Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered
Square Enix Ltd-
Stadia - 31/01/2022
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PC - 31/01/2022
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Nintendo Switch - 01/02/2022
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 16 because it features depictions of realistic violence towards human characters, depictions of the use of illegal drugs, and use of strong language. Not suitable for persons under 16 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three part standalone adventure, set three years before the events of the first game.
Content specific issues
Violence is primarily hand-to-hand, although there is some use of knives as weapons. The reactions to violence are realistic, with characters flinching in pain and showing injuries, such as cuts and bruises. One scene in particular shows two men threatening the protagonist, who is a 16 year old girl. If the player chooses to attack the men, the girl hits one of them over the head with a bottle, after which the second man then punches the girl's face, leaving her with a black eye. The game also contains frequent use of strong language ('fuck'), as well as milder terms such as 'shit' and 'whore'. The protagonist is shown buying and smoking marijuana. A portion of the story revolves around the protagonist's relationship with drug dealers, including collecting money from the dealer's customers.
Life is Strange Remastered
Square Enix Ltd-
Stadia - 31/01/2022
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PC - 31/01/2022
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Nintendo Switch - 01/02/2022
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 16 because it features frequent moderate violence, use of strong language and infrequent use of illegal drugs. Not suitable for persons under 16 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Episodic adventure game following Max Caulfield, a teenage girl with the power to rewind time. With her best friend, Chloe Price, Max begins investigating the mysterious disappearance of a fellow student.
Content specific issues
This game features frequent moderate violence towards human characters, including shootings, stabbings and hand-to-hand fights. The violence is realistic in nature. There is use of strong language ('fuck' and 'cunt'), as well as milder terms, including 'shit' and 'whore'. In one episode, a character smokes marijuana.
Life is Strange: True Colors
Square Enix Ltd-
PlayStation 4 - 10/09/2021
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PlayStation 5 - 10/09/2021
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Xbox One - 10/09/2021
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Xbox Series X|S - 10/09/2021
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PC - 10/09/2021
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Nintendo Switch - 10/09/2021
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Stadia - 10/09/2021
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
Adventure game in which players take on the role of Alex Chen, a young woman leaving foster care. After years apart, she heads to the small Colorado mining town of Haven Springs to reunite with her older brother Gabe. Alex hopes that Haven can be a fresh start, away from the issues of her past.
Content specific issues
Violence is realistic and impactful, with one scene in particular depicting two characters in a fist fight. When the characters are hit, they groan and their reactions are realistic. Another scene shows a character being shot: the character is thrust backwards by the blast and blood is shown. The game also contains strong language ('fuck').
Other issues
There is a scene in which the main character has a vision of another character taking his own life by hanging. The voiceover from the troubled character explains that he blames himself for another character’s death, and thinks he should pay for it. The vision is only shown as a shadow reflection on an alley wall. There is no sight of the setup to the act. This game offers players the opportunity to purchase in-game items, in the form of character outfits, 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.
Life is Strange 2: Episode 5 - Wolves
Square Enix Ltd-
PC - 03/12/2019
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PlayStation 4 - 03/12/2019
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Xbox One - 03/12/2019
Advice for consumers
This game is rated PEGI 18 which restricts availability to ADULTS ONLY and is not suitable for anyone below this age. This rating has been given due to depictions of violence towards vulnerable and defenceless human-like characters, glamorization of the use of illegal drugs, and use of sexual expletives. Not suitable for persons under 18 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys flee to Mexico for safety. Suddenly, sixteen year-old Sean is responsible for Daniel’s safety, shelter, and teaching him right from wrong.
Content specific issues
This game contains infrequent depictions of violence towards vulnerable and defenceless human-like characters. One example of this, in the first episode, involves a 16-year-old boy who has been forcefully handcuffed to a metal pole and unable to escape. During the scene the boy confronts his captor which leads to him being violently kicked in the face as punishment. Another example can be found in the third episode, in which a child is shot in the shoulder. The boy lets out a pained cry as a large amount of blood appears around the wound. There is a scene in episode five in which a young boy is shot through the shoulder. A blood effect is used and the boy yells as he falls to the ground, visibly injured. Episode three also contains glamorisation of the use of illegal drugs. As part of the storyline the teenage protagonist and his younger brother work on an illegal marijuana plantation. They also meet up with a group of young adults who have worked on the plantation for numerous seasons and praise it as a reliable option for earning money. There is a minigame where the player must prepare the marijuana in a timely manner to sell it on. This game also contains frequent use of sexual expletives, the word “fuck” and its derivatives can be found throughout.
Other issues
This game also contains frequent references to drugs, alcohol and sex. The majority of these conversations take place between characters who are 16 years of age or under.
Life is Strange 2
Square Enix Ltd-
PlayStation 4 - 04/12/2019
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PC - 04/12/2019
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Xbox One - 04/12/2019
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Stadia - 14/01/2023
Advice for consumers
This game is rated PEGI 18 which restricts availability to ADULTS ONLY and is not suitable for anyone below this age. This rating has been given due to depictions of violence towards vulnerable and defenceless human-like characters, glamorization of the use of illegal drugs, and use of sexual expletives. Not suitable for persons under 18 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys flee to Mexico for safety. Suddenly, sixteen year-old Sean is responsible for Daniel’s safety, shelter, and teaching him right from wrong.
Content specific issues
This game contains infrequent depictions of violence towards vulnerable and defenceless human-like characters. One example of this involves a 16-year-old boy who has been forcefully handcuffed to a metal pole and unable to escape. During the scene the boy confronts his captor which leads to him being violently kicked in the face as punishment. Another example can be found in the third episode, in which a child is shot in the shoulder. The boy lets out a pained cry as a large amount of blood appears around the wound. Episode three also contains glamorisation of the use of illegal drugs. As part of the storyline the teenage protagonist and his younger brother work on an illegal marijuana plantation. They also meet up with a group of young adults who have worked on the plantation for numerous seasons and praise it as a reliable option for earning money. There is a minigame where the player must prepare the marijuana in a timely manner to sell it on. This game also contains frequent use of sexual expletives, the word “fuck” and its derivatives can be found throughout.
Other issues
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit contains scenes of implied child abuse, with the father character verbally abusing his son. Implied physical violence is also present as characters comment on the bruises left on the child’s arm. There is also an option for the child (who is ten years old) to steal and smoke one of his father cigarettes. The forth episode in particular has multiple scenes of the teenage protagonist being violently beaten. These altercations cause obvious bruising and bleeding to appear on his body.
Life is Strange 2: Episode 4 "Faith"
Square Enix Ltd-
PlayStation 4 - 22/08/2019
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Xbox One - 22/08/2019
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PC - 22/08/2019
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 18 which restricts availability to ADULTS ONLY and is not suitable for anyone below this age. This rating has been given due to because it features violence against vulnerable and defenceless characters., use of strong language and glamorisation of the use of illegal drugs.. Not suitable for persons below 18 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Episode four in the series. Two brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz, 16 and 9, are forced to run away from home after a tragic incident in Seattle. In fear of the police, Sean & Daniel head to Mexico while attempting to conceal a sudden and mysterious supernatural power.
Content specific issues
This game contains infrequent depictions of violence towards vulnerable and defenceless human-like characters. One example of this involves a 16-year-old boy who has been forcefully handcuffed to a metal pole and unable to escape. During the scene the boy confronts his captor which leads to him being violently kicked in the face as punishment. Another example can be found in the third episode, in which a child is shot in the shoulder. The boy lets out a pained cry as a large amount of blood appears around the wound. Episode three also contains glamorisation of the use of illegal drugs. As part of the storyline the teenage protagonist and his younger brother work on an illegal marijuana plantation. They also meet up with a group of young adults who have worked on the plantation for numerous seasons and praise it as a reliable option for earning money. There is a minigame where the player must prepare the marijuana in a timely manner to sell it on. This game also contains frequent use of sexual expletives, the word “fuck” and its derivatives can be found throughout.
Other issues
This episode in particular has multiple scenes of the teenage protagonist being violently beaten. These altercations cause obvious bruising and bleeding to appear on his body.
Life is Strange 2 - Episode 3 "Wastelands"
Square Enix Ltd-
PC - 09/05/2019
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PlayStation 4 - 09/05/2019
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Xbox One - 09/05/2019
Advice for consumers
This game is rated PEGI 18 which restricts availability to ADULTS ONLY and is not suitable for anyone below this age. This rating has been given due to depictions of violence towards vulnerable and defenceless human-like characters, glamorization of the use of illegal drugs, and use of sexual expletives. Not suitable for persons under 18 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Episode three in the series. Two brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz, 16 and 9, are forced to run away from home after a tragic incident in Seattle. In fear of the police, Sean & Daniel head to Mexico while attempting to conceal a sudden and mysterious supernatural power.
Content specific issues
This game contains infrequent depictions of violence towards vulnerable and defenceless human-like characters. One example of this involves a 16-year-old boy who has been forcefully handcuffed to a metal pole and unable to escape. During the scene the boy confronts his captor which leads to him being violently kicked in the face as punishment. Another example can be found in this episode, in which a child is shot in the shoulder. The boy lets out a pained cry as a large amount of blood appears around the wound. This episode also contains glamorisation of the use of illegal drugs. As part of the storyline the teenage protagonist and his younger brother work on an illegal marijuana plantation. They also meet up with a group of young adults who have worked on the plantation for numerous seasons and praise it as a reliable option for earning money. There is a minigame where the player must prepare the marijuana in a timely manner to sell it on. This game also contains frequent use of sexual expletives, the word “fuck” and its derivatives can be found throughout.
Other issues
This episode also contains a sex scene showing a 16-year-old boy losing his virginity. The characters genitals and other sensitive body parts are obscured from view.
Life is Strange 2 - Episode 2 "Rules"
Square Enix Ltd-
PC - 24/01/2019
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PlayStation 4 - 24/01/2019
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Xbox One - 24/01/2019
Advice for consumers
This game is rated PEGI 18 which restricts availability to ADULTS ONLY and is not suitable for anyone below this age. This rating has been given due to depictions of violence towards vulnerable and defenceless human-like characters, and use of sexual expletives. Not suitable for persons under 18 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Episode two in the series. Two brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz, 16 and 9, are forced to run away from home after a tragic incident in Seattle. In fear of the police, Sean & Daniel head to Mexico while attempting to conceal a sudden and mysterious supernatural power.
Content specific issues
This episode requires episode one to run, and therefore inherits the rating of the previous episode. This game contains infrequent depictions of violence towards vulnerable and defenceless human-like characters. The most pertinent scene involves a 16-year-old boy who has been forcefully handcuffed to a metal pole and unable to escape. During the scene the boy confronts his captor which leads to him being violently kicked in the face as punishment. The attack leaves visible injuries such as a large bruise which appears under his eye. There is another pertinent scene in the game which features a child being punched in the face by an adult after attempting to protect their sibling. This game also contains frequent use of sexual expletives, the word “fuck” and its derivatives can be found throughout.
Other issues
This game also contains frequent references to drugs, alcohol and sex. The majority of these conversations take place between characters who are 16 years of age or under.
Life is Strange 2: Episode 1
Square Enix Ltd-
PC - 27/09/2018
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Xbox One - 27/09/2018
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PlayStation 4 - 27/09/2018
Advice for consumers
This game is rated PEGI 18 which restricts availability to ADULTS ONLY and is not suitable for anyone below this age. This rating has been given due to depictions of violence towards vulnerable and defenceless human-like characters, and use of sexual expletives. Not suitable for persons under 18 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Two brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz, 16 and 9, are forced to run away from home after a tragic incident in Seattle. In fear of the police, Sean & Daniel head to Mexico while attempting to conceal a sudden and mysterious supernatural power.
Content specific issues
This game contains infrequent depictions of violence towards vulnerable and defenceless human-like characters. The most pertinent scene involves a 16-year-old boy who has been forcefully handcuffed to a metal pole and unable to escape. During the scene the boy confronts his captor which leads to him being violently kicked in the face as punishment. The attack leaves visible injuries such as a large bruise which appears under his eye. There is another pertinent scene in the game which features a child being punched in the face by an adult after attempting to protect their sibling. This game also contains frequent use of sexual expletives, the word “fuck” and its derivatives can be found throughout.
Other issues
This game also contains frequent references to drugs, alcohol and sex. The majority of these conversations take place between characters who are 16 years of age or under.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm Complete Season + Farewell
Square Enix Ltd-
PC - 14/03/2019
Advice for consumers
This game has been rated PEGI 16 depictions of realistic looking violence towards human-like characters, use of sexual expletives and depictions of the use of illegal drugs. Not suitable for persons under 16 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three-part standalone story adventure set three years before the events of the first game. This collection also features the bonus Farewell Episode, which focuses on a young Max and Chloe, and the first Episode of the original Life is Strange game.
Content specific issues
This game contains depictions of realistic looking violence towards human-like characters. The violence is primarily hand to hand combat, however a couple of scenes feature characters using knives as weapons. The reactions to the violence are always realistic, with characters wincing in pain and showing visible injuries, such as cuts and bruises. This game also contains frequent use of sexual expletives. The word “fuck” and its derivatives are found throughout. This game also features depictions of the use of illegal drugs. Characters are shown smoking marijuana and injecting heroin.