I notice that censorship does indeed seem to be eroding these days, and personally Im happy about it. The games of today would never pass the censors of yester year. Now when I say Im happy about it, I mean for me and my own personal enjoyment. I wouldnt want my girls to watch Far Cry 3, but thats what the 18 certificate is for. I am a consenting adult and feel supremely confident that its not going to adversely affect me. I was brought up in the 80's on a diet of snuff, zombie and cannibal films and it never did me any harm.
And heres something weird, I'll quite happily stab you in the eye with a knife on Killzone, or cut you in half with a chainsaw on Gears Of War, yet I point blank refuse to play Cabellas Big Hunt. I know its only a game, so whats the problem? Christ I couldnt kill anyone in real life, hence why I feel zero guilt when I play any FPS or violent game, so why cant I detach myself for one moment and play Cabellas? After all, it might be a good game. The thing is this, the subject matter is just too distasteful for my liking, so I can respect why you dont like Far Cry 3 Ace. I love all animals dearly and I couldnt bring myself to hurt them, not even in a game. And I think therein lies the problem, that being offended by violence in games is all relative to how you view the world. What offends you might not offend others. Out of all the games Ive played though, I'd have to say that Far Cry 3 does sail a bit close to the wind. Definitely a game not to be played in front of my kids.