Wii: Manhunt 2 - Withdrawn

Joebob · 19 Jun 2007 at 17:28

I wasn't that bothered about this game as I found the 1st a bit boring, but now that it's been banned I might import a PS2 version to play on my PS3

Psymonkee · 19 Jun 2007 at 17:47

****

1 Wii for sale then I guess :/

Also all the folk that say the first Manhunt was bad - did you play more than the first 3 levels? It gets loads better after the first area and offers up some pretty difficult gameplay

manoz · 19 Jun 2007 at 17:47

johnnyfive said:
Manhunt was a step to far for me. Sick game, not even a good one at that.

Good riddance tbh, the sooner the industry gets rid of titles like that, the better.

Joebob · 19 Jun 2007 at 17:50

Psymonkee said:
****

1 Wii for sale then I guess :/

Also all the folk that say the first Manhunt was bad - did you play more than the first 3 levels? It gets loads better after the first area and offers up some pretty difficult gameplay

I played most of the way through but just found it all to be a bit repetative and samey!

pitchfork · 19 Jun 2007 at 18:07

Ahh well, good thing the PS3 doesn't have region restrictions and mine plays ps2 games, importing for the win, I know lots of lads who fly to and from america on business. get them to pick me one up

Afaik only banned in the UK isn't it?

Pug · 19 Jun 2007 at 18:11

pitchfork said:
Ahh well, good thing the PS3 doesn't have region restrictions and mine plays ps2 games, importing for the win, I know lots of lads who fly to and from america on business. get them to pick me one up

Afaik only banned in the UK isn't it?

it has region restrictions on PS2 games i thought?

I only PAL PS2 games will play, whereas PS3 games arent neccessarily region locked.

Darkaber · 19 Jun 2007 at 18:14

Developer "disappointed" by the BBFC's decision

Rockstar has issued GamesRadar with an official response to today's announcement by the BBFC that it has rejected Manhunt 2 for rating. Here's the statement in full:
"We are disappointed with the recent decision by the British Board of Film Classification to refuse classification of Manhunt 2. While we respect the authority of the classification board and will abide by the rules, we emphatically disagree with this particular decision.

"Manhunt 2 is an entertainment experience for fans of psychological thrillers and horror. The subject matter of this game is in line with other mainstream entertainment choices for adult consumers.

"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. 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 stories in modern video games are as diverse as the stories in books, film and television. The adult consumers who would play this game fully understand that it is fictional interactive entertainment and nothing more."

NeoReloaded · 19 Jun 2007 at 18:22

manoz said:
Good riddance tbh, the sooner the industry gets rid of titles like that, the better.

Dude pull your nose out of Hilary Cintons ring!

Logsi · 19 Jun 2007 at 18:23

Psymonkee said:
Also all the folk that say the first Manhunt was bad - did you play more than the first 3 levels? It gets loads better after the first area and offers up some pretty difficult gameplay

Really liked it also, guess im a demented killer!

Josh

manoz · 19 Jun 2007 at 18:27

NeoReloaded said:
Dude pull your nose out of Hilary Cintons ring!

Nah, I just think the industry needs to be maturer and these games ain't helping. I'm tired of fanboyism(also)

Psymonkee · 19 Jun 2007 at 18:32

manoz said:
Nah, I just think the industry needs to be maturer and these games ain't helping. I'm tired of fanboyism(also)

Yet developing a highly twisted, dark game with genuine adult content is it maturing? For years we just get 'generic shooting game' and just accept it.

This is essentially a playable version of your favourite horror films - are they also immature?

pitchfork · 19 Jun 2007 at 18:43

Pug said:
it has region restrictions on PS2 games i thought?

I only PAL PS2 games will play, whereas PS3 games arent neccessarily region locked.

Oh damn, thats not good news, get my ps2 chipped then it looks like, I aint missing out on this.

Tunney · 19 Jun 2007 at 18:47

How is this game any different in content than films like Saw and Hostel, which were both approved by the BBFC?

manoz · 19 Jun 2007 at 19:01

Psymonkee said:
Yet developing a highly twisted, dark game with genuine adult content is it maturing? For years we just get 'generic shooting game' and just accept it.

This is essentially a playable version of your favourite horror films - are they also immature?

I don't have favourite horror films cos I don't like horror films. Anyways these aren't horror games or films (they are not scary) they're twisted which make them immature.

Creature · 19 Jun 2007 at 19:06

What they should do with all games of this nature is make you sign something saying that the company is not responsible for any negative effects that may occur. Tedious, but it'd probably reduce the ammount of lawsuits.....maybe.

atpbx · 19 Jun 2007 at 19:07

Well if the report from the BBFC is accurate its no great loss to the gaming world.

RuMp3l4$k1n · 19 Jun 2007 at 19:12

manoz said:
I don't have favourite horror films cos I don't like horror films. Anyways these aren't horror games or films (they are not scary) they're twisted which make them immature.

*looks at sig* :confused:

You may say its a thriller if you wish to be fruity...

pitchfork · 19 Jun 2007 at 19:20

Tunney said:
How is this game any different in content than films like Saw and Hostel, which were both approved by the BBFC?

Manhunt has this whole stupid thing where it was blamed for a kids murder because the other murderer played manhunt and used a hammer.
But in all honesty, if a kid is twisted enough to murder someone it's down to bad parenting, kids should know right from wrong.

The media sensationalised that manhunt was to blame and then everyone pointed the finger, it's just natural that a load of idiots follow the view that it was down to the video game. Hence why the second one is getting so much stick.

Gimpymoo · 19 Jun 2007 at 19:23

The BBFC is a ******* joke (Excuse the swearing, this has just made me sooo angry)

The game was "reviewed" by 3 people..

One of them was 71, the others were in their 50's or there abouts.

HOW THE HECK IS A 71 YEAR OLD IN ANY WAY ABLE TO SAY HOW A FORM OF ELECTRONIC ENTERTAINMENT HE HAS NO UNDERSTANDING OF EFFECT TODAYS OVER 18's?

YES, OVER 18's.

IF ANYONE UNDER THAT AGE PLAYS IT, SUE THE PARENTS OR THE SHOPS, ITS NOT THE DEVELOPERS.

SO MUCH FOR LIVING IN A DEMOCORACY.

APPARENTLY VIDEO GAMES ARE NOT BANNED IN AMERICA, THEY SIMPLY GET AN R RATING.. SOME SHOPS DONT SELL R RATED STUFF, BUT IT CAN STILL BE BOUGHT.

Sorry for shouting

OH WELL

IMPORT FOR THE WIN - WOO HOO

pitchfork said:
Manhunt has this whole stupid thing where it was blamed for a kids murder because the other murderer played manhunt and used a hammer.
But in all honesty, if a kid is twisted enough to murder someone it's down to bad parenting, kids should know right from wrong.

Bonjour · 19 Jun 2007 at 19:37

Yeah, but you know darn well that kiddies are going to play it..