Is Call of Duty: Black Ops appropriate for children?

# Call of Duty: Black Ops - Parent Guide Call of Duty: Black Ops is rated Mature and contains intense violence, strong language, and scary horror elements including zombies. The online multiplayer exposes children to unfiltered player communication. This game is not appropriate for children under 17 and requires parental discretion even for older teens.

What age is Call of Duty: Black Ops suitable for?

Our verdict for Call of Duty: Black Ops is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Call of Duty: Black Ops safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Strong

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Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Shooter

Released

2010

ESRB Rating

Mature

Available on

macOS, PC, iOS, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Wii, Xbox 360

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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God of War (2018)

Not recommended

Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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