Is Too Human Appropriate for Kids?

Depends on the child’s age and maturity. Too Human (Xbox 360, 2008) is rated **M (Mature 17+)** by the ESRB. Here’s why:

Content Breakdown

• Violence: Frequent combat with swords, guns, cybernetic powers. Blood, dismemberment, ragdoll physics.
• Mature Themes: Norse mythology reimagined as sci-fi; war, betrayal, sacrifice, death, existential dread. Dialogue includes fatalistic philosophy.
• Partial Nudity: Some female NPCs / cybernetic designs show stylized cleavage / body contours.
• Language: Occasional mild profanity (damn, hell, bastard).

Factors for Parents

• ESRB Rating: M = 17+. Retailers enforce this.
• Child’s temperament: Sensitive to gore? Scared by dark lore? Prone to mimicking combat?
• Co-play / discussion: Play alongside them; talk through themes.
• Alternatives: Minecraft, LEGO Games, Spyro Reignited, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – similar action/exploration without M-rated content.

Watch a 15-minute gameplay video (YouTube: “Too Human gameplay”) before deciding. You know your kid best.