Question to people who own this

[gapper4]

Hi guys,

My 9-year-old son keeps pestering me to get him this game because he claims that it will teach him to type. So, I have two questions: 1) is the game appropriate for a 9-year-old and 2) can it really teach you to touch-type ? Thanks for the feedback !

[LowJack_VA1]

I, personally, would not give this game to a 9 year old, and it can improve your typing skills.

[Subzero]

Don't buy this game unless you want your kid to "fxxk this and fxxk that".

Instead, better get the original Typing of the Dead, it has proper tutorial for touch typing. And words are more sarcastic and funny.

Too bad it isn't on Steam, and likely can't buy anywhere online...
Though it's still compatible with Windows 10.

[gapper4]

Thanks gents ! This input helped a lot. I showed your responses to my son and now he believes that it's not just me being a boring ole' dad for refusing to buy it !

[Bluebeak]

The game has a lot of swearing in it.

Otherwise it's an excellent game to practice your typing skills. The original Typing of the Dead was a bit better as a typing aid specifically. Since it included an elaborate tutorial.

[Lizard Queen]

At one point this game held the Guinness World Record for most swearing in a videogame ever.

[Randumb Doomer]

No kidding. If I had a penny for every time Isaac cursed, I'd have enough money to cure diabetes. Twice.

[*P0P$*FR3$H3NM3Y3R*]

Actually this game is banned in Germany. I assume due to violence...but theres alot of swear words in this aswell.

[Spectrum Legacy]

Just going through the story mode right now and yeah, it's very profane. However maybe non-story mode with something like Shakespeare, dance with the dead or love at first bite dlc would make it more benign I reckon - but I can't confirm yet. In the 90s, I would slap at it ye good olde sticker "parental advisory" or parental supervision advised for sure.

[JohnnyQuid6250]

Honestly, it's not appropriate for a 9-year old, unless you and your husband go around the house dropping MF-Bombs all day. There's also a bit of nudity and questionable adult content. That said, I assume it CAN help with typing. I type pretty fast, but what really helped me in this game was getting a mechanical keyboard. I learned on an electronic typewriter back in '95-'96, so I needed that clicky feel of a good mechanical keyboard. But yeah, don't let him get this. It's pretty vulgar.

[Replicant]

9 years old? Sound to me your son needs some deadspace

[Eva Foxglove]

There is a lot of swear words but this is something your 9 year old will hear a lot of in real life too. I have an uncle who swears in every sentence and has 2 daughters around your son's age. Their mum (and dad too) taught them not to take after daddy so they've learnt not to include them in their speech. Maybe you can guide your son too in this :)

[Liam Neeson]

Originally posted by Subzero:

Don't buy this game unless you want your kid to "fxxk this and fxxk that".

Instead, better get the original Typing of the Dead, it has proper tutorial for touch typing. And words are more sarcastic and funny.

Too bad it isn't on Steam, and likely can't buy anywhere online...
Though it's still compatible with Windows 10.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Typing-of-the-Dead-PC-Big-Box-Game-Sega-Computer-Very-Good-Condition-/322501417007?epid=214750600&hash=item4b1695182f:g:f-sAAOSw53NY~hHr

They're on ebay for about this price.

[Two Clicks]

Its actually quite gory as well. Lots of dismembement, body parts and blood. Not suitable viewing for a 9yo or anyone below 17.

http://www.esrb.org/ratings/Synopsis.aspx?Certificate=10004487&Title=+Typing+of+the+Dead%3a+Overkill

ESRB Rating Category: MATURE
Content is generally suitable for ages 17 and up. May contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content and/or strong language.

Content Descriptors: Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, Partial Nudity, Strong Language.

[Artuurs|Sick]

Originally posted by gapper4:

Thanks gents ! This input helped a lot. I showed your responses to my son and now he believes that it's not just me being a boring ole' dad for refusing to buy it !

But you are being a boring old idiot dad, he wants this, you refuse him this, ♥♥♥♥ you, he doesnt need this game to learn swearing.

[gapper4]

Originally posted by Artuurs:

Originally posted by gapper4:

Thanks gents ! This input helped a lot. I showed your responses to my son and now he believes that it's not just me being a boring ole' dad for refusing to buy it !

But you are being a boring old idiot dad, he wants this, you refuse him this, ♥♥♥♥ you, he doesnt need this game to learn swearing.

I dearly hope you were being sarcastic 'cause if you weren't....boy, I feel sorry for your parents, kid.