Split Fiction | PEGI Age Rating Guide (By The Games Rating Authority)
15In this video, we break down why Split Fiction has received a PEGI 16 rating.
Story:
Split Fiction is an adventure game, developed by Hazelight Studios and published by EA. In this co-op adventure, from the creators of It Takes Two and A Way Out, players take on the roles of Mia and Zoe, two writers who become trapped in a dangerous simulation of their own imaginations. To escape this imaginary world alive, players will have to work together to solve puzzles, overcome challenges, and deal with dangerous foes including dragons, trolls, cyber ninjas and more! The game is designed to be played by two players only, meaning there is no single player mode. The game can be played either locally, online or even cross platform, meaning you can play with other players on select consoles and PC.
Age Rating:
Split Fiction has been rated a PEGI 16, meaning it’s not suitable for anyone under the age of 16 years old. The game has received a PEGI 16 because it features graphic violence to fantasy characters. For example, there is a scene in which a troll's hand is dismembered and the troll falls to the ground, writhing in pain, as gore detail is visible. Another scene shows a dragon having its eye torn out, with large amounts of purple blood present. The dragon screeches and roars whilst this happens. This game also contains realistic-looking violence towards human characters. For example, a cut scene shows a character being impaled on a large axe, with blood spraying on the impact, as the character is heard grunting in pain.
In one section of the game, there are basic depictions of a roulette wheel and a slot machine. Neither of these give out actual prizes to the player and this is treated in a comical manner.
There are moderate horror sequences and disturbing imagery within the game too, and at one point, the player sees pigs sliding down a slide, before the camera pans down to reveal a meat grinder that is churning out large amounts of blood.
Players do not see injury to the animals, but the next scene reveals sausages; implying that they have been killed. There are also characters who have distorted, menacing voices that may be scary to younger players.
This game also contains the use of bad language.
The game released on March 6th 2025 for Playstation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC.
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