Recently Rated Games

Illusion of Itehari is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with Blood, Drug Reference, Language, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, and Violence. This is a visual novel that follows the story of a noble woman discovering the secrets of an island utopia. As players progress through the story, they make dialogue/action choices that impact the narrative. Some sequences contain instances of violence and/or blood: characters attacked, with slashing effects and blood-splatter on the screen; audio of characters being punched; small blood stains on bodies/clothing. The dialogue references suggestive/sexual material, with accompanying still-screen images of characters kissing and/or caressing: “...his touch lingered…[I] immediately tried to push him off”; “The companions weren't allowed to leave their brothels”; “Then be good. I won't be happy if you try to resist”; “A woman who makes a living through prostitution”; “What will happen if I touch you like this?” One still-image depicts a couple partially nude in bed, though with no discernible details (e.g., hair covering nipples). The text often refers to a fantastical drug called Onyx Incense: "...if there are any drugs going around that make people have hallucinations”; “...refuses to buy drugs as dangerous and addictive as onyx incense”; “smuggling the onyx incense”; “withdrawal from onyx incense.” The word “sh*t” appears in the game.

Republic of Pirates is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with Drug Reference, Language, Mild Violence, and Suggestive Themes. This is a strategy game in which players assume the role of a pirate captain seeking revenge by rebuilding the Republic of Pirates. From a ¾-overhead perspective, players construct buildings, produce goods, and attack rival islands and pirates. Players can select their fleets to attack rival pirate ships or docks; battles are highlighted by cannon fire and small explosions. During the course of the game, players can construct brothels at the request of their workers, with accompanying text (e.g., “Cheap thrills or high-priced desires; brothels offer it all for their lascivious patrons”). Players can also construct opium dens, with accompanying text (e.g., “A smoky den whose patrons yearn for oblivion”). The words “sh*t” and “pr*ck” appear in the game.

FitXR is rated E10+ for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB with Lyrics. Also includes Users Interact. This is a VR fitness game in which players can engage in immersive exercise classes/experiences that blend movement and interactive elements. Players can select from boxing techniques, high-intensity interval training, strength/toning workouts, dance/Zumba, and martial arts-inspired workouts. Accompanying song lyrics contain the word “damn”; one song makes an allusion/indirect reference to violence/sexuality (e.g., "I'ma pull capers, it's all about the papers/caught the vapors and now they wanna rape us").

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with Drug Reference, Use of Alcohol, and Violence. Also includes Users Interact and In-Game Purchases. This is a simulation game in which players can experience daily life as a police officer in a fictional American city. From a third-person perspective, players can issue violations, handle car accidents, search and pursue suspects, and arrest criminals. Car accidents occasionally depict injured civilians on the ground. Some sequences allow players to use lethal force on criminals, wielding a pistol to shoot them when criminals draw a weapon towards players or flee from a crime scene. Players also have the option to use a stun gun on criminals and civilians. While players can use their pistols to shoot civilians, this behavior is penalized/discouraged. Players can use breathalyzers to test drivers' blood alcohol content, and sometimes characters are depicted drinking beer/alcohol in violation of public ordinance. During searches of suspects and vehicles, players can find bags of marijuana or white powder; there are also references to THC and amphetamines.

Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Language, Mild Blood, and Mild Violence. This is a puzzle-adventure game in which players help detectives, Hercule Poirot and Jane Royce, investigate murder cases during a cruise on the Nile. Players solve puzzles, interview/confront suspects, collect clues/evidence from crime scenes, and deduce the circumstances of the murders. The game depicts instances of violence during the investigations: a man shot off-screen; a woman shot from behind; a woman strangled during a struggle. Blood appears on the bodies of corpses and wounded characters. A handful of sequences require players to interact with cigars and wine; the dialogue also references alcohol (e.g., “She was clearly drunk..."; “He was so drunk that he even put two empty champagne bottles in his jacket.”). The word “sh*t” is heard in the game.

Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB with Mild Violence. This is a platformer/parkour simulation game in which players explore city-based maps, indoor courses, and hidden spots. Players creatively navigate obstacles while engaging in solo time trials and trick challenges. In some instances, players can push other characters to slow them down/prevent them from catching a flag; pushed characters sometimes fall from high ledges, resulting in rag-doll effects.

Tales of Xillia Remastered is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with Blood, Language, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol, and Violence. This is a role-playing game in which players follow a group of characters on a quest to save a fantasy world. Players explore a fantasy kingdom, complete quests, interact with characters, and engage in real-time combat against human characters and fantastical creatures. Characters use guns, swords, magic staffs, and energy blasts to kill enemies. Battles are highlighted by colorful light effects, cries of pain, and occasional blood-splatter effects. Cutscenes depict more instances of violence: audio of a woman punched by thugs; soldiers engaging in a sword fight; a character impaled and killed by ice shards. The dialogue references suggestive/sexual material: “...I'm not that into bondage play”; “But it is true that some people can only experience true intimacy when they're tied and bound.” Some female characters are depicted in revealing outfits (e.g., deep cleavage), and their breasts may jiggle in exaggerated fashion. Characters sometimes discuss wine and drinking (e.g., “This is porange wine. It's a type of liquor that glows in the dark.”); one scene depicts a character slurring her speech and falling over after tasting wine from a barrel. The words “bastard” and “dumba*s” appear in the game, and one character is shown with a raised middle finger.

Breakout Beyond is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. This is an arcade game in which players move a paddle back and forth in order to bounce a ball and break bricks. Players can obtain power-ups (e.g., multiball, shield, blaster) that allow them to break apart bricks more easily.

Starlight Legacy is rated E10+ for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB with Fantasy Violence. This is a role-playing game in which players assume the roles of warriors searching for relics to save a fallen kingdom. Players explore the vast kingdom, interact with characters, and battle fantastical creatures (e.g., birdlings, gnomes, dragons) in turn-based combat. Players select melee-style attacks and magic spells from a menu to defeat enemies. Battles are accompanied by impact sounds, colorful light effects, and numerical values indicating damage.

NORCO is rated M for Mature 17+ by the ESRB with Blood, Drug Reference, Strong Language, and Violence.