Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Nintendo of Europe AG-
Nintendo Wii U - 24/06/2016
Advice for consumers
This game was rated PEGI 7 for non-realistic violence in a child-friendly setting or context.
Brief outline of the game
This is a sports game in which characters from the Mario and Sonic series compete in a variety of events at the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Players get to partake in mini-game versions of various Olympic disciplines like 100m Sprint, Volleyball and Table Tennis.
Content specific issues
Features non-realistic violence in a child-friendly setting. The Boxing mini-game contains a distinct emphasis on the violence. Although the setting of the game is child-friendly, the violence in this event is notably less suited for younger children.
LEGO Dimensions - Midway Arcade Level Pack
Warner Brothers Entertainment UK Ltd-
Nintendo Wii U - 15/03/2016
Advice for consumers
This game was rated PEGI 7 for violence in a child-friendly setting or context (LEGO). The creatures or fantastical characters will not show any apparent harm or injury as a result of the violence depicted.
Brief outline of the game
A story driven action adventure game which is part of the “LEGO Dimensions” franchise. This iteration weaves retro Midway arcade cabinets into the LEGO world. General gameplay will consist of puzzle elements mixed with combat sequences. Players can also use the arcade cabinets to play a variety of retro mini games.
Content specific issues
The fantastical creatures will flinch upon being hit. If defeated, characters may fall apart into small LEGO pieces. One of the arcade mini games features a giant ape knocking down buildings.
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
Nintendo of Europe AG-
Nintendo Wii U - 24/06/2016
Advice for consumers
The game was rated PEGI 12 for frequent non-realistic violence towards human characters and the use of mild swearing and offensive language. Not appropriate for persons below 12 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Set in modern-day Tokyo, our heroes are Mirage Masters who fight back against invading Mirages from another world, while pursuing their careers as entertainers.
Content specific issues
This is a turn-based game in which the combative elements take place in an arena environment. The player’s character and team members take turns using physical as well as mystical weapons against a selected foe. All characters have a finite life expectancy which is governed by a number of factors, which in turn are influenced by the strength of an attack. Fantasy characters will disappear in a flash of light. Human characters will recoil and utter pain noises. When a human character is defeated it will fall to its knees and remain motionless. It is possible for a surviving team member to use a ‘heal’ ability which can revive a downed team member. There is the occasional use of the mild swearing words ‘bastard’ and ‘shit’. Publisher’s official video trailer: https: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK5-EIzDtKo
Brunswick Pro Bowling
FarSight Studios-
Nintendo Wii U - 29/02/2016
Advice for consumers
This game is rated PEGI 3 and is suitable for all persons.
Brief outline of the game
This is a bowling simulation game. Players choose a Pro bowler and compete in various tournaments. Earning currency with each win, players purchase and upgrade their equipment, including shoes, shirts, wrist bands and special Power-Up Balls.
Paper Mario: Color Splash
Nintendo of Europe AG-
Nintendo Wii U - 07/10/2016
Advice for consumers
This game was rated PEGI 3. The content of this game is suitable for all persons.
Brief outline of the game
Color is being drained from the world. Mario and his sidekick go looking for the paint stars on Prism Island to restore the color. The game combines traditional role-playing game (RPG) elements with concepts and features from the Mario series.
Content specific issues
Battles in the game are turn based, and consist of selecting a card with an attack on it followed by a counter attack. All violence is really mild and humorous, like jumping on an enemy, or hitting them with a comedy hammer. All characters look like they are made of paper. When a character is weakening, it fades to white. When defeated, it turns into a white sheet of paper.
Minecraft: Story Mode - The Last Place You Look
Telltale Games-
Nintendo Wii U - 20/01/2016
Advice for consumers
This game was rated PEGI 12 for frequent use of mild language. It is not suitable for persons under 12 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Continue the story with Jesse, Reuben and friends as they look for Soren in the End.
Content specific issues
Mild language appears in the dialogue throughout the game and includes words such as ‘crap’.
Other issues
Requires Episode 1 to play. Episode 1 was rated PEGI 12 for mild language including words such as ‘ass’, ‘crap’, and ‘piss’.
Minecraft: Story Mode - A Block and a Hard Place
Telltale Games-
Nintendo Wii U - 20/01/2016
Advice for consumers
This game was rated PEGI 12 for frequent use of mild language. It is not suitable for persons under 12 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Continue the story with Jesse, Reuben and friends as they look for a way to destroy the Wither Storm. Mild language appears in the dialogue throughout the game and includes words such as ‘crap’.
Content specific issues
Requires Episode 1 to play. Episode 1 was rated PEGI 12 for mild language including words such as ‘ass’, ‘crap’, and ‘piss’.
Minecraft Story Mode: The Order of the Stone
Telltale Games-
Nintendo Wii U - 20/01/2016
Advice for consumers
This game was rated PEGI 12 for frequent use of mild language. It is not suitable for persons under 12 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Jesse and his group of friends revere the legendary Order of the Stone; four adventurers who slayed an Ender Dragon. The Order are the very best at what they do: Warrior, Redstone Engineer, Griefer, and Architect. While at EnderCon, Jesse and his friends discover that something is wrong... something dreadful. Terror is unleashed, and they must set out on a journey to find The Order of the Stone if they are to save their world from oblivion.
Content specific issues
Mild language appears in the dialogue throughout the game and includes words such as ‘ass’, ‘crap’, and ‘piss’.
Minecraft: Story Mode - Assembly Required
Telltale Games-
Nintendo Wii U - 20/01/2016
Advice for consumers
This game was rated PEGI 12 for frequent use of mild language. It is not suitable for persons under 12 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Continue the story with Jesse, Axel and Reuben as they escape the Griefers in Boomtown and challenge King Magnus.
Content specific issues
Mild language appears in the dialogue throughout the game and includes words such as ‘crap’.
Other issues
Requires Episode 1 to play. Episode 1 was rated PEGI 12 for mild language including words such as ‘ass’, ‘crap’, and ‘piss’.
Disney Infinity 3.0 Star Wars: The Force Awakens Play Set
The Walt Disney Company Ltd-
Nintendo Wii U - 18/12/2015
Advice for consumers
This game was rated PEGI 7 due to frequent non-realistic violence towards fantasy (robotic) characters and human like characters in a child-friendly setting. Although this playset is combat orientated, combatants will not show any apparent harm or injury after being hit.
Brief outline of the game
This is a Star Wars themed expansion for the action-adventure game Disney Infinity 3.0. This new iteration draws inspiration from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Players need a physical toy and portal in order to play as a certain character in the game.
Content specific issues
Combat is often centered around light-sabre battles and shooting laser blasters at enemies. The action is frenetic as battles will often feature explosions, laser beams and slow motion effects. The game also contains sequences of vehicular combat where players will pilot a spacecraft to shoot down enemy spaceships.