Manhunt 2 on the Wii gone too far?

[GameMaster]

A lot of people are up in arms over Manhunt 2. Especially the Wii version. The game was rejected by Europe's rating system and received an 'Adult Only' rating from the U.S. ESRP rating board. Sony and Nintendo will not have it.

The Wii version is especially controversial because a player uses the Wii-troller to simulate the movements associated with the various in-game weapons. Like sawing, chopping, etc.

Do you think it was a mistake for developers to utilize the Wii-troller in such a fashion? Or do you you think people are making a big fuss over nothing?

[DarkMaster]

Rockstar really is going a little too far with this one. It's almost like they've got something to prove, "hey, look how bad we can be, and there's nothing anyone can do about!". The world does not need a virtual decapitation simulator.

[Angrist]

To be honest I think it's an original idea to use the Wiimote like this, but in the meanwhile this game sickens me. At least the stories I've heard.... I'm boycotting news/media about it.

Yeah I think Rockstar got what they deserved.

[Typhoid]

Lighten up people, it's a freaking game.

I don't think they went too far. At all.

No farther than in Zelda, when you use the wiimote as a sword, to kill things.
The difference between Manhunt and Zelda, is Zelda is a major title, and Manhunt puts more emphasis on the killing.

It's not teaching people to kill. I'm sorry, but if you think your child will go out and kill a dozen people after playing a video game where a really light remote simulates a chainsaw, maybe you're a terrible parent in the first place, not to mention a game has never made me say "Man, I really want to go kill someone. This game is wicked!"

Wrestling games don't inspire me to wrestle. Racing games don't inspire me to drive. Killing games don't inspire me to kill. No matter how in-depth the motions are.


Personally, I think it's fantastic. It adds a new level to the game itself. The game is creepy, quiet, and stealthy as it is, and to have to do more than just push a button to dismember an arm, will set more of a tone for it.

And if the game says "Adult Only" - here's a tip; especially for stupid parents - Don't buy it for your ****ing kids unless they're adults.

But hell, if you buy them Manhunt 2, be sure to get them backdoor sluts 9. The first 8 are a little repetative.

[Perfect Stu]

Originally Posted by Typhoid

No farther than in Zelda

look, I'm far from a bible-thumping overcrazed soccermom, but that's a ridiculous statement. ridiculous.

[Typhoid]

Originally Posted by Perfect Stu

look, I'm far from a bible-thumping overcrazed soccermom, but that's a ridiculous statement. ridiculous.

I meant in the sense that:

What do you do in Zelda?
Swing the wiimote in accordance to a sword.

What do you do in Manhunt 2?
Swing the wiimote in accordance to a chainsaw.


Not in graphical detail or extent.