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This game has received a PEGI 16 because it features strong violence, strong language, use of illegal drugs, and prominent use of alcohol. Not suitable for persons under 16 years of age.
Remastered version of the 2009 action-role playing game, in which the player’s character follows instructions to gain entry to the interior on an erupting volcano containing ancient beings the island’s ruthless ruler wants to control.

Details

PEGI leeftijdsadvies

16ViolenceBad LanguageDrugs

  • Beschikbaar op

    • PlayStation 4 (24/01/2023)
    • Xbox One (24/01/2023)
    • Nintendo Switch (24/01/2023)

  • Uitgever

    THQ Nordic

Rating issues

This game features strong and realistic violence in which human characters are attacked using medieval weapons, such as swords and crossbows. Strikes result in blood effects and grunts of pain, as well as a reduction in health bars. When characters are defeated, they fall to the ground.

The game also features use of strong language (‘fuck’), as well as milder terms including ‘piss’, ‘shit’, ‘bastard’ and ‘arsehole’.

The player’s character has the option to drink alcohol and smoke “Brugleweed reefers”. These are depicted with animations. The use of alcohol rewards the player’s character with a points boost, while the smoking of the ‘weed’ has a relaxing effect There are also reference to dealing and smuggling this ‘weed’.

Other issues

The game also features some sexual innuendo, with side quests revolving around a brothel. It is possible to procure a prostitute, which enables progress, although no sexual activity is shown.