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Is Metroid safe for children?

Everyone Action, Platformer Use caution
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# Metroid Parent Guide Metroid is a space-themed action platformer rated Everyone that's generally appropriate for children, though some mild creepy visuals and moderate combat may startle younger players. There's no profanity or sexual content, making it a solid choice for older elementary-age children and up. Consider your child's comfort with atmospheric tension before playing.
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Violence
Moderate
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Language / Profanity
None
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Sexual Content
None
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Horror / Scary
Mild
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In-App Purchases
None
Genre
Action, Platformer
Released
1986
ESRB Rating
Everyone
Available on
Game Boy Advance, NES
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
With parent
Ages 13+
Yes

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