Is MTW2's 16+ age rating justified?

[Tboy]

I've looked at the cover for Medieval Total War, and it seems that, in Britain at least, it has a 16+ rating. Since it does only have violence, and not in any way that would seriously disturb the average 12 year old, I can't help but think: why?

Please post with your views on this, I'd be interested to hear them.

 

[Daimon]

I'm an average 12 year old and, having played the demo, it doesn't disturb one bit!

 

[Tank_Guy#3]

I believe that all age restrictions are unjust, uncalled for, and unforgiveable. If you've got the money, then nobody should be able to stop you.

Age restrictions on items is BULLSH!T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beer: Maybe.
Tobacco: Definitely.
Porn: Yes.
Games and Videos: H*ll No!!!


BTW, where did you find the demo for MTW2?

 

[Dell19]

That is a bit of a contradictory post. Apparently videos should have no age restrictions yet porn should be restricted. What happens if the video is porn or contains scenes similar to porn? And all this after stating that all age restrictions are bad...

 

[Daimon]

BTW, where did you find the demo for MTW2?

There seems to be a bit of confusion about the demo, it seems to have been leaked by PC Gamer US. A friend downloaded, so i'm not actually sure where you get it from. By the way, a bit of a correction- I didn't actually play it, merely watched it, but it's still fine for under 16's down to about 10-11 year olds in my opinion, and the demo was just battles so i don't expect the actual game to be any worse.

 

[Dell19]

I'm currently downloading the demo from fileplanet. Basically going to take all day.

 

[Tboy]

Yeah, the demo takes 6 hours to download, because of other people downloading at the same time. So flipping annoying, especially when they say you can download it quick, but you have to pay regularly

Seems two people have voted no. Whoever you are, could you please say why, as I'd be interested to know. And someone abstained... I never really see the point in that option, but I put it in as it seems to be something which must go in, for some weird reason.

 

[Tank_Guy#3]

That is a bit of a contradictory post. Apparently videos should have no age restrictions yet porn should be restricted. What happens if the video is porn or contains scenes similar to porn? And all this after stating that all age restrictions are bad...

It was rather contradictory, but I had R and PG-13 rated movies in mind (mainly R rated) when I made the statement. Not X rated.

I said they were unjust based solely on the fact that people should be able to purchase what they want, when they want (provided they have the cash).

Also, I tried to make the point that simple, generally fictional stuff like games and that should not have age restrictions, but stuff like tobacco and beer and that which aren't fictional should have restrictions on them. I grant you that most porn films are fictional, but still are based in large part on a real act.

And honestly, has an age restriction ever stopped anyone underage from getting what they want if they really wanted it?

 

[RameNoodle]

I hardly think that any Total War game should be rated 16+. Unless, of course, the birth of a new family member as in R:TW became a bit more... graphic. But really, there's not much blood, no sex, as far as I know, and any other adult themes aren't present. I don't see what's so bad about the game that only 16 year olds should play it, but, I guess, that's Britain for ya. But then again, if that's how it is in Britain, here it'll probably be rated AO, because the ESRB is crazy about this kind of thing.

 

[bugrit]

Games in the TW series have never been cartoonish, striving instead for realism in gameplay and graphics. I understand that one of M2's sprite enhancements involves soldiers becoming more and more battle-scarred and bloody as fighting continues, so maybe this development is considered just a little bit too real for under-16s.

 

[salty mud]

Games in the TW series have never been cartoonish, striving instead for realism in gameplay and graphics. I understand that one of M2's sprite enhancements involves soldiers becoming more and more battle-scarred and bloody as fighting continues, so maybe this development is considered just a little bit too real for under-16s.

Bull. Blood doesn't disturb anyone. I am 13 and buying the game, and I shall post if I am afraid to go to sleep at night.

 

[Truronian]

It promotes halberd abuse.

 

[bugrit]

My baby loves the Westawn Races.

 

[Tank_Guy#3]

It promotes halberd abuse.

And sword, and lance, and mace, and warhammer, and.....

 

[Tboy]

Originally posted by Tank_Guy#3

Originally Posted by Truronian
It promotes halberd abuse.

And sword, and lance, and mace, and warhammer, and.....

I can already see the kids running around, attacking people with their so easy-to-get maces and swords...

 

[Tank_Guy#3]

I can already see the kids running around, attacking people with their so easy-to-get maces and swords...

No kidding. Most cost upwards of $200 for a cheapo.

 

[Hitti-Litti]

Yeah, 5-year old child waving a 8kg mace over his head. That would look cool!

 

[Truronian]

Just keep the kids away from your trebuchet collection.

 

[Tboy]

Seems that a whole lot of people have voted that support the age limit... interesting. But, to be honest, it isn't going to make much difference anyway: most internet sites don't care what age you are when you order games. Which is kind of disturbing, as a 6 year old could order 18s over the internet... with ugly results.

 

[Dell19]

Only if that 6 year old had managed to get a credit/debit card etc to pay with.