try to kill everyone they come across to ensure their safety. Even alliances between players can quickly be tossed aside in favour of points and survival, undermining the concepts of cooperation, loyalty and teamwork.
Alternative shooters: Hard Reset Redux (10+), Destiny 2 (13+)
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