The upcoming revamped retro brawler (which some of you may remember on the Mega Drive) Splatterhouse is indeed going to be a very violent game. So violent that the German classification board has refused to give the game a classification of any sort, essentially dooming Germany to a Splatterhouse free existence. First of all let me state that is is ridiculous, as all the the violence is clearly over the top and not meant to be taken seriously. I will also state that the German classification board is made up of a bunch of old people who have no idea how to have fun.
Sadly, I wasn’t surprised as Germany is usually strict on videogames that dare to have a little gore in them. Hopefully one day Germany will get a system like PEGI which actually understands games. At the moment however all I can do is give my condolences to the German gamers who’ll be missing out on this innocent little gore-fest.
[Source: Destructoid]
I would be pissed if I lived in Germany. I believe Condemned was also banned over there and I loved that game. They do make amazing potato salad though so maaaaaaaybe that makes up for the lack of overly gory games.
wow that is pretty ridiculous. i have this sucker reserved and can’t wait to stare at the statue I’ll receive of Rick’s mask. good stuff. I smell a worthwhile import, my friendly german friends. Especially since you can unlock the original trilogy within the game.
“the statue I’ll receive of Rick’s mask”
Wait… when did this happen?!
Huzzah:
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product%5FID=73583#bonusFeatures
Fuck. You Americans get all the cool shit.
First Sonic hats now this!
[Insert something controversial about over-the-top violence and the Holocaust]
[And tasty potato salad]