Evercade Indie Heroes Collection 3
Blaze Entertainment Ltd-
Evercade - 29/02/2024
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 7 because it features mild violence that lacks any apparent harm or injury to fantasy or mythical beings and creatures, violence against humans that is not shown but is implied, and non-realistic looking violence towards characters which, although human, are not very detailed. Not suitable for persons under 7 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Compilation of 13 modern retro indie games: Donut Dodo, Thunder Paw, Alien Cat 2, Bone Marrow, Big2Small, Magic and Legend: Time Knights, Doodle World Redrawn, The Little Tales of Alexandria, Bubble Seahorse Adventures, Orebody: Binder's Tale, Skate Cat, Chibi Monster Br4wl and Chew Chew Mimic.
Content specific issues
The games in this collection feature various forms of non-detailed violence towards both human-like and fantasy characters. Violence and reactions are unrealistic in nature: characters do not display visible harm, reactions are non-detailed, and enemies disappear when defeated. The non-detailed visuals help to make the violence less disturbing.
3in1 Game Collection: Ludo XXL + Yatzi + DOG
Markt+Technik Verlag GmbH-
Nintendo Switch - 26/10/2023
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 3. Suitable for all ages.
Brief outline of the game
Collection of three classic board games: Ludo, Yahtzee and Dog.
Content specific issues
No rating issues.
Persona 3 Reload
SEGA of America, Inc.-
PlayStation 4 - 01/02/2024
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PlayStation 5 - 01/02/2024
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Xbox One - 01/02/2024
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Xbox Series X|S - 01/02/2024
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PC - 01/02/2024
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 16 because it features strong violence and use of strong language. Not suitable for persons under 16 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Remake of the 2008 Japanese role-playing game in which players take on the role of a high school student who is investigating the 'Dark Hour', a period of time between the days that only certain people can experience.
Content specific issues
This game features strong violence towards human-like characters. Some cutscenes show characters being shot, with realistic reactions and large blood effects. Violence during general gameplay is less realistic, with damage indicated by numbers and impacts mostly covered with brightly coloured effects. The game also includes use of strong language ('fuck'), as well as milder terns such as 'shit', 'whore' and 'bitch'.
Other issues
The game's dialogue features some sexual innuendo. There is also some sexualised posturing by characters.
Cricket Captain 2023
GameMill Entertainment-
Nintendo Switch - 31/08/2023
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 3. Suitable for all ages.
Brief outline of the game
Sports management game in which players take control of a cricket team, managing a budget, buying new players, hiring coaches and strategizing during matches.
Content specific issues
No rating issues.
Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate - Episode 3: End of Hallucinations
Perpetual - Europe-
PlayStation 5 - 13/07/2023
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 12 because it features moderate violence and use of bad language. Not suitable for persons under 12 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
DLC for the game Dyschronia Chronos Alternate. In this third episode, which picks up from where the previous story left off, players take on the role of a detective with the ability to travel in time, which he uses to solve mysteries.
Content specific issues
This game features moderate violence, with both conventional and futuristic weapons being used against human characters. The violence is non-realistic looking and when characters are hit, they either disappear quickly or fall to the ground and remain motionless. There is some sight of blood on the ground afterwards. The base game contains occasional use of bad language, including ‘bullshit’ and ‘goddamn’.
30 Sport Games in 1
Just For Games-
Nintendo Switch - 20/10/2023
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PlayStation 5 - 20/10/2023
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 7 because it features mild violence that lacks any apparent harm or injury to human-like characters. Not suitable for persons under 7 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Multiplayer party game featuring 30 sport-inspired minigames.
Content specific issues
Some of the mini-games feature mild violence. In 'Boxing', up to four players try to score points by knocking down opponents. Being hit results in characters falling to the ground, with birds twirling around their heads. In 'Fencing', players choose one of three actions each round. Choosing the attack action will result in the player’s character performing a wide slash at the other characters, which briefly flinch.
STAR WARS™ Heritage Pack (2023)
U&I Entertainment Limited-
Nintendo Switch - 08/12/2023
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 16 because it features strong violence. Not suitable for persons under 16 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Compilation of seven previously released Star Wars games.
Content specific issues
Some of the games feature stronger elements of violence, such as dismemberment caused by lightsabres, although the dismemberment is unrealistic and there is no blood. Other violence is more moderate, including both human and fantasy characters being shot.
F1® Manager 2023
Frontier Developments PLC-
PC - 27/07/2023
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Xbox One - 27/07/2023
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Xbox Series X|S - 27/07/2023
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PlayStation 4 - 27/07/2023
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PlayStation 5 - 27/07/2023
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 3. Suitable for all ages.
Brief outline of the game
Management simulation game in which players take on the role of the Team Principal of a real-world Formula 1 constructor team of their choice, competing across seasons to become the best by winning the Drivers' and Constructors' championships.
Content specific issues
Cars may crash but players do not control the vehicles and injuries are not shown.
Other issues
This game offers players the opportunity to purchase in-game items, in the form of a deluxe version which will include additional race scenarios, 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. During races, drivers can be heard speaking on the team comms. Any offensive terms they use are fully bleeped out and the words cannot be discerned.
Jagged Alliance 3
THQ Nordic-
PC - 14/07/2023
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PlayStation 4 - 16/11/2023
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PlayStation 5 - 16/11/2023
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Xbox One - 16/11/2023
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Xbox Series X|S - 16/11/2023
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 18 which restricts availability to ADULTS ONLY and is not suitable for persons under 18 years of age. This rating has been given because it features graphic violence, violence against vulnerable and defenceless characters, and use of strong language.
Brief outline of the game
Turn-based strategy game in which the country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected President goes missing and a paramilitary force known as 'The Legion' seizes control. Players control a mercenary team hired to save the country.
Content specific issues
This game contains scenes of graphic violence. Shots to the head can cause decapitation and explosions of bloody chunks. It is also possible to direct violence towards vulnerable and defenceless characters, including unarmed hostages. Throughout the game the player is also be forced to choose to spare or kill some key characters whilst they are defenceless, which affects the ending of the game. General combat also features strong bloody violence, with characters recoiling from bullet impacts, which result in blood sprays. This game contains frequent use of strong language ('fuck' and 'motherfucker').
Other issues
There is a brief verbal reference to a character taking their own life. The game also features a location which is a brothel. There is no visible nudity or sex, although there is innuendo about what goes on there.
PAYDAY 3
PLAION GmbH-
PlayStation 5 - 28/09/2023
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Xbox Series X|S - 28/09/2023
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PC - 28/09/2023
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 18 which restricts availability to ADULTS ONLY and is not suitable for persons under 18 years of age. This rating has been given because it features violence against vulnerable and defenceless characters, motiveless killing of innocent characters, and use of strong language.
Brief outline of the game
Action first person shooter sequel in which Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and chains are forced out of retirement by old enemies, taking part in heists and robberies in New York City.
Content specific issues
This game features depictions of violence towards vulnerable or defenceless human-like characters. The player has the ability to take civilians hostage, who may be shot or used as shields. There are also depictions of motiveless killing of innocent characters. Some heists take place in broad daylight in heavily populated areas and the player can shoot and kill many innocent civilians. This can happen in banks and jewellery stores as well as on the street. Violence is strong, with characters recoiling from bullet impacts, with misty blood sprays. There is use of strong language ('fuck').
Other issues
This game offers players the opportunity to purchase an in-game currency called 'Payday Credits' and in-game items in the form of weapons, masks, suits, cosmetics, upgrades and quarterly DLC, 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.