As someone who was born in 1990 and actively plays PC games since 2001, I should say that people were much dumber, or "less educated" if you want a less harsh term, in relation to video games. If Doom Eternal was released in 2003, it would have been hyper-banned for violence. Hell, even the original Doom with its pixelated gibs had some controversy back in the '90s. Brutal Doom would've given them an aneurism.
Your ending statement was too much 😂❤.I wouldn't have got this .I've played all kinds of horror games.The phycho kids thing I can't get down with it. Even though thats hella creepier and scarier.
I've still got my basically brand new copy of Rule of Rose, back when it had first come out here in Canada, I rented and played it from my local rental place (it wasn't a Blockbuster, and so I'll refrain from giving the name as it's a one-off, but very similar to Blockbuster) and I found it very RE1 on the PS1 reminiscent and such, so I purchased a copy, which sadly, I did open, but I never actually played after as I had beaten the game with my rental and felt no need to do another playthrough. So I wish I had kept it factory sealed now because the value would be insane, that said, as a complete, and like-new copy it would still be extremely valuable today, and one day I will likely dust off my old PS2, gingerly place the game disc in, and relive some nostalgia. The game's sat on a shelf in a dedicated spot with a bunch of my other now supposedly rare/valuable PS2 games (anything from the Suikoden series, shortprinted Atlus RPGs like Persona 3 FES, etc) and it's crazy to think how much controversy surrounded the game and how much it's value has gone up. It also makes me sad I never got a copy of Haunting Ground, which is in pretty much the same boat value wise.
Aside from the horror and cruel elements, it does have sexual themes. Mr. Hoffman was a creepy old guy who probably touched some of the girls, Meg is obviously attracted to Diana. All this happened because of Wendy's obsession with Jennifer... Wendy is your typical yandere psycho-lesbian. During those time when Europe was a bit more "conservative" it would indeed be controversial. Also knowing Japan they really like their lesbians and crazy people in their Media/ Stories... GL subtext is one of the most popular Trope you'll see in Japanese media.
When people are arguing in the comments about it “not being something they heard about” or “it’s not that big of a deal”, it basically tells you that it got so much dirt thrown on it they buried the game lol
Not many other games have caused anywhere near this much stir. Getting namedropped in EU parliament and being grounds for calling to reorganize pegi is pretty wild.
You'd think a romantic country like Italy wouldn't get so overworked about these themes, but it looks more like a single demographic voiced concerns. Which is like the Harry Potter haters boycotting Hogwarts Legacy today. A silly critical bias.
It's not a romantic country, it's a place full of old people that are still stuck in the 60s. There is always some dumb shit that politicians want to focus on, and in the meantime a lot of young people like me either emigrate or can't afford to start a family
Imagine being a politician worried about a Japanese game than your own rife corruption and links with mafia.
As someone who was born in 1990 and actively plays PC games since 2001, I should say that people were much dumber, or "less educated" if you want a less harsh term, in relation to video games. If Doom Eternal was released in 2003, it would have been hyper-banned for violence. Hell, even the original Doom with its pixelated gibs had some controversy back in the '90s. Brutal Doom would've given them an aneurism.
The fact that games like Manhunt got numerous copies without governments melting down still blows my mind
Well because they have standards for what they can permit in video games in their respective countries.
so the controversy was basically: old man yells at clouds.
Basically. It completely killed sales of the game in Europe, however.
Shit..... I lost a copy of this game in a move. I forgot it even existed until now.
Better start looking lol!
@lavalamp505 LOL, sadily that was well over a decade ago.
This video is incredibly well made and researched, I hope you go far
New channel to autistically binge found
Haven’t seen such a good video on a niche topic that I’m interested in so long. Keep up the good work!
Thanks!!
@@lavalamp505 really in truly thank you for making the video, I didn’t expect this to be on my feed haha.
An italian politician too worried about a japanese game to care about the city he should govern? Not too surprising tbh
Thats an unexpected amount of production Quality that i can only appreciate
Your ending statement was too much 😂❤.I wouldn't have got this .I've played all kinds of horror games.The phycho kids thing I can't get down with it. Even though thats hella creepier and scarier.
Shocking u actually win by burying ppl alive?? How was this game published
Very carefully
I have to say, this was a very well researched and well presented video.
Good shit, man.
Thanks!
I've still got my basically brand new copy of Rule of Rose, back when it had first come out here in Canada, I rented and played it from my local rental place (it wasn't a Blockbuster, and so I'll refrain from giving the name as it's a one-off, but very similar to Blockbuster) and I found it very RE1 on the PS1 reminiscent and such, so I purchased a copy, which sadly, I did open, but I never actually played after as I had beaten the game with my rental and felt no need to do another playthrough. So I wish I had kept it factory sealed now because the value would be insane, that said, as a complete, and like-new copy it would still be extremely valuable today, and one day I will likely dust off my old PS2, gingerly place the game disc in, and relive some nostalgia. The game's sat on a shelf in a dedicated spot with a bunch of my other now supposedly rare/valuable PS2 games (anything from the Suikoden series, shortprinted Atlus RPGs like Persona 3 FES, etc) and it's crazy to think how much controversy surrounded the game and how much it's value has gone up. It also makes me sad I never got a copy of Haunting Ground, which is in pretty much the same boat value wise.
Wow! I hope to get my hands on one some day, I have Kuon which is my biggest claim to fame but Rule of Rose I only experienced later on.
Aside from the horror and cruel elements, it does have sexual themes. Mr. Hoffman was a creepy old guy who probably touched some of the girls, Meg is obviously attracted to Diana. All this happened because of Wendy's obsession with Jennifer... Wendy is your typical yandere psycho-lesbian. During those time when Europe was a bit more "conservative" it would indeed be controversial.
Also knowing Japan they really like their lesbians and crazy people in their Media/ Stories... GL subtext is one of the most popular Trope you'll see in Japanese media.
Glad to hear that this will not happen again, now that Tifa is in the italian senate
I'll definitely play it some day, it'd be nice if it got an official remaster now that the truth is out.
Kinda sad i never grabbed a copy i saw in a gamestop for like 80 a few years ago.
Would’ve been a good investment but I have only recently seen the game start to pop back into relevance lately.
@@lavalamp505 Between not grabbing that and trading my copy of haunted grounds to gamestop... younger me was an idiot.
When people are arguing in the comments about it “not being something they heard about” or “it’s not that big of a deal”, it basically tells you that it got so much dirt thrown on it they buried the game lol
Theres a reason it’ll cost you hundreds to get a copy today lol.
0:57 NO FREAKING WAY KUON MENTIONED🗣💯
Kuon gamers rise up
Never heard of any panic caused by game in here
there are literally italian articles in the video. there was a moral panic.
There literally wasn't. Some publications in a couple countries tried starting a panic over it that never happened. It's a load of clickbait woowoo.
@@helix33933 Magazine writers attempting to start fuel consumer backlash that doesn't happen isn't what you think it is
@@helix33933 Ah, I don't know what italtards do there in South
As a European, what is this? I've never heard of it
Rule of Rose is a cult classic now but in the mid-2000s a good chunk of western European and commonwealth countries lost their shit at the game
It literally didn't
Not many other games have caused anywhere near this much stir. Getting namedropped in EU parliament and being grounds for calling to reorganize pegi is pretty wild.
Im sure I know who caused the panic as well... You might have guessed it, but its cheese pizza consumers.
ALLEGEDLY.
You'd think a romantic country like Italy wouldn't get so overworked about these themes, but it looks more like a single demographic voiced concerns. Which is like the Harry Potter haters boycotting Hogwarts Legacy today. A silly critical bias.
A single demographic with a looot of power.
It's not a romantic country, it's a place full of old people that are still stuck in the 60s. There is always some dumb shit that politicians want to focus on, and in the meantime a lot of young people like me either emigrate or can't afford to start a family
A early 2000s game getting banned for violence and a boycott of a series who's creator wants to take away peoples rights are two very different things
My dad is Italian, and he and I joke that there’s a new head of the Italian government every week.
@@elainaTG people that think kids can be transgender
Thank GOD we are taking away these people rights