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Jeanne D'Arc

(2007, Video Games - Strategy, Rated E10+, Play it on: PSP)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    Strategy game blends fact and fiction.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–15

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    This storyline blends fact and fiction about the life of Joan of Arc.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Characters switch allegiances, with friends turning evil and former enemies turning into allies. Some mature themes including a townsperson committing suicide by jumping off a cliff after demons kill his daughter. There are frequent religious references to God and Heaven. Jeanne believes God is speaking to her and giving her special powers. Because of her youth and gender, Jeanne is not taken seriously at the beginning but slowly proves herself.

  • Violence :

    Armies fight with medieval-era weapons (swords, bows, etc.) and magic. Battles emphasize strategy over one-on-one fighting, and are not graphic. When characters are defeated, they simply disappear.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Occasional use of "bastard," "damn," "hell," "bollocks" and similar mild curses. The English refer to the French as "frogs."

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    People are seen holding wine goblets.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Jeanne D'Arc

Parents need to know that this game is based on the life of Jeanne D'Arc but takes exceptional liberties with recorded events. Numerous references are made to God and heaven, and Jeanne believes God is the "Heavenly Voice" that guides her to take up arms against the English and to use a special armlet that grants her extra powers in battle.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the historical figure of Jeanne D'Arc and why she's considered to be such an important symbol to the citizens of France. Why was she not taken seriously at the beginning of her career, and how did she overcome people's prejudices? What was life in France like during the 15th century?
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