Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
CE Europe Ltd.-
Nintendo Switch - 09/07/2021
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PC - 09/07/2021
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, and pictures or sounds likely to be scary to young children. Not suitable for persons under 7 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Japanese role-playing sequel, in which the player takes on the role of a courageous Monster Rider, befriending local monsters, traveling the world and protecting your village.
Content specific issues
Violence occurs both during turn-based game play and during narrative cut scenes. Violence during game play is unrealistic, as are reactions to it. Damage is indicated by reductions in health bars but without any visible injury detail. Violence is similarly unrealistic in the narrative cut scenes, although some scenes show monsters attacking buildings, with a suggestion that human-like characters may be inside. The monsters can be large and menacing and may be scary to younger children.
Other issues
This game offers players the opportunity to purchase in-game items in the form of cosmetic 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.
The Last Kids On Earth and The Staff of Doom
Outright Games-
PlayStation 4 - 19/03/2021
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PlayStation 5 - 19/03/2021
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PC - 19/03/2021
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Xbox One - 19/03/2021
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Xbox Series X|S - 19/03/2021
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Stadia - 19/03/2021
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Nintendo Switch - 19/03/2021
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 7 because it features mild violence that lacks any apparent harm or injury to both human-like and fantasy characters, as well as pictures or sounds likely to be scary to young children. Not suitable for persons under 7 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Top-down 'hack-and-slash' game, set in a post-apocalyptic world which has been overrun by zombies and monsters. Up to four players, representing the last humans alive, must fight for survival.
Content specific issues
This game includes fighting between the human protagonists and hordes of zombies and monsters. The violence is cartoon-like and unrealistic. Zombies and monsters have health bars that deplete when they're hit. When enemies are defeated, they disappear in a puff of smoke, leaving behind pizza slices that can restore the players' health. When the player characters are hit, numbers indicate the damage sustained and the characters occasionally say "Ouch!", although no injury is shown. When the player is defeated, the character drops to their knees and then either respawns or is revived by another player in multi-player mode. Some of the 'boss' monsters, including dragons and giant centipedes, may be scary to younger children.
X4: Foundations
EGOSOFT GmbH-
PC - 09/11/2020
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 7 because it features implied violence to humans and pictures likely to be scary to younger children. Not suitable for persons under 7 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Space simulation action game in which the player controls a universe of ships and space stations, trading, fighting and building in order to form an economy.
Content specific issues
When a spacecraft is hit there is a flash of light, followed by an explosion. No characters are shown being injured or killed. Any violence to characters is therefore only implied. The overall tone of the game is quite dark, with ominous music, and some of the alien characters could be scary to young children.
AGOS A Game Of Space
Ubisoft EMEA-
PC - 28/10/2020
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 7 because it features violence against humans that is not shown but is implied. Not suitable for persons under 7 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
VR game in which the player guides a group of survivors through a perilous interstellar journey to find a new home.
Content specific issues
Cut scenes feature implied violence against humans, including meteors hitting the Earth and wiping out populations and a space station exploding with a human crew still inside. In no cases are the victims shown.
Override 2: Super Mech League – Ultraman Deluxe Edition
Maximum Entertainment Ireland LTD-
PC - 22/12/2020
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PlayStation 4 - 22/12/2020
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Nintendo Switch - 22/12/2020
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Xbox One - 22/12/2020
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PlayStation 5 - 22/12/2020
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Xbox Series X|S - 22/12/2020
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, and violence against humans that is not shown but is implied. Not suitable for persons under 7 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Game based on the Ultraman series, in which players can fight in giant robot 'Mech' leagues and work to be the best Mech pilot.
Content specific issues
Violence takes place between giant robotic fighting machines ("Mechs") that are piloted by humans. However, the human pilots are never seen and only the machines are shown to be damaged. When the machines are hit, they recoil and stagger backwards, with damage shown on a health bar. When the health bar is depleted, the machine falls down with some sparks displayed.
Other issues
Fights take place within a range of differently themed arenas, one of which contains casino elements such as slot machines. However, other than throwing gambling chips at opponents, the gambling equipment is simply background detail and cannot be interacted with. There is no gambling. This game offers players the opportunity to purchase in-game 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.
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered
EA Swiss Sarl-
PC - 13/11/2020
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PlayStation 4 - 13/11/2020
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Xbox One - 13/11/2020
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Nintendo Switch - 13/11/2020
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Xbox Series X|S - 13/11/2020
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 7 because it features violence against humans that is not shown but is implied. Not suitable for persons under 7 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Arcade racing game, set in the fictional Seacrest county, in which the player can play as a racer or as police.
Content specific issues
While racing or being chased by the police, vehicles can nudge or ram each other, causing them to spin out and crash. You do not see the occupants of the vehicles being harmed.
Spacebase Startopia
Kalypso Media GmbH-
PC - 19/02/2021
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PlayStation 4 - 19/02/2021
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Xbox One - 19/02/2021
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Nintendo Switch - 19/02/2021
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Xbox Series X|S - 19/02/2021
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PlayStation 5 - 19/02/2021
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 7 because it features violence that lacks any apparent harm or injury to fantasy or mythical beings and creatures. Not suitable for persons under 7 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Space management simulator in which players are tasked with managing and developing a space station.
Content specific issues
Violence is always directed at fantasy characters and is unrealistic in nature. Reactions to violence are also unrealistic. For example, damage is shown on health bars and characters explode and disappear when defeated. Violence is generally shown from a distance, although players do have the option to zoom in. The cartoon-like visual style also makes the violence less disturbing.
Sackboy A Big Adventure
Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe-
PlayStation 4 - 31/12/2020
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PlayStation 5 - 31/12/2020
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PC - 27/10/2022
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 7 because it features non-realistic violence in a child-friendly setting or context, violence that lacks any apparent harm or injury to fantasy or mythical beings and creatures, and pictures or sounds likely to be scary to young children. Not suitable for persons under 7 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
3D Adventure platform game based on the 'Little Big Planet' franchise.
Content specific issues
Violence is always directed at fantasy characters. Violence is cartoon-like in nature, as are reactions to it. For example, enemies disappear in puffs of smoke when defeated and the player’s character falls down and floats up like a ghost when defeated. The colourful visual style makes any violence less disturbing. The game also features some boss-fights, most of which pit the player against huge monster-like creatures. These boss-monsters can be somewhat frightening, most notably the game’s antagonist, Vex, a giant jester-like doll with huge glowing eyes. The design could scare young children.
Fishing: North Atlantic
Misc Games-
PC - 16/10/2020
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PlayStation 4 - 26/05/2022
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PlayStation 5 - 02/06/2022
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
Fishing game set in the Canadian North Atlantic.
Content specific issues
The game includes a harpoon fishing option. Fish do not react when hit but the action of shooting the harpoon is realistic in nature. There is also a min-game in which the player is required to gut a fish. There is some blood visible.
BALAN WONDERWORLD
Square Enix Ltd-
PlayStation 4 - 26/03/2021
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Nintendo Switch - 26/03/2021
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PlayStation 5 - 26/03/2021
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PC - 26/03/2021
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Xbox One - 26/03/2021
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Xbox Series X|S - 26/03/2021
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 7 because it feature depictions of non-realistic violence of a minor nature towards human-like or animal-like characters, depictions of non-realistic violence towards fantasy characters, and pictures or sounds likely to be scary or frightening to young children. Not suitable for persons under 7 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
3D action-platformer in which the player overcomes obstacles using fantastical powers obtained from a variety of costumes.
Content specific issues
There are battles that involve non-realistic violence towards both human and fantasy characters. Impacts are indicated by flashes. When a character is defeated, they quickly disappear. Human characters have three lives and once they are exhausted, the character falls to the ground and respawns nearby.