The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has released a rating summary for Bethesda Softworks upcoming survival horror title, The Evil Within.
The title has received a Mature rating from ESRB, with it being labelled under “Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language.”
ESRB also released an in-depth rating summary for the The Evil Within, with it stating:
This is a survival-horror action game in which players assume the role of a police detective investigating murders at an insane asylum. As players investigate and explore the mysterious environments, they use knives, pistols, shotguns, and explosives to kill human-like creatures and monsters. The frenetic combat is accompanied by screams of pain and realistic gunfire. Some attacks result in impalement and dismemberment/decapitation, with large blood-splatter effects; some environments also depict blood-splattered floors and mutilated bodies with exposed organs/viscera. Cutscenes also depict intense acts of violence: a flashback of children being burned alive; a character decapitated by a guillotine; a man set ablaze while bound to a chair. The words “f**k” and “sh*t” can be heard in the dialogue.
Shinji Mikami, best known for his contribution on the Resident Evil series, is directing The Evil Within, with it being one of the most anticipated titles for horror enthusiasts.
With the title receiving nominations for ‘Best Console Game Sony PlayStation’ and ‘Best Console Game Microsoft Xbox’ at Gamescom 2014, it wouldn’t be a surprise if more details are revealed on the IP during the event.
The Evil Within is scheduled for release on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC in October.