Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds
ArenaNet, LLC-
PC - 04/06/2024
Abathor
Tesura Games-
Nintendo Switch - 21/06/2024
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PlayStation 5 - 21/06/2024
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
2D arcade action platform game, for up to four players, in which a group of heroes are the last hope for defending Atlantis.
Content specific issues
This game features moderate violence, which is either directed at pixelated human-like or fantasy characters. Violence and reactions to violence are unrealistic: enemies flash when hit and break apart when defeated. While there is no realistic injury detail as a result of violence, some characters have designs which already include wounds. For example, one notable zombie-like enemy has its intestines hanging from a stomach wound.
BattleCore Arena
Ubisoft EMEA-
PC - 06/06/2024
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. Not suitable for persons under 7 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Physics-based shooter in which players must shoot and knock balls off platforms.
Content specific issues
This game features mild violence, which is aimed at balls. While some balls are inanimate, others have fantastical creatures depicted inside. Combat can become somewhat frenetic and balls that are knocked off platforms disappear in large explosions.
Other issues
This game offers players the opportunity to purchase BattleCoins, which can be spent on cosmetics and XP boosts. Players can also purchase a Season Pass to access additional rewards. Some parents or carers may want to be aware of this. 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.
Night Springs
Epic Games Entertainment International GmbH-
PC - 08/06/2024
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PlayStation 5 - 08/06/2024
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Xbox Series X|S - 08/06/2024
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 and use of strong language.
Brief outline of the game
Survival horror DLC for Alan Wake 2, which includes several self-contained stories featuring characters from the Alan Wake franchise, in the format of a 'Twilight Zone' inspired television show, 'Night Springs'.
Content specific issues
This game features strong and realistic violence towards human characters. When shot, they jerk backwards with copious blood sprays, after which they fall to the ground and remain there. When shot at close-range, dismemberment can occur, accompanied by large amounts of blood splatter with blood stains appearing on the screen. The game also includes use of strong language ('fuck') as well as milder terms including 'shit'.
Other issues
The player's character may pick up items which help them in gameplay. One of these items is painkillers, which provides healing to the player. The majority of the game is spent navigating through either dimly lit buildings or wooded areas with only a torch to provide illumination. The torch can also be used to render an attacking character vulnerable to firearm attacks: when directly shone at a character it will cause disorientation. The game contains various jump scares throughout.
Neon Blood
Meridiem Games SL-
Nintendo Switch - 30/06/2024
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PlayStation 5 - 30/06/2024
Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye
Perpetual - Europe-
PlayStation 5 - 21/06/2024
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 16 because it features prominent use of alcohol and smoking. Not suitable for persons under 16 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
VR game set in a post-apocalyptic world in which all civilians are robots. The player takes on the role of Philip, a detective who is trying to locate his ex-girlfriend who has been 'kidnapped' and her mind manipulated by The Magician.
Content specific issues
This game features prominent use of alcohol and tobacco. The player's character can simulate drinking and smoking in a first-person perspective.
Other issues
This game also features realistic violence towards fantasy characters, including robot characters blasting each other with electricity and shooting each other with guns, causing them to yell in pain. There is also a sequence in which a robot character is heard yelling from screen, after which some cogs and oil are seen, suggesting what has happened. The game also features some scenes that may be scary to younger players, including jump scares and sight of dead robots. There is also use of bad language, including 'bastard'.
Wayfinder
Airship Syndicate-
PC - 18/06/2024
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
Adventure game set in a colourful, medieval fantasy world that has been overrun by hostile forces. The player can complete quests alone or with others as they fight in close quarter battles using both weapons and magical abilities.
Content specific issues
This game features moderate violence involving both human-like and fantastical creatures. Attacks with both weapons and magical abilities result in bright flashes and number damage, although characters do grunt when struck. There is no blood or injury detail.
Other issues
This game contains the use of the word 'damn'.
Wingspan Special Edition
Merge Games-
Nintendo Switch - 19/07/2024
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 3. Suitable for all ages.
Brief outline of the game
Strategy card game about birds for 1 to 5 players. Each bird you play extends a chain of combinations in one of the players three habitats. The goal is to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves and score as many points as possible.
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.
One True Hero
SYSTEM 3 LTD-
Nintendo Switch - 01/06/2024
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 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
3D platforming adventure in which a young farmer boy finds a magical sword and must save a sinking town.
Content specific issues
This game features mild violence. Fantastical enemies flinch when hit, with stars circling their heads when they are stunned. Enemies disappear in puffs of smoke when defeated. The player's human character flinches and loses health when he is hit, although there are no visible injuries or blood effects. When his health bar is depleted, he falls to the ground and the screen fades to black. Some boss fights are a little intense, and one boss in particular may be scary to young children as he rises up from the ground roaring, as thunder and lighting appears in the background.
Other issues
There is some very mild bad language, including uses of ‘bummed’ and ‘get the hell out’.
Pro Cycling Manager 2024
NACON-
PC - 06/06/2024
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 3. Suitable for all ages.
Brief outline of the game
Sports simulation game in which players manage a professional cycling team.
Content specific issues
No rating issues.