Dino Ranch - Ride to the Rescue
Microids SA-
Nintendo Switch - 12/10/2023
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 3. Suitable for all ages.
Brief outline of the game
Adventure game, based on the TV series, in which players explore the ranch, play various minigames, and hatch new dinos.
Content specific issues
No rating issues.
Monomals
Mindscape BV.-
Nintendo Switch - 31/03/2024
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 3. Suitable for all ages.
Brief outline of the game
Underwater platform game themed around musical equipment. The player's character must catch fish-like creatures called Monomals, which can be used to make music.
Content specific issues
Most stages in the game feature simple, fish-like enemies, which will attack the player's characters. These enemies can be defeated by dashing into them, which causes them to fly backwards and explode in a puff of smoke, leaving behind a coin. If the player gets hit, part of the fishing-line trailing the creature will become transparent. The line will slowly fill up and return to normal, but if the player gets hit while part of the line is transparent, they will be defeated and respawn at the latest check-point, as well as lose some coins in the process. There never is any visible harm or hurt as part of the reactions.
Minabo - A walk through life
SELECTAVISION-
Nintendo Switch - 10/11/2023
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PlayStation 4 - 10/11/2023
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 3. Suitable for all ages.
Brief outline of the game
Life simulation game in which players control a young turnip as it grows up, bonds with other characters, and tries to live as long as possible. Players can choose from a free life mode, which allows them to grow their turnip as they choose, or a mission mode which gives them specific objectives.
Content specific issues
Players may be forced to give a poisonous mushroom to another character. This does not directly or visibly harm them, but in-game text indicates that the life expectancy of the character is decreased as a result. When players react angrily to another character, their turnip may make a somewhat rude arm gesture. The gesture is very quick and non-detailed, however, and shown from a distance.
Other issues
Turnip characters may 'romance' other turnips. If their bond increases, they eventually reach the 'procreate' level, at which stage a baby turnip pops from the ground. However, nothing directly sexual is shown beyond kissing. When turnips die, they fall over, disappear into the ground, and are replaced by a tombstone.
NBA 2K24
Take2 Interactive Software Europe ltd-
Nintendo Switch - 08/09/2023
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PC - 08/09/2023
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PlayStation 4 - 08/09/2023
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Xbox One - 08/09/2023
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 3. Suitable for all ages.
Brief outline of the game
Basketball simulation game, featuring an updated roster of players, teams and arenas from the American National Basketball Association.
Content specific issues
No rating issues.
Other issues
This game offers players the opportunity to purchase a virtual currency, using real money, which allows the purchase of other in-game items, including random items, which some parents or carers may want to be aware of. Parents, carers or other responsible adults should check to see what is being offered before making any purchase on behalf of a child. It should be noted that the game can still be played without the need to purchase such items.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Nintendo of Europe AG-
Nintendo Switch - 20/10/2023
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 3 and features occasional very mild violence in a comical or abstract context. Suitable for all ages.
Brief outline of the game
Platform game in which Mario and his friends from the Mushroom Kingdom help to free the Flower Kingdom from Bowser.
Content specific issues
This game feature very mild violence in a comical setting. Enemies are defeated by jumping on top of them or by using special powers such as fire balls. Enemies flash when hit and fall off screen when defeated, as do the protagonists.
Kraken Odyssey
Just For Games-
Nintendo Switch - 27/10/2023
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 3 and features occasional very mild violence in a comical or abstract context. Suitable for all ages.
Brief outline of the game
3D platform game in which players take on the role of Voulpy, a cute octopus, who must run at full speed, jump to avoid dangers, find secret areas, and reach the finish line of various stages.
Content specific issues
The player's octopus character encounters various hazards and crab-like enemies, the latter of which can be defeated by jumping on top of them. Getting hit by an enemy or a hazard results in the octopus being flattened and respawning at a nearby check-point. Enemies disappear in puffs of smoke when defeated.
Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures
U&I Entertainment Limited-
Nintendo Switch - 29/12/2023
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 3. Suitable for all ages.
Brief outline of the game
Digital dollhouse featuring Barbie and various Barbie-related side-characters such as her sisters Stacie and Skipper, and her dog Taffy.
Content specific issues
No rating issues.
TramSim: Console Edition - Deluxe
Railsimulator.com Limited t/a Dovetail Games-
PlayStation 4 - 06/10/2023
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PlayStation 5 - 06/10/2023
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Xbox Series X|S - 06/10/2023
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 3. Suitable for all ages.
Brief outline of the game
Expanded version of the 2020 PC release, TrainSim, containing both the base game and additional released DLC.
Content specific issues
No rating issues.
eFootball™ 2024
Konami Digital Entertainment BV-
PC - 07/09/2023
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PlayStation 4 - 07/09/2023
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PlayStation 5 - 07/09/2023
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Xbox One - 07/09/2023
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Xbox Series X|S - 07/09/2023
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 3. Suitable for all ages.
Brief outline of the game
Latest instalment in the Football game series in which players can play with a real-world team or with one of their own creation, in real-world stadiums, against other players or against AI opponents.
Content specific issues
There is some tackling, pushing and shoving during matches, which can result in penalties, free kicks and yellow and red cards. However, no injuries are depicted.
Other issues
This game offers players the opportunity to purchase in-game items, in the form of a virtual currency, which can then be spent on randomised card packs, match passes and premium objectives. Some parents or carers may want to be aware of this. Parents, carers or other responsible adults should check to see what is being offered before making any purchase on behalf of a child. It should be noted that the game can still be played without the need to purchase such items.
Mineko's Night Market
Merge Games-
Nintendo Switch - 27/10/2023
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PlayStation 5 - 27/10/2023
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 3. Suitable for all ages.
Brief outline of the game
Narrative adventure game in which players take on the role of a young girl who moves to a new home on an island with her father. On the island, she discovers a mythical cat which is being sought by mysterious agents and learns to gather resources and craft items to sell at a market.
Content specific issues
No rating issues.
Other issues
There are mini-games which involve the player's character avoiding secret agents. If the player's character is caught, the screen simply fades to black, with no indication of harm. In an introductory scene, the player's character is seen being caught by her jacket and wriggling to escape, although once again there is no harm seen or actual violence. The game features frequent use of very mild terms such as 'jerk', 'heck' and 'darn'.