The Irish Film Censor's Office has also announced that the game has been banned in the Republic of Ireland. Rockstar Games had not returned calls to comment as of press time. The BBFC statement concluded that the game's distributors would also have the right to appeal the decision. Any decision the BBFC takes, it takes on the basis of its remit to rate onscreen entertainment." UK games industry body ELSPA released a statement from director Paul Jackson, which said, "A decision from the BBFC such as this demonstrates that we have a games ratings system in the UK that is effective. However, the decision to refuse classification of Carmageddon was overturned on appeal by the Video Appeals Committee. The car combat game developed by SCi and published by Interplay allowed racers to destroy opponents and murder pedestrians. The game is the first to be refused a classification since Carmageddon in 1997. The game has been refused a certificate on both the Wii and PlayStation 2 platforms, as to release it would "involve a range of unjustifiable harm risks, to both adults and minors." The board adds that even if the game was confined to an adult release, it would "still be unacceptable to the public."
However, Cooke stated that, "Although the difference should not be exaggerated, the fact of the game's unrelenting focus on stalking and brutal slaying and the sheer lack of alternative pleasures on offer to the gamer, together with the different overall narrative context, contribute towards differentiating this submission from the original Manhunt game." He added that the first title was already "at the very top end" of what it considered acceptable for an 18 certificate, and that it came before the results of recent BBFC research were released. The first game in the series, Manhunt, was given an 18 rating by the BBFC when it was released back in 2003. However, in the case of Manhunt 2 "this has not been possible." There is sustained and cumulative casual sadism in the way in which these killings are committed, and encouraged, in the game."Ĭooke says that the decision is not one that the board has taken lightly, and that where possible, it considers cuts or modifications to the game to remove offensive material. The reasoning behind the decision is that, according to BBFC director David Cooke, "Manhunt 2 is distinguishable from recent high-end video games by its unremitting bleakness and callousness of tone in an overall game context which constantly encourages visceral killing with exceptionally little alleviation or distancing. The PSP version has not yet been submitted to the BBFC for a rating. However, both the PS2 and Wii versions have been refused a rating by the British Board of Film Classification, meaning they cannot be legally sold in the UK. The highly anticipated upcoming title, which casts gamers in the role of doctor Daniel Lam-who offers himself as a guinea pig for a neurological weapons project-was due to go on sale in the country on the Wii, PlayStation Portable, and PlayStation 2 on July 13. The company will consider over the next few days whether or not to launch an appeal, a spokesman said.Rockstar Games' Manhunt 2 has achieved the dubious honour of being only one of two games to be banned in the UK. The adult consumers who would play this game fully understand that it is fictional interactive entertainment and nothing more.” “The stories in modern video games are as diverse as the stories in books, film and television. “We believe all products should be rated to allow the public to make informed choices about the media and art they wish to consume. The statement added: “We respect those who have different opinions about the horror genre and video games as a whole, but we hope they will also consider the opinions of the adult gamers for whom this product is intended.
The subject matter of this game is in line with other mainstream entertainment choices for adult consumers.” “'Manhunt 2' is an entertainment experience for fans of psychological thrillers and horror. “While we respect the authority of the classification board and will abide by the rules, we emphatically disagree with this particular decision. In a statement, the firm said: “We are disappointed with the recent decision by the British Board of Film Classification to refuse classification of 'Manhunt 2'. The subject matter of 'Manhunt 2' is “in line with other mainstream entertainment choices for adult consumers”, the company said, stressing that the game is aimed at over-18s and not children.
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