Manhunt 2 banned in the UK
06-19-07 | 08:26 AM
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Manhunt 2 banned in the UK
The BBFC has rejected Rockstar's Manhunt 2, banning the controversial title from sale anywhere in the UK, GamesIndustry.biz is reporting.
Both PlayStation 2 and Wii versions of the game have been banned, with the BBFC unable to recommend cuts or removal of content to make it suitable for public sale.
"Where possible we try to consider cuts or, in the case of games, modifications which remove the material which contravenes the Board's published Guidelines. In the case of Manhunt 2 this has not been possible," revealed David Cooke, director of the BBFC.
"Manhunt 2 is distinguishable from recent high-end video games by its unremitting bleakness and callousness of tone in an overall game context which constantly encourages visceral killing with exceptionally little alleviation or distancing.
"There is sustained and cumulative casual sadism in the way in which these killings are committed, and encouraged, in the game," he continued.
The BBFC has stated that the sequel to Manhunt is far more brutal and bleak than the original title, which was granted an 18 rating in 2003.
"Although the difference should not be exaggerated the fact of the game's unrelenting focus on stalking and brutal slaying and the sheer lack of alternative pleasures on offer to the gamer, together with the different overall narrative context, contribute towards differentiating this submission from the original Manhunt game," added Cooke.
"Against this background, the Board's carefully considered view is that to issue a certificate to Manhunt 2, on either platform, would involve a range of unjustifiable harm risks, to both adults and minors, within the terms of the Video Recordings Act, and accordingly that its availability, even if statutorily confined to adults, would be unacceptable to the public."
The last game to be banned by the BBFC was Carmageddon in 1997. Publisher Rockstar has the right to appeal against the BBFC's decision.
Both PlayStation 2 and Wii versions of the game have been banned, with the BBFC unable to recommend cuts or removal of content to make it suitable for public sale.
"Where possible we try to consider cuts or, in the case of games, modifications which remove the material which contravenes the Board's published Guidelines. In the case of Manhunt 2 this has not been possible," revealed David Cooke, director of the BBFC.
"Manhunt 2 is distinguishable from recent high-end video games by its unremitting bleakness and callousness of tone in an overall game context which constantly encourages visceral killing with exceptionally little alleviation or distancing.
"There is sustained and cumulative casual sadism in the way in which these killings are committed, and encouraged, in the game," he continued.
The BBFC has stated that the sequel to Manhunt is far more brutal and bleak than the original title, which was granted an 18 rating in 2003.
"Although the difference should not be exaggerated the fact of the game's unrelenting focus on stalking and brutal slaying and the sheer lack of alternative pleasures on offer to the gamer, together with the different overall narrative context, contribute towards differentiating this submission from the original Manhunt game," added Cooke.
"Against this background, the Board's carefully considered view is that to issue a certificate to Manhunt 2, on either platform, would involve a range of unjustifiable harm risks, to both adults and minors, within the terms of the Video Recordings Act, and accordingly that its availability, even if statutorily confined to adults, would be unacceptable to the public."
The last game to be banned by the BBFC was Carmageddon in 1997. Publisher Rockstar has the right to appeal against the BBFC's decision.
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06-19-07 | 10:07 AM
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The BBFC has stated that the sequel to Manhunt is far more brutal and bleak than the original title, which was granted an 18 rating in 2003.
Holy shit. I didn't think it would be possible to top the brutalness of the original Manhunt. That game was by far the most violent game I have ever played, and I have played the vast majority of the violent games out there.
06-19-07 | 10:12 AM
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I hate uber violent games like this and find them repulsive.
That said, I simply don't buy them and am just as repulsed by this kind of censorship.
That said, I simply don't buy them and am just as repulsed by this kind of censorship.
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06-19-07 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Josh H
I hate uber violent games like this and find them repulsive.
That said, I simply don't buy them and am just a repulsed by this kind of censorship.
That said, I simply don't buy them and am just a repulsed by this kind of censorship.
06-19-07 | 11:29 AM
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From: Space Junk Galaxy
Originally Posted by Josh H
I hate uber violent games like this and find them repulsive.
That said, I simply don't buy them and am just as repulsed by this kind of censorship.
That said, I simply don't buy them and am just as repulsed by this kind of censorship.
06-19-07 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by KurrptSenate
wow
definitely makes me want to play the game more
definitely makes me want to play the game more
I actually like the first one. I got fairly far, but put it down for a long time. Once I returned to it, I couldn't remember how to hug the wall and peak around to shoot and those type of moves. If you can't do those things where I am on the game, you aren't going to survive for very long.
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06-19-07 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by KurrptSenate
I might actually inquire about picking up the first one for my 360 (since it's BC) to get ready for the sequel
06-19-07 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by nodeerforamonth
Really? Is the game that brutal?
Here is a video of some of the executions from Manhunt. Obviously, you probably don't want to watch this at work. Spoiler warning: The end of the video also shows the ending of the game, so be warned.
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06-19-07 | 05:02 PM
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Looks like it just got an Adults Only (AO) rating from the ESRB.
http://gamepolitics.com/2007/06/19/b...esrb/#comments
http://gamepolitics.com/2007/06/19/b...esrb/#comments
06-19-07 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh H
Looks like it just got an Adults Only (AO) rating from the ESRB.
http://gamepolitics.com/2007/06/19/b...esrb/#comments
http://gamepolitics.com/2007/06/19/b...esrb/#comments