THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE
Square Enix Ltd-
PlayStation 4 - 16/02/2023
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Nintendo Switch - 16/02/2023
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
Music game celebrating 35 years of the Final Fantasy series, in which players take control of various characters from the series and journey through the world of Final Fantasy through its music.
Content specific issues
The game includes clips from various Final Fantasy games. Some of these include realistic combat scenes between human and fantasy characters, including moments in which characters are shot in their chests with arrows and engage in close-quarter fist fights. In one scene, a character is stabbed with a sword and lifted into the air on the point of the blade. While there is no graphic gory detail, there is sight of blood and wounds and characters react to the violence in a realistic manner.
Other issues
This game offers players the opportunity to purchase in-game items, in the form of downloadable music packs from other Square Enix titles, 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 music lyrics include uses of 'damn', 'hell' and 'ass'.
NASCAR Heat 5
Motorsport Games-
PlayStation 4 - 07/07/2020
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Xbox One - 07/07/2020
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PC - 07/07/2020
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 3 Suitable for all ages.
Brief outline of the game
NASCAR Heat 5, the official video game of the world’s most popular stockcar racing series, puts you behind the wheel of these incredible racing machines and challenges you to become the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion. Featuring 39 tracks and all the official teams, drivers and cars from the three NASCAR National Series and the Xtreme Dirt Tour!
Content specific issues
None.
Other issues
This game offers players the opportunity to purchase in-game items in the form of additional content, 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.
war theatre
Red Art Games-
PlayStation 4 - 06/03/2020
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 12 because it features moderate violence. Not suitable for persons under 12 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Turn-based strategy with RPG elements. Take command of seven unique heroes, each with a specialization to change the course of every battle. Features single-player campaign and multiplayer modes available local or online.
Content specific issues
This game is played in an isometric viewpoint which provides an overview of the whole map and the point at which placement of characters occurs. Once an attack occurs the view switches to full screen and the event is played out. The violence is depicted in a cartoon like manner and characters shimmer red when hit, some units can withstand more than one hit but will eventually be defeated. With each hit there is a corresponding reduction in the health gauge of a character, once this has been depleted the character rapidly moves off screen and disappears. The level of violence is the same regardless of what weapon is being used.
Other issues
The game features online playing capability which may involve real-time interaction with other players.
War Theatre
Arcade Distillery LLC-
PlayStation 4 - 31/01/2020
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 12 because it features moderate violence. Not suitable for persons under 12 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Turn-based strategy with RPG elements. Take command of seven unique heroes, each with a specialization to change the course of every battle. Features single-player campaign and multiplayer modes available local or online.
Content specific issues
This game is played in an isometric viewpoint which provides an overview of the whole map and the point at which placement of characters occurs. Once an attack occurs the view switches to full screen and the event is played out. The violence is depicted in a cartoon like manner and characters shimmer red when hit, some units can withstand more than one hit but will eventually be defeated. With each hit there is a corresponding reduction in the health gauge of a character, once this has been depleted the character rapidly moves off screen and disappears. The level of violence is the same regardless of what weapon is being used.
Other issues
The game features online playing capability which may involve real-time interaction with other players.
Need for Speed™ Heat
EA Swiss Sarl-
PlayStation 4 - 08/11/2019
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Xbox One - 08/11/2019
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PC - 08/11/2019
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 16 because it features strong violence. Not suitable for persons under 16 of age.
Brief outline of the game
The story follows the player participating in the Speedhunters Showdown, an organised racing event held on the streets and surrounding countryside of Palm City. As they participate in more events at the Speedhunters Showdown, they attract the attention of Lieutenant Mercer; the leader of a task force within the PCPD. The player eventually becomes a target for the task force, alongside them becoming an influential participant of the Speedhunters Showdown.
Content specific issues
Cut scenes contain violent elements which are realistic looking. These are limited to physical fights in which there is the use of fists or delivering repeated kicks to an opponent. There is one scene in which, a man who displays injuries consistent with a beating, and is restrained in a chair is to be subjected to violence, but before anything occurs the camera cuts away.
Other issues
This game offers players the opportunity to purchase in-game items in the form of Speed Points that are sold in packs and cannot be earned in game, only purchased on the online stores. Speed Points are used to purchase cars, car vanity items, apparel and short-cuts, 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.
NASCAR Heat 4
Motorsport Games-
PlayStation 4 - 06/09/2019
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Xbox One - 06/09/2019
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PC - 06/09/2019
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 3 Suitable for all ages.
Brief outline of the game
NASCAR Heat 4 is a NASCAR racing game that takes what you see on the track and puts it into the players hands. Players can race in 4 different racing series including dir as well as start their own racing team. With split screen and 40 player online races NASCAR Heat 4 players can compete against friends and the world in fun competitive racing!
Content specific issues
None
Other issues
This game offers players the opportunity to purchase in-game items in the form of a main menu item that links you directly to the store front which offers this paid content. If a player wants to purchase any DLC, when they select it they will be taken to the appropriate console store, 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.
NASCAR Heat 3
Motorsport Games-
PlayStation 4 - 07/09/2018
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Xbox One - 07/09/2018
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PC - 07/09/2018
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 3. Suitable for all ages.
Brief outline of the game
Play as your favorite driver, or start a career in NASCAR Heat 3. Racing action on pavement and dirt. Own a team, hire engineers, build cars, race and win! This game involves racing on tracks with up to 40 other cars.
Content specific issues
None
Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers
Nintendo of Europe AG-
Nintendo 3DS - 25/05/2018
Advice for consumers
This game was rated PEGI 7 because it features violence that lacks any apparent harm or injury to fantasy or mythical beings and creatures and contains non-realistic violence in a child-friendly setting or context.
Brief outline of the game
The Dead Heat Breakers is an action tower defence game where players control the armadillo Dillon from Dillon’s Rolling Western and fight against alien rock invaders. It’s up to you to form a team of heroes and keep the world safe.
Content specific issues
The violence portrayed is unrealistic and aimed at fantasy characters. The bad guys (rock aliens) explode when defeated and leave items laying around for you to pick up. The setting of the game is rather dark, post-apocalyptic, but the nice animal inhabitants of the world tune this setting down a bit. Enemies can be taken down by laser guns or melee attacks.
NASCAR Heat 2
Motorsport Games-
PC - 11/09/2017
Advice for consumers
This game was rated PEGI 3. The content of this game is suitable for all persons.
Brief outline of the game
This is a racing simulation game set in the popular NASCAR universe. Players can select real world drivers, tracks and cars from the NASCAR competition. Players can compete in a variety of game modes such as championship, challenges and career.
Content specific issues
None
NASCAR Heat 2
Motorsport Games-
PlayStation 4 - 12/09/2017
Advice for consumers
This game was rated PEGI 3. The content of this game is suitable for all persons.
Brief outline of the game
This is a racing simulation game set in the popular NASCAR universe. Players can select real world drivers, tracks and cars from the NASCAR competition. Players can compete in a variety of game modes such as championship, challenges and career.
Content specific issues
None