A Very Graphic Adventure
Content within The Mystery of the Druids prompts rating re-think.
Following advice from the European Leisure Software Publishers’ Association (ELSPA), CDV Software has confirmed that its forthcoming adventure title, The Mystery of the Druids, is to be restricted to more mature gamers.
Although not overtly gory, the game does contain some scenes and imagery which may prove disturbing to a younger audience. These sections are mainly fleeting – and more implied than graphic – yet the content has been considered mature enough to be earmarked for an ELSPA ‘15+’ rating. In the US, the age rating is likely to be an ‘M’ – for mature audiences only.
“Whilst there is no Resident Evil-style violence within The Mystery of the Druids, as the plot unfolds there are moments which are genuinely shocking,” says Leo Zullo, UK Marketing Manager, CDV Software. “We’ve discussed the matter with ELSPA and feel it is important to clarify this – especially as most point and click adventures tend to be rated much lower. The Mystery of The Druids will appeal to those who like their adventures deep, involving and with the occasional laugh – and definitely not those with a sensitive disposition.”
Developed by German-based House of Tales – a team of coders who formed specifically to further the adventure game genre – The Mystery of the Druids is a point and click adventure unlike any other. Combining real-world locations with a dark and sinister plot, its unique look, feel and high production values take the genre further than ever before.
The Mystery of the Druids weaves real-world locations with a dark and sinister plot and sees players exploring Scotland Yard, Epping Forest and Stonehenge, among many others, in a bid to expose the horror behind the Druid’s plan. Human sacrifice and a treachery play a large part of the adventure – ensuring this is no game for the faint-hearted.
Recently released to huge acclaim in Germany, Mystery of the Druids is currently being fully localised, and will be released in the UK and US on September 14th.
Although not overtly gory, the game does contain some scenes and imagery which may prove disturbing to a younger audience. These sections are mainly fleeting – and more implied than graphic – yet the content has been considered mature enough to be earmarked for an ELSPA ‘15+’ rating. In the US, the age rating is likely to be an ‘M’ – for mature audiences only.
“Whilst there is no Resident Evil-style violence within The Mystery of the Druids, as the plot unfolds there are moments which are genuinely shocking,” says Leo Zullo, UK Marketing Manager, CDV Software. “We’ve discussed the matter with ELSPA and feel it is important to clarify this – especially as most point and click adventures tend to be rated much lower. The Mystery of The Druids will appeal to those who like their adventures deep, involving and with the occasional laugh – and definitely not those with a sensitive disposition.”
Developed by German-based House of Tales – a team of coders who formed specifically to further the adventure game genre – The Mystery of the Druids is a point and click adventure unlike any other. Combining real-world locations with a dark and sinister plot, its unique look, feel and high production values take the genre further than ever before.
The Mystery of the Druids weaves real-world locations with a dark and sinister plot and sees players exploring Scotland Yard, Epping Forest and Stonehenge, among many others, in a bid to expose the horror behind the Druid’s plan. Human sacrifice and a treachery play a large part of the adventure – ensuring this is no game for the faint-hearted.
Recently released to huge acclaim in Germany, Mystery of the Druids is currently being fully localised, and will be released in the UK and US on September 14th.