Indigo Prophecy: How Appropriate?

[TheYak]

My understanding is that Fahrenheit differs from Indigo Prophecy in that it's more explicit during the act and rumor has it that if you do the right actions you control the scene somewhat.  Indigo Prophecy has one scene, in particular, that I recall being very suggestive, but it's mostly a right before/right after type of scene.  All-in-all you're likely to see worse on prime-time US TV.  There is a good bit of running about in underwear though, so if that's off-limits then you'd best look elsewhere.

If it's any consolation, it was a fun gaming experience but nowhere near the amount I enjoyed replaying Grim Fandango or Sam & Max. 

The gore and ritualistic cult references seem to merit the rating more than the sex scenes, but it definitely has the feel on an "M" game to me.

[Hammerite]

whoa, they must be totally conservative over in america, over here, its rated 15 and over there its censored AND rated higher.

[The Inquisitive Stranger]

I still hide my eyes during kissing scenes.

[TheCheese33]

Wow. This is sounding like an argument against kids playing violent games, instead of saying wether Indigo Prophecy doesn't have a sex scene like Fahrenheit. I respect users like TheYak, who get straight to the point and don't act all rude and say my parents are really weird people. It's funny how you mention something in one little sentence, and the discussion turns into, "Wow. They let him play explody games but won't let him play naked games?" You know, everyone has different ways of handling things. For example, I play some rude, explody games where you shoot everything in sight and heads pop off, but people say that I am one of the most polite teens they have ever met. In the end, parents have the right to choose.

And I also see people talking about how my profile says 14, yet I wrote "15". I'm turning 15 in a month.

[ildu]

I didn't mean to offend you in any way by looking at your profile. It was just a playful response to Disco's playful remark.

[LimpingFish]

Short answer: It's not appropriate, edited sex scenes aside. And they are edited in the US version, but it still contains overt sexual references. Not to mention murder, ritual sacrifice, etc...

Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophecy) is appropriate for anyone old enough to play it.

Fahrenheit has a PEGI rating in Europe of 16+, therefore anyone 16 years old or above can play it. As far as I know the PEGI is a voluntary rating system, to be used as a guide rather than a rule.

By contrast, F.E.A.R has a BBFC rating of 18, and should only be played by people 18 and over. It is considered a crime for anyone under 18 to be sold a copy.

We can bemoan the logic of these ratings until we're blue in the face, but whether you are mature or not doesn't enter the equation.

Sorry if I come across as harsh, but thats the way it is.

[TheCheese33]

LimpingFish: Could you describe to me what the "sexual references" are like?

[TheYak]

And, please, use detailed descriptions and lascivious verbage.  To my recollection, the references are the equivalent of "I'm gonna get you into bed", "Have you moaning","You were wonderful" sorts of remarks commonly heard in late-night TV. 

I suppose the question of whether it's appropriate is best judged by your parents in this case.  If I were to make a blanketed decision concerning all people your age, I'd say no.  However, I think it's a fair argument for your maturity in the way you've both begun and re-addressed this thread.  Your parents are lucky and can't have done a horrible job in raising you in my vaguely-informed and unqualified e-opinion. 

[LimpingFish]

I hate censorship, in any medium. I hate how a film can be classed as "Suitable For Adults Only." and yet still suffer cuts to its content. Its a hipocracy fuelled by a "Scapegoat" mentality that society's problems are all down to Movies/Videogames/Music, etc.

But condeming censorship and saying that anybody should be allowed to Watch/Play/Listen to anything they want are two different things.

Indigo Prophecy, or F.E.A.R, or the Silent Hill games, or ANY game that features overtly violent, disturbing, or sexual themes and/or content, are only suitable to be played by mature gamers.
And I would respect a system that could ensure that they WOULD be, thus negating the need for any outside meddling in their content.

Sadly such a system doesn't seem to exist, towards video games anyway.

And the fact that you're questioning the appropriateness of Indigo Prophecy means you realise that it may be something you're not ready for yet.

[TheCheese33]

LimpingFish, you are one of the smartest people I've ever met. You can tell that I have a meter of "How Appropriate?" Most of the people I talk to aren't that intelligent!

So, if you've played it, and say I shouldn't, I should probably take your word for it.

[LimpingFish]

Do I sense sarcasm? 

[skyfire2]

Do I sense sarcasm?Ã, 

Sarcasm? Everyone knows you're always right and we'll listen to you regardless of how absurd - er - I mean how little we can understand your reasoning. Anyone can trust a fish (if you know what I mean).

[LimpingFish]

Ah, the bitterness of youth.

[skyfire2]

Ah, the bitterness of youth.

Or the lack thereof.

[LGM]

Wow... For someone who begs of advice and knowledge, you sure aren't very grateful.

Several people answered your question perfectly, yet you choose to glaze over that and take a jab at people who were merely expressing their thoughts and opinions.

Honestly, I meant no offense to you or your parents. I'm sure you're a big boy and you know what's right for you. But hey, you gotta learn to expect some people aren't gonna think the same way as you and they're gonna have thoughts or opinions you don't agree with. You got your answer, anything extra isn't in your control and I really don't understand your un-constitued anger towards us. We helped, so say thank you.

14 or 15, I don't care how old you are.. But if you can't respect people trying to help you, you obviously aren't mature enough. Fortunately, for you, most people don't grasp that concept until their old and dying.

[skyfire2]

IMO, TheCheese posted just to see if our opinion was what he wanted to hear. To bad for him.  :

[TheCheese33]

IT'S NOT SARCASM! HOW COME WHENEVER I TRY TO BE NICE, PEOPLE SAY THAT I'M BEING SARCASTIC? I AM GRATEFUL FOR EVERYTHING I CAN FIND OUT! WHY CAN'T YOU JUST UNDERSTAND THAT?

[Tuomas]

because people are stupid and people tend to joke, don't take it all so seriously. I won't even bother to read the first page of the thread because I don't remember anymore.

[Hammerite]

IT'S NOT SARCASM! HOW COME WHENEVER I TRY TO BE NICE, PEOPLE SAY THAT I'M BEING SARCASTIC? I AM GRATEFUL FOR EVERYTHING I CAN FIND OUT! WHY CAN'T YOU JUST UNDERSTAND THAT?

was that sarcasm?

[Becky]

If you can't take an internet joke, you're not adult enough to play Indigo Prophecy.