Recently Rated Games

Samurai Academy: Paws of Fury is rated E10+ for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB with Crude Humor and Fantasy Violence. This is an action-adventure game in which players follow a dog samurai as he helps a village defend against the Shogun's cat armies. Players collect coins, perform tasks, and engage in melee-style fighting against waves of attacking cat samurai and ninjas. Characters use swords and arrows to attack enemies; combat is highlighted by cries of pain and occasional explosions. One sequence depicts a character in a sumo loincloth crouching under a small pile of feces.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition is rated M for Mature 17+ by the ESRB with Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language, Sexual Themes, and Use of Alcohol. Also includes In-Game Purchases. This is a fantasy role-playing game in which players assume the role of Dovakin, a figure with the power to combat dragons in the fictional world of Skyrim. As players traverse through open-world environments, they complete missions and quests that impact the fate of their character. Players use swords, bows and arrows, axes, and magic attacks (e.g., fireballs, ice shards) to kill various enemies (e.g., wolves, dragons, soldiers) in melee-style combat. Some sequences are highlighted by slow-motion effects, particularly for decapitations. Large blood-splatter effects also occur during combat, and some environments are stained with blood or body parts (e.g., heads impaled on spikes). Players have the ability to injure/kill non-adversary characters, including bound prisoners that scream in pain. The dialogue and text contain references to sexual material (e.g., “She...raped the men as cruelly as [he] had ravished her”; "“She knew after all these many years when to be sensual and when to be sexual”; “Remember when you thought [he] was...intent on making you...into his personal sex slave?”). Alcohol such as wine, mead, and ale can be purchased and consumed by players' character throughout the game; in one sequence, players can engage in a drinking contest with another character, which eventually results in slurred speech. The word “sh*t” appears in the game.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with Fantasy Violence, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, and Use of Alcohol. Also includes In-Game Purchases. This is an action role-playing game in which players assume the role of an amnesiac warrior tasked with awakening gods and purifying the Blight. From a third-person perspective, players explore villages, interact with characters, farm and collect resources, and battle various monsters (e.g., tanukis, wasps, sprites) in melee-style combat. Players use swords and companions to attack enemies in frenetic battles; combat is highlighted by impact sounds, colorful light effects, and dwindling health bars/hit points. One female character is depicted in a swimsuit that reveals a moderate amount of cleavage and breast-jiggling effects. The game contains some alcohol content: a ceremony in which players' character drinks sacred sake; several characters with flushed faces drinking alcohol, with accompanying dialogue (e.g., “I'm good. Not even tipsy”; “This could just be some drunken ramblings...”; “...I'm so drunk…”). Players' character can also purchase and consume alcoholic beverages from a menu screen. The word “a*shole” appears in the game.

Possessor(s) is rated M for Mature 17+ by the ESRB with Blood and Gore, Strong Language, and Violence. This is an action-adventure game in which players assume the role of a woman possessed/assisted by a demon as she battles fantasy enemies. From a 2D side-scrolling perspective, players explore ruined city environments while battling demons in melee-style combat. Players use knives, bats, and whips to kill demon-possessed objects and humans. Fighting is highlighted by frequent blood-splatter effects. In an opening sequence, the central character is depicted crawling on the ground with amputated legs, as blood streaks behind her; another cutscene depicts a demon character with his chest ripped open, exposing bone and flesh. The word “f**k” appears in the game.

Deadlink is rated M for Mature 17+ by the ESRB with Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, and Violence. This is a first-person shooter in which players assume the role of an operative infiltrating corporate facilities in a futuristic cyberpunk city. Players explore a neon-lit city, industrial warehouses, and corporate skyscrapers, while using explosives and futuristic firearms (e.g., arc cannons, railguns, electric blasts) to battle fantasy enemies (e.g., robots, cyber-enhanced guards). Battles are stylized and fast paced, accompanied by realistic gunfire, explosions, and blood-splatter effects. Some attacks result in decapitation and/or cause enemies to explode into pieces. Large blood stains often appear in the environment. During the course of the game, players can enter a building ("Sex Club") and view robot characters pole-dancing. The word “f**k” is heard in the game.

Fortnite - Darkfire & Ice Bundle is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with Animated Blood, Lyrics, and Violence. Also includes Users Interact and In-Game Purchases. This is a survival action game in which players compete in battle royale-style competitions to be the last person or team standing. From a third-person perspective, players gather supplies, build forts, and battle enemies on a shrinking battlefield. Players use pistols, shotguns, sniper rifles, machine guns, and melee weapons (e.g., axes, swords) to fight opposing players in ranged and close-quarter combat. Battles are fast-paced, highlighted by realistic gunfire and impact sounds. Some sequences allow players to enter a first-person view of combat (e.g., aiming through a scope). Some live events can cause enemy creatures and giant insects to appear within the game; creatures sometimes emit purple blood splashes when shot and killed. Some accompanying song lyrics contain the words “d*ck” "b*tch," and "a*s"; other song lyrics contain references to drugs (e.g., "I had to serve crack”).

Hi-Fi RUSH is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with Fantasy Violence and Language. This is a rhythm/action game in which players assume the role of an aspiring rock star battling an evil corporation. From a third-person perspective, players engage in rhythm-based combat against robots and human boss characters. Players use a guitar and pieces of metal to attack robots wielding futuristic swords and blasters; human enemies battle using bursts of energy/electricity and punching/kicking. Fighting is somewhat frenetic, with players building up to multi-hit beatdowns as battles progress. Combat is highlighted by impact sounds, explosions, gunfire, and slow-motion effects. The words “sh*t” and “a*shole” appear in the game.

Nicktoons & the Dice of Destiny is rated E10+ for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB with Fantasy Violence. This is an action role-playing game in which players take part in a quest featuring Nickelodeon characters (e.g., SpongeBob, Leonardo, Susie Carmichael). From a ¾-overhead perspective, players use weapons (e.g., spatulas, katanas, cartoony blaster) and skills (e.g., water bending, commanding small animals) to defeat various enemies and bosses. Combat can be fast-paced, highlighted by impact sounds, light effects, cries of pain, and small explosions.