Goosey Lucy Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Does anyone know anything about this game? I'm an old fogey Mum and don't really understand what my two boys are getting in to. ES - 12 - has signed up to play this game, YS - 8 - also wants to join. They need email addresses to do so, ES has used his own, YS doesn't have one so wants to register using mine. I am very wary of online game type things, we had a bit of an issue with YS and Moshi Monsters a while ago, OH isn't available to ask for guidance so I'm doing the next best thing and asking you. Am I being too cautious? What does the game involve? I understand you can use real money to buy some things, this raises alarm bells with me (maybe I've watched too many Big Bang Theory episodes ) Thanks, Lucy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I will ask the gamer daughters.....what platform is it on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 ES is using an iPad2, YS is using a laptop. Thanks Cinnamon, it's the latest craze sweeping through Year 7 at school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 It is a online multiplayer game, as far as I can see, they don't need any personal details, such as name, address. You need to supply an email address if you want to save your progress, but once you have registered you can link a credit card/paypal account and you can buy things to help you in the game. That said, you dont have to buy things, you can still play the game for free. You do have to go around shooting things, but it is not violent at all. But, there is a chat feature built in and a few rude words do go undetected by the swear filter. You can have a go for yourself at this link, just click on play, and you can have a quick look using the guest account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Hi Fred, thank you, I think you've put my mind at rest. So long as YS stays away from any chatroom I'll let him play. I knew Omleteers wouldn't let me down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margalot Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Fred, I just had a quick peek at this! and got as far as shoot the evil chickens!!!! I wasnt shooting any chickens!! Reminds me of minesweeper which my son plays, when I laughed at the graphics and told him it reminded me of my commordore vic20 and its groovy games he wasnt too impressed. I mean he goes from xbox 360 in HD where the people look almost real back to graphics made with little blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 My OH still uses his beloved Vic20, hes teaching ES how to write programs. He also has an emulator running on his pc s he can play all the old Commodore 64etc games.. I don't get it but he's happy so I'm happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 My 16 yr old goes from Xbox 360 to Minesweeper too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
