How graphic is this game?

[Greggs]

My dad was a little disappointed with this year's AAA releases, since he's really big into first person shooters, and WW2 didn't leave him satisfied and the BF2 controversy turned him away. I was thinking of getting him something like Doom when I heard about this game. It seems perfect for him, given the fact that he's a big fan of very heavily story-driven games like the Uncharted series and the Arkham series, but the catch is that he's also very picky when it comes to graphic content.

He's alright with blood and gore, but what gets to him is language, nudity, and sexual themes. The ESRB says that this game has some gore and some nudity in it, so what I'd like to ask is this:

How frequent is the nudity in this game and how often do characters curse? I want to get him something really story-driven and good, but I'm afraid that if this game is a little too heavy-handed with mature tones, he might be turned away from it.

[invision2212]

theres no sexual things except maybe a breast and there is 1 swear the entire game

[Greggs]

So just one topless scene, like Metro: Last Light?

[Leng Spider]

Originally posted by Breakfast:

He's alright with blood and gore, but what gets to him is language, nudity, and sexual themes. The ESRB says that this game has some gore and some nudity in it, so what I'd like to ask is this:

How frequent is the nudity in this game and how often do characters curse? I want to get him something really story-driven and good, but I'm afraid that if this game is a little too heavy-handed with mature tones, he might be turned away from it.

This game disturbed me, a child of the internet, that has a thick skin and has seen countless things that cannot be unseen. I advise strong caution because while I can't think of the nude scene, and I haven't seen anything sexual, or any swearing, there are very mature tones that focus a lot on the vulnerability and helplessness of the main character, which is a super realistic, actress-recorded, highly emotive character. I would say this game is very heavy handed with mature tones, but not in the normal video game disemboweling, blood-splattering, or swearing categories.

[EbonHawk]

I'm 47 and I've pretty much seen it all. There has been ONE scene (so far) that was pretty unsettling, is the word I would use. Granted, I'm maybe a little past halfway so far, I'm guessing, and I don't want to spoil anything, but there's another current thread about it. Again, spoilers.

I think most mature adults can handle this game, though, but to each their own of course. It is definitely adult-themed as far as mature tones go. But like Leng Spider said, nothing graphically sexual or gory. This is more art, I would say, a visualized novel where even the violent and mature tones are necessary for the story, and not gratuitous.

People always have the choice to quit playing if it's too intense, though.

[Greggs]

Okay, from the feedback you all have provided, it sounds like my dad might really enjoy this game. Hopefully this will be a good fit for him and a great Christmas present.

Thanks for the help, guys.

[alanrco]

If your dad is into 1st person shooters and WW2 themed games then you are off the planet if you think he'll like this. But you did say he liked Uncharted so he has some saving grace.

[Killer Kitten]

There's some nude corpses hanging from trees and impaled on poles, but if you're turned on by that, then you probably should check out the website on mental health the game conviently provides. As for sex. No. Unless you consider a little 30 second scene of flirting too much for you.

Gore? Well there's plenty of that. Not like graphic, entrails hanging out gore, but the MC does carry a severed head around and you get to see plenty of other mutilated corpses. There is a lot of nightmare fuel. I mean when the MC isn't talking to the severed head, she is talking to the voices in her head. Or ignoring them. Or telling them to be quiet.

[Arioch]

I'm telling you right now that this game is about Psychosis, it's the main theme of the game and when you start it there's a disclaimer telling you that this game has been developed with the help of psychiatrists and people suffering from psychosis.

Here's something you should also know if you're planning to offer it to your father, PEOPLE THAT DO NOT WANT TO KNOW THE END OF THE GAME SHOULD NOT READ THE SPOILER :
The main character's psychosis is induced by her father and at some point in the game the player realises the "darkness" voice that keeps harassing her is her father's voice.

Knowing all of it... you make your choice... but i really suggest you watch a playthrough of it before or play it yourself, because it is NOT a game for fun, it is a terrifying journey through nightmares, self destruction, guilt, remorse...

[EbonHawk]

Originally posted by Arioch:

..Knowing all of it... you make your choice... but i really suggest you watch a playthrough of it before or play it yourself, because it is NOT a game for fun, it is a terrifying journey through nightmares, self destruction, guilt, remorse...

Ah well, someone named Arioch should know. ;-)

I was wondering about that, seeing as how I'm not finished with it and everything that I had heard ahead of time, etc, etc.

Unsubbing from this thread so I don't spoil anything for myself.

[Major Trubble]

Originally posted by alanrco:

If your dad is into 1st person shooters and WW2 themed games then you are off the planet if you think he'll like this. But you did say he liked Uncharted so he has some saving grace.

I am into 1st person shooters big time , and Tomb Raider and Rise Of The Tomb Raider , and Deus EX Human Revolution and Deus Ex Mankind Divided and Dishonored and Dishonored 2 , AND I LOVE this game , there are some serious combat sections and puzzle solving . A big Thumbs Up from me .

Before I purchased this game I watched the 25 minute commentary on how the game was made , even though they said not to , I earn a whole lot of respect for people that suffer from Psychosis , I actually watched the commentary on YouTube 3 times before I even played 1 second of the game , even if you do not purchase the game you should watch the 25 minute video , to me it was time well spent .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEfUajzJv5U