Is Resistance: Retribution appropriate for children?

Resistance: Retribution is a shooter game with strong violence and language that's rated Mature for ages 17+. The game features intense combat against aliens with moderate horror elements and sexual content, making it unsuitable for younger children. Since there's no online multiplayer, you can monitor single-player gameplay, but the graphic violence and language make this inappropriate for most children.

What age is Resistance: Retribution suitable for?

Our verdict for Resistance: Retribution is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Resistance: Retribution 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

Moderate

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Shooter

Released

2009

ESRB Rating

Mature

Available on

PSP

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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