Grand Theft Auto or GTA is a very popular series of action-adventure games that every teen is a fan of. But it is also one of the most talked-about or the most controversial games of all time that gives a second thought to all the parents. So as a parent, if you are concerned if you should let your child play GTA or not? Then we have answers to all your queries!
Here is a complete guide explaining what is GTA Age Rating and what age is safe for children. So, without any further delay let us get started with it.
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GTA Age Rating
The ‘Age Rating’ is basically a term used to indicate the safe age limit of a person viewing particular content. ESRB or Entertainment Software Rating Board is a self-regulatory organization in the United States that assigns age, ratings, advertising guidelines, and online privacy principles for computer and video games.
So, according to the ESRB rating except for GTA San Andres all the other series of GTA are marked as M i.e. 17+. This clearly means that all the GTA games except the Sand Andres are safe enough for children of age 17 and above.
As we mentioned earlier, the GTA series has been popular because of all its controversies in the past. Also, all the violence, gambling, heist, stealing, strong language, and adult content on it gives all the parents the second thought about if they should let their children have their hands-on it or not.
Even if the ESBR rating for GTA is 17+ only, it depends from children to children, their maturity, and how they take up these things. This makes us difficult to comment on the exact or correct age at which you should allow your child to play his\her favorite GTA!
On the other hand, GTA San Andres is rated as an 18+ game after the addition of the Hot Coffee mod in it. It has a lot of adult content, gambling, stealing, and intense violence that is not good for children below the age of 18.
Hence, we suggest you analyze your children and then decide if your child is capable of taking all these things maturely before you make your decision!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.1 Is GTA San Andres 18+ Game?
Ans: Yes, GTA San Andress is an adult game and should not be played by children below it.
Q.2 Is GTA Safe For 13+ Children?
Ans: According to ESRB it isn’t, but it depends on how mature the child is.
Q. 3 Is GTA III Safe For 13+ Children?
Ans: It is safe for 13+ children depending on their maturity.
Q.4 Is GTA V is a 17+ game?
Ans: Yes, GTA 5 is a 17+ video game according to ESRB.
