War of the Roses

War of the Roses

Game • 2012

War of the Roses: Kingmaker is a team based third person action game set in 15th century England. Two rival branches of the Royal House of Plantagenet - the house of Lancaster (the reds) and the house of York (the whites) - it's a fight for the throne, and the player is thrown into the fray.

Adventure

Bara says...

Ages 16+, but every child is different

The game focuses on intense, realistic medieval warfare and visceral combat. Due to the high level of graphic violence and thematic focus on brutal political power struggles, it is unsuitable for younger players.

Content Safety Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of potentially concerning content

Sex & Nudity

0/5

There is no sexual content or nudity in this historical team-based combat game.

Violence & Gore

4/5

The game focuses on realistic, gritty medieval combat featuring swordplay, archery, and blunt weapons that result in blood splatter and realistic injury depictions. The combat is designed to be visceral, making it appropriate only for older audiences.

Profanity

1/5

Language is generally clean, though very mild exclamations like "d*mn" may be heard occasionally during heated combat scenarios.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

1/5

There is no significant focus on substance use, though brief background references to historical drinking may occasionally appear in tavern settings.

Frightening Scenes

2/5

The intense nature of battlefield combat and the realistic sounds of war can be unsettling for younger or more sensitive players.

Key Insights

Quick summary and important considerations

This is a competitive multiplayer game where players join teams to fight simulated battles based on a real historical war.

Content Warnings

Graphic violence
Gore

Detailed Analysis

In-depth insights for parents and educators

What Parents Need to Know

The game is centered entirely on intense, third-person melee combat with realistic weaponry. Expect significant depictions of violence and battlefield gore.

What Kids Can Learn

Players develop rapid reflexes and tactical coordination through squad-based team mechanics.

Key Topics Discussed

Medieval history
Military strategy
Team competition

Why Parents Might Like It

History enthusiasts may appreciate the period-accurate equipment and the atmospheric depiction of the War of the Roses.

Positives & Learning

What makes this content valuable for children

Positive Messages

1/5

The narrative emphasizes the high human cost of civil conflict, though it focuses primarily on competitive combat rather than moral growth.

Positive Role Models

1/5

Characters act as combatants in a zero-sum struggle for power, offering few opportunities for identifying positive behavioral role models.

Diverse Representations

1/5

No diverse representation indicated in available information; content is strictly focused on 15th-century English dynastic conflict.

Educational Value

2/5

Provides a rudimentary framework for understanding the historical divide between the houses of Lancaster and York.

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