The Last of Us Part II Remastered
Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe-
PlayStation 5 - 19/01/2024
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
Remastered version of the action adventure sequel in which players try to survive in a post-apocalyptic world following the spread of a deadly disease.
Content specific issues
This game features scenes of graphic violence, including sight of dismemberment and disembowelling, with blood, gore and injury detail. There are also scenes of torture, featuring vulnerable and defenceless characters. The game also includes use of strong language ('fuck'), as well as milder terms, such as 'dick' and 'shit', and discriminatory terms such as 'dyke'.
Other issues
The game also contains depictions of illegal drug use, in the form of characters smoking marijuana, and scenes of a sexual nature, including nude characters engaging in intercourse, although their genitals are not visible.
The Last of Us Part II
Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe-
PlayStation 4 - 19/06/2020
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 because it features violence against vulnerable and defenceless characters., graphic violence and use of strong language. Not suitable for persons below 18 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Five years after their dangerous journey across the post-pandemic United States, Ellie and Joel have settled down in Jackson, Wyoming. Living amongst a thriving community of survivors has allowed them peace and stability, despite the constant threat of the infected and other, more desperate survivors. When a violent event disrupts that peace, Ellie embarks on a relentless journey to carry out justice and find closure. As she hunts those responsible one by one, she is confronted with the devastating physical and emotional repercussions of her actions.
Content specific issues
Violent scenes vary across the board from moderate pushing and shoving, strong scenes of stabbings and shootings, to extreme scenes of disembowelling, dismemberment, and torture, including scenes of violence towards vulnerable or defenceless persons. These scenes are shown in graphic detail complete with blood and close-up up gore effects, with visible gross injuries. Sexual expletives, mild swearing and offensive language are heard throughout the game and include the words “fuck”, “fucking”, “bitch”, “dick”, “dyke”, “goddamn” and “shit”.
Other issues
The game also contains scenes of illegal drug use in the form of characters smoking marijuana, and scenes of a sexual nature including nude characters engaging in intercourse although their genitals are not visible at the time.