Recently Rated Games

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is rated M for Mature 17+ by the ESRB with Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, and Use of Drugs. This is an action-horror game in which players assume the role of a man attempting to rescue his girlfriend and unborn child from supernatural forces. From a first-person perspective, players traverse the real world and a demonic dimension, interact with characters, solve puzzles, and engage in combat against enemies (e.g., cultists, demonic creatures). Players use knives, machetes, baseball bats, pistols, and magic (e.g., telekinesis, summoning) to kill enemies. Combat is highlighted by impact sounds, cries of pain, and large blood-splatter effects. During the course of the game, players can witness instances of torture: players' character impaled by knives/nails while strapped to a chair; a human-like character restrained on a table —torture sequences (and aftermath) may depict characters partially nude or with exposed genitalia. Cutscenes depict additional instances of intense violence and/or blood and gore: a woman's skin pulled apart and flayed by chains; a character's intestines exposed as her body gets torn apart. The game contains some sexual material: a couple engaging in sexual intercourse while partially nude (e.g., exposed breasts and buttocks, no genitalia); a sex club level depicting latex-clad figures in various scenes (e.g., restrained, writhing around in groups)—players are able to use a paddle to spank a female character. In one area, players' character can consume pills and inject drugs from a first-person perspective; a cutscene also depicts a character using heroin. The word “f**k” appears in the game.

Ghost Master: Resurrection is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, and Suggestive Themes. This is a strategy game in which players command ghosts to haunt various locations in order to accomplish tasks/guide characters and events (e.g., uncovering a corpse; releasing demons/spirits). From a top-down perspective, players click through menus as they manage resources and solve puzzles. The game contains some instances of violence: ghosts scaring human characters; players' character setting enemies on fire and/or electrocuting them. Some scare commands can include “gushing blood” or “seeping blood,” resulting in red blood pouring from showerheads and/or pooling on floors. The game contains some suggestive material: androgynous ghosts designed to appear nude-like; dialogue such as " “Middle daughter...has become quite the looker since she hit puberty” and “Dr. [G] is a compulsive womanizer and is having an affair with about half the nurses in the hospital.”). The word “b*tchy” appears in the game.

Gothic 1 Remake is rated M for Mature 17+ by the ESRB with Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs and Alcohol, and Violence. This is a role-playing game in which players assume the role of a prisoner that is incarcerated within a magically sealed mining colony. From a third-person perspective, players explore the medieval colony, complete quests, interact with characters, and engage in melee-style combat with inmates and fantastical creatures (e.g., harpies, fire-breathing lizards, orcs). Players use swords, bows, and magical attacks to kill enemies. Large blood-splatter effects occur during combat, often leaving stains on character's bodies and the ground. Some areas depict corpses amid entrails/viscera and large blood pools. Cutscenes depict additional instances of violence and gore: a character throwing a severed orc's head; a warrior ripped in half by an orc; a man impaled through the chest. The game contains some suggestive material: illustrations of a nude woman with partially obscured breasts; sexual/suggestive dialogue (e.g., “So the king trades women for ore”; “Fondle me balls”; "like a randy sailor trying to crack open a harbor brothel”). During the course of the game, players' character can obtain and smoke a fictional Swamp Weed drug which resembles a cannabis cigarette; repeated smoking of the drug can cause the screen to distort, with players' character collapsing to the ground. Players' character can also purchase and drink alcohol (e.g., beer, wine); overconsumption can also result in blurry-screen effects and players' character passing out. The word “f**k” is heard in the game.

RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with Mild Blood, Mild Language, and Violence. This is an action game in which players assume the roles of fighters rising up against a crime organization. From a 2.5D perspective, players use hand-to-hand combat and occasional weapons (e.g., pistols, flamethrowers, knives, baseball bats) to fight waves of enemies in “beat-'em-up” style combat. Battles are highlighted by impact sounds, cries of pain, and screen-shaking effects. Zombie enemies are depicted with small amounts of blood on their clothing/bodies. The word “bastard” appears in the game.

Sonic Rumble Party is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB with Mild Fantasy Violence. Also includes Users Interact and In-Game Purchases. This is a platformer/party game in which players compete with dozens of competitors through obstacle courses and battle levels. Players participate in various game modes (e.g., Run, Survival, Team, Ring Battle), some of which allow players to attack enemies and/or opponents (e.g., bouncing on enemies). Some levels contain prolonged boss battles, prompting players to climb giant robots while targeting weak spots and avoiding lasers/explosives.

Escape Academy is rated E10+ for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB with Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Fantasy Violence, and Language. Also includes Users Interact. This is a puzzle-adventure game in which players participate in a series of escape rooms strung together through visual novel sequences. From a first-person perspective, players explore an academy, interact with objects and characters, and solve various puzzles. Some escape scenarios involve players in perilous situations (e.g., escaping a burning building, escaping a crashing plane, defusing a bomb). One area depicts a bottle of wine, with text (e.g., "''Chateau D'Escape'. A fine vintage."); another area contains an ashtray with cigarettes. The word “bastard” appears in the game.

Over Top is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. This is an arcade-style rally racing game in which players compete in races across a variety of environments (e.g., off road, street, snow). From a top-down view, players race hatchbacks, motorcycles, and sports cars to checkpoints across the track.

Magician Lord is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with Fantasy Violence and Mild Blood. This is an action platformer in which players assume the role of a magician trying to recover mystical books and save the world. From a 2D side-scrolling view, players traverse levels and shoot magical blasts to defeat enemy creatures (e.g., zombies, demons, dragons). Enemies disappear amid mild explosions and/or smoke. Players can also transform into other characters, using different attacks (e.g., sword slash, fire breath, lightning). One room depicts large blood stains on the walls and floor.