Marvel's Avengers – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Marvel's Avengers

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game2020

51%

WISE Score

60%

IGDB

A middling live-service superhero grind that had potential but fumbled hard—play the campaign, then bail.

Marvel's Avengers

game

2020

51%

WISE Score

60%

IGDB

A middling live-service superhero grind that had potential but fumbled hard—play the campaign, then bail.

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Screenwise Verdict

Marvel's Avengers is the definition of wasted potential. The campaign is actually pretty good—Kamala Khan's story is sweet, the Avengers feel powerful, and there are genuine moments of heroism. But then the game dumps you into a soul-crushing live-service grind that repeats the same missions over and over for marginal loot upgrades.

The ESRB T rating is spot-on: it's fine for teens, with cartoonish superhero violence and mild language. Safety-wise, it's not predatory, though microtransactions and online play warrant a conversation.

The real problem? It's just not that good. An IGDB score of 60 tells the story—this game was critically panned, the playerbase evaporated, and Square Enix pulled the plug on support. In 2025, recommending this feels like sending your kid to a ghost town. Play the campaign if you're a Marvel completist, but don't expect much beyond that.

Age Fit

Best for teens 13+ who are Marvel fans, though honestly even they'll probably get bored after the 10-hour campaign. Adults who love Marvel might enjoy it as a one-and-done story experience, but the endgame grind has almost no staying power.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

ESRB rated T for Teen with mild blood, violence, and language. The campaign follows Kamala Khan reuniting the Avengers—a positive narrative about teamwork and heroism. Violence is cartoonish superhero action, not gratuitous. Some mild profanity. Cooperative multiplayer can model teamwork, though online interactions with strangers vary. Tone is generally heroic and aspirational, appropriate for teens.

Imaginative

Each hero has unique abilities and skill trees, offering some variety in playstyle. The campaign has narrative-driven moments. But the game leans heavily on repetitive 'live service' mission structure—grind the same objectives over and over. It's more about executing power fantasies than creative problem-solving or exploration. The imaginative spark of the Marvel universe is here, but buried under tedious loops.

Safe

ESRB lists 'Users Interact' and 'In-Game Purchases,' though our data shows users_interact as true but in_game_purchases as false—likely cosmetic microtransactions existed. No loot boxes or gacha. Violence is superhero combat without gore. Mild blood and language present but not extreme. The live-service model can encourage grinding, but it's not predatory gacha territory. Reasonably safe for teens, though parents should monitor online interactions.

Enriching

The campaign offers a decent story about Kamala Khan finding her place and reuniting heroes—themes of courage and perseverance. But the endgame is a repetitive loot grind with little depth. IGDB rating of 60/100 reflects mediocrity. Common Sense Media user reviews mention 'lack of depth and replayability.' It's not brain rot, but it's also not particularly thought-provoking or skill-building beyond basic action-game reflexes. Entertainment value is middling.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Kamala Khan's story in the campaign is genuinely heartfelt and celebrates a diverse, relatable hero finding her power
Playing as different Avengers with unique abilities scratches the superhero power-fantasy itch
Cooperative multiplayer can be fun with friends if you're all Marvel fans looking for something to do together
Violence is cartoonish and appropriate for teens—no gore or graphic content

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What to Watch For

The endgame is an extremely repetitive loot grind that gets boring fast—most players quit after the campaign
Online interactions mean your teen could encounter strangers; monitor if they're playing with randoms
Cosmetic microtransactions exist, so talk about spending limits if your kid has access to payment methods
The game was widely panned and the servers/community are mostly dead in 2025—it's not a vibrant experience

Conversation Starters

"What do you think makes Kamala Khan a good hero? How is she different from the other Avengers?"
"If you could have any superpower from the game, which would you pick and why?"
"Do you think the game does a good job showing teamwork, or does it feel like everyone's just doing their own thing?"
"What would make this game more fun for you? What gets boring about it?"

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