Is Mass Effect 3 appropriate for children?

# Mass Effect 3 - Parental Guide Mass Effect 3 is a mature sci-fi action game featuring intense combat, strong language, and sexual content that makes it unsuitable for children. The story involves complex themes around relationships and war, with graphic violence throughout. This Mature-rated game is best reserved for older teens and adults.

What age is Mass Effect 3 suitable for?

Our verdict for Mass Effect 3 is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Mass Effect 3 safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Strong

👻

Horror / Scary

Moderate

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, RPG

Released

2012

ESRB Rating

Mature

Available on

PlayStation 3, Xbox One, PC, Wii U, 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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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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