Recently Rated Games

007 First Light is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, and Violence. Also includes In-Game Purchases. This is an action-adventure game in which players assume the role of an international spy (James Bond) during his time as a young recruit. From a third-person perspective, players use pistols, machine guns, rifles, melee attacks, and gadgets (e.g., smoke devices, dart phones, hacking watches) to stun and defeat enemies. During an interrogation sequence, a character is depicted tied to a chair and hit repeatedly. Cutscenes also depict instances of violence and/or blood: characters stabbed and shot; a character stabbed in the eye; a man impaled—blood-splatter effects sometimes accompany these scenes. One cutscene depicts a couple kissing then lowering to a desk surface—the sequence cuts to the woman in bed; one female character wears a somewhat revealing swimsuit (e.g., partially exposed buttocks). The words “sh*t” and “a*shole” appear in the game.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants - Ninja Edition is rated E10+ for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB with Fantasy Violence. This is an action game in which players control Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles through levels of enemies. As players attempt to foil Shredder's evil plans, they use various weapons (katanas, staffs, nunchuks) to defeat cartoony enemies (e.g., soldiers, droids, mutant creatures) in beat-em-up-style fighting. Characters can also use special attacks (e.g., tornadoes, fiery blasts, electric surges) to inflict wider damage. Some enemies can shoot stylized lasers, flames, or energy bursts at players' character.

God of Riffs: Battle for the Metalverse is rated M for Mature 17+ by the ESRB with Strong Lyrics and Violence. This is a VR rhythm-based action game in which players assume the role of a heroic warrior attempting to restore rock music to the Metalverse. From a first-person perspective, players use axes to attack waves of enemies (e.g., skeletons, humans) in time with the music. Combat is constant and frenetic, highlighted by impact sounds and enemies bursting into bones. Song lyrics include the word “f**king.”

Super Bomberman Collection Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB with Mild Fantasy Violence and Use of Tobacco. This is a collection of classic puzzle/strategy games in which players defeat evil forces by using pixelated bomber characters. Players navigate 2D grid-like levels, dropping cartoony bombs and mines to destroy obstacles and defeat enemies. Small explosions often occur; enemies/bosses flash when injured. One box cover depicts a still image of a character smoking a cigar.

Urban Myth Dissolution Center is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with Blood, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, and Violence.

Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with Blood and Violence. This is an adventure platformer in which players assume the role of Mono, a boy trying to survive a strange, hostile world. As players traverse mysterious environments, they can run, jump, climb, and sneak around various obstacles and enemies. Getting caught by the large ghoul-like enemies usually results in Mono's death: getting struck by objects; being chased and shot; getting eaten alive. The game often has a dark tone, with sounds of characters screaming, depictions of body bags and meat grinders, and blood stains splattered on objects in a hospital and morgue. One sequence depicts human-like characters falling from rooftops, apparently committing suicide.

Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with Alcohol Reference, Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, and Violence. This is a role-playing game in which players lead characters on a quest to battle an evil force in the fantasy world of Dahna. From a third-person perspective, players traverse various environments, complete quests, interact with characters, and battle fantasy characters (e.g., giant insects, armored knights, feral beasts). Players use swords, firearms, and magic spells to defeat enemies; battles are accompanied by screen-shaking effects and impact sounds. Cutscenes depict additional acts of violence and blood: a woman bleeding on the ground after being impaled; a man stabbed in the back; characters impaled in the chest; a woman burned at the stake. Blood is also seen splattering players' screen on occasion. Some female characters wear outfits that reveal large amounts of cleavage; some characters' breasts also jiggle. A hot-springs sequence contains some innuendo and suggestive dialogue (e.g. "It's so silky-smooth. I wanna reach out and touch it"; "Hey, hands off, remember"; "You wouldn't deny me the chance to be a man, would you?"). In a side quest, characters engage in a prolonged conversation about an alcoholic substance called cillagin, with dialogue/text referencing alcohol (e.g., "So it's not just a buzz you're after"; "Not until you're the right age, Rinwell"; "Quest Complete: Hard Liquor"); characters are also seen drinking and/or discussing alcohol in taverns (e.g., "Maybe we've just had to much too drink and have started to hear things."). The word “a*shole” appears in dialogue.

Taxi Chaos 2 is rated E10+ for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB with Fantasy Violence. This is an action/racing game in which players pick up and transport passengers as quickly as possible to earn money/points. As players drive around a city picking up fares, they can barrel through various obstacles and crash into other cars. During some fares, players are pursued by robot taxis (Taxibots) that can crash into players' car repeatedly; players can crash/shove Taxibots to damage/destroy them. Some Taxibots shoot lasers and/or explosives at players' car.

Maestro is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB with Mild Language and Tobacco Reference. Also includes In-Game Purchases. This is a first-person rhythm-based game in which players conduct a symphonic orchestra. Players use a conductor's baton and hand gestures while following on-screen prompts to keep the music's tempo and cue-in instruments. Players can unlock various baton designs, including a cigarette holder with a lit cigarette. The word “hell” is heard in the game.

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with Violence. Also includes Users Interact. This is an action/vehicle-combat game in which players race against green humanoid creatures in various game modes (e.g., Deff Rally, Kill Konvoy, Kustom Rally). Players can choose from different vehicle classes (e.g., buggies, tanks, helicopters) and use machine guns, grenades, bombs, and Molotov cocktails to shoot down enemy racers. One game mode requires players to acquire bombs and crash into enemy convoys to destroy them. Combat can be frenetic, with realistic gunfire, diminishing health bars, and large explosions.