A psychological horror- esque game, set in 1930's England; it revolves around playing as a young girl called Jennifer who is on her way to an orphanage. This game somehow caused a massive uproar when the game was due for its European Release; even though it was still brought out in other regions without any controversy hitting it. The violence in the game, as per usual with many games was foremost mentioned in the media; but this biggest 'problem' the game had was apparently female sexualised minors. Adding on to this was some of the girls suggested sexuality among them.
The mayor of Rome, Fratinni voiced his opinion greatly towards this game. The game was apparently "These types of games are dreadful examples for our children and may provoke or encourage violence or bully behaviour by children, or suggest this is a normal behaviour." Wheras this game was clearly marked as a 'Mature' or 16+; children shouldn't be playing the game full stop, it is specified that it isn't intended for children whatsoever. Other EU officials also worded their opinions, for instance three french deputies (Taken from Wikipedia, as the original source is in french.) said the aim for the game was to " rape, beat up and kill a little girl.", As far as I'm aware that is in no way what the aim is. I will watch gameplay videos and trailers and explain what I have seen first hand in a later post; to clarify if raping and killing a little girl is truely the aim for this game.
Looking up the age of the protagonist, Jennifer actually is not a minor; ruling her out of that equation. The remaining girls are indeed quite young but simply looking at their character designs, subjectively they look quite accurately dressed for that time period.
http://ruleofrose.wikia.com/wiki/Wendy
This is only an example, but from the imagery, I'd say that in appearance the girls certainly arent oversexualized.
These supposed problems were mentioned in Austrailia and America; however it was still released in America.Acegamez reviewed it to be. "a wonderful psychological thriller that will draw you in with its bizarrely compelling narrative, atmospheric presentation and thoughtful story-based gameplay".
Although infamous in the survival horror genre; as a game it recieved an average reception, many fans consider it to be one of the most unique, psychological thrillers of all time.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-416803/Call-ban-obscenely-cruel-games.html
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