Horror game denied rating

The extremely violent and sadistic sequel to controversial horror epic Manhunt, Manhunt 2, on the 20 July 2007 became the first game in over a decade to be refused a rating by the British Board of Film Classification.

The game has players help a deranged scientist to escape asylum and then go on the run, on his way commiting random acts of violence particularly against pimps and prostitutes. the BBFC stated it had no direction other than an unrelenting focus on brutal slaying.

It has been heavily criticised by parents across the UK, with some of them citing that it 'no-one should be allowed to view such inhumane acts of violence and gore, least of all a child'. The game came further into disrepute when a boy, who claimed to have been influenced by the original Manhunt, killed one his friends.

The fact that children, young children, can get online and get their hands on technology such a this shows the serious flaws that the rapidly expanding technology industry has. it suggests and displays acts that are not legal, let alone a regular occurance, within our society and these norms should not be available to affect the minds of young children.

Games are certfified according to the age for which they are suitable, so although Rockstar games disagreed with the decision, the BBFC pointed out that the game was the first in 10 years to be banned, proving just how twisted and sadistic the content was.