CoryxKenshin – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

CoryxKenshin

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YouTube2009

65%

WISE Score

23.6M

Subscribers

Faith-forward gaming YouTuber who censors the bad words but can't censor the horror game nightmares your kid will have.

CoryxKenshin

YouTube

2009

65%

WISE Score

23.6M

Subscribers

Faith-forward gaming YouTuber who censors the bad words but can't censor the horror game nightmares your kid will have.

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Screenwise Verdict

CoryxKenshin is basically the best-case scenario for gaming YouTube—a genuinely kind, faith-forward creator who actively tries to keep things clean. Parents love him compared to the alternatives (looking at you, Dashie).

But let's not kid ourselves: he's playing horror games with gore, violence, and nightmare fuel. He can bleep out the F-bombs, but he can't censor the creepy monsters or bloody scenes. If your kid is 11+, not particularly sensitive, and already deep in YouTube gaming culture, Cory is a solid choice. He's funny, positive, and models good values.

The bigger question is whether you want your kid spending hours watching someone else play video games on YouTube. It's passive consumption with minimal developmental value—entertaining, sure, but enriching? Not really. If they're going to be on YouTube anyway, CoryxKenshin is a decent landing spot. Just don't mistake 'better than most' for 'actually good for them.'

Age Fit

Common Sense Media and parent reviews converge around 11+ for mature kids who can handle horror game content. Younger kids (7-10) might watch because he censors language, but the gore and jump scares are still there. Not for sensitive viewers or anyone under 10.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

CoryxKenshin brings genuine positivity and faith-based values to gaming content. He ends every video with a Bible verse, actively censors profanity and inappropriate content, and maintains an upbeat, encouraging tone. Parent reviews consistently praise his kindness and positive influence. The moaning noises when eating food are a bit much, but overall he models respect and good humor without being preachy.

Imaginative

Primarily a let's-play gaming channel focused on horror and action games. While he brings entertaining commentary and reactions, the content is largely reactive rather than creative or constructive. He's not teaching game design, building worlds, or encouraging viewers to create—he's playing games and being funny. It's solid entertainment but not particularly imagination-sparking beyond the games themselves.

Safe

Here's the tension: Cory himself actively censors profanity and inappropriate content, which is great. But he primarily plays horror games with gore, violence, jump scares, and mature themes. Parent reviews note 'graphic content' and games with 'cussing, gore, and violence.' Even with censorship, you're watching horror game content. For a YouTube channel, this is relatively safe because he's intentional about moderation, but the underlying content is inherently mature. Comments are enabled on a 23M+ subscriber channel, which adds risk.

Enriching

Entertainment value is high—9.5 billion views don't lie. He's charismatic, funny, and genuinely engaging. The faith element (Bible verses) adds a values dimension some families appreciate. But let's be real: watching someone play horror games for hours isn't particularly enriching. It's not teaching critical thinking, building skills, or offering meaningful takeaways beyond entertainment and maybe some laughs. It's junk food—tasty, but not nutritious.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Genuinely positive role model who shares Christian values without being preachy—ends videos with Bible verses
Actively censors profanity and inappropriate content, showing intentional moderation
Charismatic and funny with 23.6M subscribers—kids genuinely enjoy his content and personality
Parents consistently report he's one of the 'safer' gaming YouTubers compared to alternatives
Inclusive presence as a Black creator in gaming spaces

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What to Watch For

Plays primarily horror games with gore, violence, jump scares, and mature themes—censorship doesn't remove the scary content
Those moaning noises when eating? Yeah, parents notice and find it weird
It's YouTube, so algorithm rabbit holes and comment section risks are baked in
Common Sense Media suggests 11+, but some parents say mature 11-year-olds—emphasis on 'mature'

Conversation Starters

"What's your favorite CoryxKenshin video? What makes his reactions so funny?"
"Some of those horror games look pretty intense—do any parts feel too scary or stick with you?"
"Cory shares Bible verses at the end of his videos. What do you think about that?"
"If you could play any game with Cory, which one would it be and why?"