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The following is a list of video games that have been given the 'Adults Only' (AO) rating by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), a United States-based organization which rates the content of video games to determine its appropriateness for specific age groups. Although it is not legally binding under U.S. law, the ESRB rating system is a de facto standard which is self-enforced by the U.S. video game and retail industries.[1] In some Canadian provinces, ESRB ratings are enforceable by law by local film classification boards.[2][3][4]

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Games with the AO rating are considered by the board to be suitable for players age 18 and over; AO-rated games can contain higher levels of violent, profane, sexual, or pornographic content than the next-lowest rating on the scale (Mature [M], generally considered suitable for players 17 and over) can accommodate. Arizona series 6 liquor license. AO is the highest and most restrictive of the ESRB's content ratings, and dramatically impacts the commercial availability of games which carry it; all three major video game console manufacturers (Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony Interactive Entertainment) refuse to allow AO-rated games to be published for their platforms, most retailers refuse to stock AO-rated games, and the popular video game live streaming service Twitch explicitly bans all games carrying the rating.[5] Due to these self-imposed restrictions on the marketing and distribution of games with the rating, the AO rating has been described as a 'kiss of death' by critics.[6][7][8]

Relatively few games carry the AO-rating; the majority of AO-rated games are adult video games which received the rating for containing sexual and/or pornographic content, but the ESRB has also issued the rating for games containing extreme violence.[6] The fighting gameThrill Kill (1998) was given an AO rating for its violent content; its release was cancelled after the acquisition of its publisher, Virgin Interactive, by Electronic Arts, as they objected to the game's content. Rockstar Games' Manhunt 2 (2007) was the second game given an AO rating for extremely violent content and the first to be released, but was re-edited to meet the M rating so it could be released on consoles (an uncut, AO-rated version for Windows was released in 2009).[9]Hatred (2015), a game centering on a character indiscriminately murdering everyone he encounters, was the third game to receive the rating solely for violence and the second to be released. The only game to receive the rating for reasons unrelated to violence or sexual content is Peak Entertainment Casinos (2003)[10], which received the rating as it allows the player to gamble using real money.[11]

Fellow Rockstar game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004) was temporarily re-rated to AO from M in response to the release of a mod known as 'Hot Coffee', which allowed players to access a sexually-explicit minigame that was removed in development, but still present within the game's code in an incomplete state. The M rating was reinstated after Rockstar released patches and revisions of the game which excluded the content entirely.[12][13][14][15][16][17]

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TitleRelease datePlatformPublisherESRB content descriptorsNotes
All Nude Cyber[18]1997[19]Mac, WindowsMacDaddy EntertainmentStrong sexual content
All Nude Glamour[20]
All Nude Nikki[21]1998[19]
Body Language[22]1998[23]DVDNuTech Digital
Critical Point[24]2002[25]WindowsPeach PrincessStrong sexual content, violence
Crystal Fantasy[26]1995[19]Mac, WindowsMacDaddy EntertainmentStrong sexual content
Cyber Photographer[27]1996[19]
eden* PLUS+MOSAICJanuary 30, 2015[28]WindowsMangaGamerNudity, strong language, strong sexual contentThis game was sent to the ESRB at the request of the Japanese developer in order to get a green-light for the release in the United States.[29] The all-ages version of this game is also rated.
Ef: A Fairy Tale of the Two[30]2014[31]Blood, nudity, sexual violence, strong language, strong sexual contentUnlike other self-rated games by MangaGamer, this game was sent to the ESRB at the request from the Japanese developer in order to get a green-light for a hardcopy release in the United States.[32] The game was already self-rated 18+ for the digital release.
Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Director's Cut[33]2005AtariBlood, nudity, strong language, strong sexual content, use of drugs and alcohol, violenceIn North America, an M-rated edit of Fahrenheit was originally released under the title Indigo Prophecy; Quantic Dream CEO Guillaume de Fondaumière remarked that many players imported the uncut European release instead. A remastered version of the uncut game, released in 2016, was given a Mature rating.[34][35]
Grand Theft Auto: San AndreasOctober 26, 2004[36]Windows, PlayStation 2, XboxRockstar Games, Take Two InteractiveBlood and gore, intense violence, nudity, strong language, strong sexual content, use of drugsOriginally rated M, San Andreas was temporarily re-rated AO following the discovery of an incomplete 'Hot Coffee' minigame that could be enabled with a mod or cheating device, which featured characters engaging in sexual intercourse. Its rating was changed back to M after Rockstar patched the game to remove the offending content entirely.[12][37]
HatredJune 1, 2015WindowsDestructive CreationsBlood and gore, intense violence, strong languageThe game, along with its Steam Greenlight campaign, had been controversial due to its premise, which focuses on a main character who indiscriminately murders every person he encounters.[38][39][40]
Hotline Miami[41] (Microsoft Store only)October 23, 2012 (original)
June 6, 2019 (Microsoft Store)		WindowsDevolver DigitalSexual violence, blood and gore, strong sexual content, nudity, use of drugs and alcohol, strong language, crude humorDespite being rated M for its original Steam release in 2012, the game's 2019 Microsoft Store release was rated AO. It is not known why the game received its higher rating, as its content remained unchanged.
The Joy of Sex[42]1993[43]CD-iPhilips MediaStrong sexual contentFirst game to receive the rating.[citation needed]
Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude Uncut and Uncensored[44]October 26, 2004[45]WindowsVivendi GamesMature humor, nudity, strong language, strong sexual content, use of alcohol
Lula 3D[46]June 22, 2005[47]CDV Software Entertainment USABlood, nudity, strong language, strong sexual content, violence
Manhunt 2 (uncut version/PC version only)[9][48]November 6, 2009[49]Rockstar Games, Take Two InteractiveBlood and gore, intense violence, strong language, strong sexual content, use of drugsManhunt 2 was originally given an AO rating, but was edited by Rockstar to meet the M rating so it could be released on consoles.[50] In 2009, an uncut version was released for PC.[49] Both cuts were also refused classification in the United Kingdom, but Rockstar successfully appealed for an '18' rating on the M-rated edit.[16][50][51] It is the first released AO-rated game to receive the rating due to violence rather than sexual content.
Peak Entertainment Casinos[52]2003Online, WindowsPeak EntertainmentGamblingPeak Entertainment, a provider of online gambling services, submitted its product to the ESRB for an AO rating to demonstrate its commitment to discouraging underage gambling.[6] It is the only AO-rated game to receive the rating for reasons unrelated to violence or sexual content.[10]
Playboy: The Mansion: Private Party[53]2006WindowsGroove MediaNudity, strong sexual contentExpansion pack for Playboy: The Mansion.
Playboy Screensaver: The Women of Playboy[54]MacSony ImagesoftMature sexual themes
Riana Rouge[55]1997Mac, WindowsBlack DragonRealistic blood and gore, strong sexual content
Seduce Me[56]2015No Reply GamesStrong sexual content, nudity, strong language, use of drugsDeveloped by a studio led by former Guerrilla Games employees Miriam Bellard and Andrejs Skuja, it was pulled from the Steam Greenlight program for its sexual content.[57][58]
Sexy Games[59]Mobile phoneNicoscelesSexual themes, partial nudity
Singles[60]WindowsEidos InteractiveNudity, strong sexual content
Snow Drop[61]2001Peach PrincessStrong sexual content
Thrill Kill[62]1998 (cancelled)PlayStationVirgin InteractiveAnimated blood and gore, animated violenceShelved by Electronic Arts after buying Virgin Interactive due to internal objections to its subject matter.[17] It is the first AO-rated game to receive the rating due to violence rather than sexual content.
Tokimeki Check-in![63]August 9, 2001WindowsPeach PrincessStrong sexual content
Water Closet: The Forbidden Chamber[64]2001
Wet: The Sexy Empire[65]1998CDV Software Entertainment USA
X-Change[66]March 9, 2001Peach Princess

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Def Jam: Icon
Developer(s)EA Chicago
Publisher(s)Electronic Arts
Platform(s)Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
ReleaseXbox 360
  • NA: March 6, 2007
  • AU: March 15, 2007
  • EU: March 23, 2007
  • JP: June 21, 2007
PlayStation 3
  • NA: March 6, 2007
  • AU: March 22, 2007
  • EU: March 23, 2007
  • KOR: June 15, 2007
  • JP: June 21, 2007
Genre(s)Fighting
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Def Jam: Icon is a 3D fighting game, the third in Electronic Arts's Def Jam-licensed hip hopvideo game series. The game was developed by EA Chicago, the first Def Jam game not to be developed by AKI Corporation. Unlike the previous games in the series, the game's soundtrack is completely changeable. The game was released in March 2007.

  • 1Gameplay
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Gameplay[edit]

Def Jam: Icon is less wrestling-oriented than the previous games, Def Jam Vendetta and Def Jam: Fight for NY.[1] The game's executive producer, Kudo Tsunoda, has stated that he did not feel that wrestling and hip-hop went particularly well with each other.[2] However, throws and environmental damage remain in the game.

Gameplay is similar to EA Chicago's Fight Night: Round 3, featuring a focus on up-close brawling[3], mixing up blocks, throws, parries, and using the right analog stick to deliver stronger attacks.[4] Also, like Round 3, there is no in-game heads up display by default, encouraging the player to observe physical cues on in-game characters to determine their health, such as clothing, bruises and exhaustion of the opponent.[5]

The developers aimed to make the music and the environment a much larger factor in the fight.[6] Among the environments are: streets, subways, nightclubs, penthouses, BET's 106 and Park stage, and others.[1][7]

There is a level of interactivity between music and the stages, where the entire backdrop bumps to the beat of the background music.[8] Different events occur on the beats of each song - some of which are dangerous. For example, a column of fire shoots up from a ruined gas station on every 'bass hit' of a song's chorus.[9] Other changes will be purely cosmetic: hubcaps on cars will spin and twinkle to the beat of each song.[10] The developers have added more damage to a fighter's punches and kicks if they occur 'to the beat' or making a rapper stronger if one of their songs is playing.

By listening to the beat of the song and then timing a throw, the player can toss his opponent into an environmental hazard just as it goes off. The game features a 'turntable' action, where by spinning the right analog stick allows the character to manipulate the music and the environment for both players and shows the character as if they are using a DJ turntable in mid-air.[11] With this, the environment can be used for gaining advantage and weakening the opponents by activating the environmental hazards when they are near. During the match, fighters bleed and show visible signs of their injuries.[12]

Characters[edit]

The game features 29 playable characters, including real-life hip hop artists signed to Def Jam at the time, as well as original characters. Funkmaster Flex, Russell Simmons, Kevin Liles, Mayra Verónica, Christine Dolce and Melyssa Ford appear as non playable characters.

Base rosterUnlockables
  • Big Herc
  • Boyd
  • Dae Dae
  • Fast Hal
  • Greer
  • Method Man(as Gooch)
  • Sticky Fingaz(as Wink)
  • Wheatly

Build a Label[edit]

The game's story mode, called 'Build a Label', starts when the player is obligated to create his own 'suspect' on an FBI computer. The player can edit every aspect of the character's body and choose his fighting style and fighting song. However, the songs that you have an option to pick is 'Got It Sewed Up (Remix)' by Mike Jones, 'Back Then' also by Mike Jones, 'Soul Survivor' by Young Jeezy featuring Akon, 'I Do This', also by Young Jeezy, 'Go Hard Or Go Home' by E-40, 'Tell Me When to Go' also by E-40, 'Sittin' Sidewayz' by Paul Wall featuring Big Pokey, and 'Trill' by Paul Wall featuring Bun B and B.G., along with all fighting styles except Ghetto Blaster and Street Kwon Do, are locked. Note that the artists of the 4 songs initially offered are not accessible to sign while the other artists of the other songs are accessible to sign.

After creating a character, the story starts in a sequence where DJ Funkmaster Flex can be heard speaking to his audience on the radio with the instrumental of 'I Do This' by Young Jeezy playing in the background. The camera pans through several sections of a neighborhood, including a building with a promotional poster for T.I. vs T.I.P. on the side. By the time Funkmaster Flex is done talking, the camera shows a child, Kevin, walking down the street with his friend Jake while bouncing a basketball. Kevin then spots Curtis Carver (Kevin Liles), a mogul in the music industry, speaking with his record label's vice president (Playa). The camera then shifts to Carver, who is still speaking with Playa, when is suddenly interrupted by Kevin, accompanied by Jake. Kevin then asks Carver for his autograph. While Carver signs Kevin's basketball, he asks the children whether they're staying out of trouble. After handing Kevin back his basketball, Carver also gives him and Jake some money and advises them to pursue careers in basketball, adding that it will bring them financial success. While Kevin and Jake walk away, gunshots are heard and Carver can be seen falling to the ground. Kevin and Jake run away, and Playa can be seen looking at Carver while his blood spreads around his torso on the ground.

Reception[edit]

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PublicationScore
PS3Xbox 360
1UP.comC+[13]C+[13]
EdgeN/A5/10[14]
EGM6.83/10[15]6.83/10[15]
EurogamerN/A5/10[16]
Game Informer7.75/10[17]7.75/10[17]
Game RevolutionB[19]B[19]
GameProN/A[18]
GameSpot8.1/10[8]8.1/10[8]
GameSpy[20][20]
GameTrailers6.3/10[21]6.3/10[21]
GameZone7.9/10[22]9/10[23]
IGN6.7/10[24]7/10[25]
OXM (US)N/A8/10[26]
The A.V. ClubB−[27]B−[27]
Detroit Free Press[28][28]
Aggregate score
Metacritic68/100[29]69/100[30]

While the game received mixed to positive reviews from critics and game critics, the game received 'average' reviews on both platforms according to video game review aggregatorMetacritic.[29][30]

IGN praised the uncensored soundtrack, 'beautifully rendered' visuals and the 'My Soundtrack' feature on the former version, but criticized 'weak fighting moves' and 'inconsistent game mechanics'.[25][24]GameSpot, however, became more positive, stating that it 'plays well enough, but it really shines thanks to its crazy story and healthy roster.'[8]

Detroit Free Press gave the game three stars out of four and said it was 'just two hairs short of a masterpiece. EA and Def Jam have set the bar really high for fighting games.'[28]The New York Times gave it an average review and stated that 'While Icon is the best looking of the Def Jam games, the combat system isn’t quite as entertaining, dropping the previous games’ over-the-top wrestling moves for more straightforward street fighting. It’s not a bad system, but it’s just not as wild and entertaining.'[31]The A.V. Club gave it a B− and said that 'Even if you don't own every Ludacris album, watching the rich environments rattle to the music is reason enough to give this a play. Just don't expect much depth from this beat 'em up.'[27]

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ abMinor, Jordan (2017-02-16). 'Game of the Year: Def Jam Icon'. Geek.com. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  2. ^''Def Jam: Fight for New York' was Definitely the Best Rap Video Game Ever'. Vice. 2016-06-03. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  3. ^Smith, Rob (2018-08-07). 'IS DEF JAM ROLLING OUT NEW 'VENDETTA' VIDEO GAME?'. The Boombox. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  4. ^Buchanan, Levi (2007-03-16). 'Fight and Scratch with EA's 'Def Jam: Icon''. NBC News. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  5. ^Summa, Robert (2006-12-14). 'Def Jam Icon: Playing a different kind of fighter with Big Boi and Kudo'. Destructoid. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  6. ^Williams, Christopher (2007-04-12). 'Def Jam: Icon'. PopMatters. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  7. ^Craddock, David (2007-02-20). 'Def Jam: Icon Interview'. Shack News. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  8. ^ abcdGerstmann, Jeff (2007-03-07). 'Def Jam: Icon Review'. GameSpot. Retrieved 2014-02-24.
  9. ^'Def Jam ICON Interview: Kudo Tsunoda'. Gamezone. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  10. ^Moormann, Peter (2012-08-11). Music and Game: Perspectives on a Popular Alliance. Springer Science+Business Media. p. 74. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  11. ^Vallentin, Greg (2007-04-30). 'Def Jam: Icon Review'. Video Gamer. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  12. ^Saltzman, Marc (2007-03-23). 'Review: Hip-hop adds beat to 'Def Jam: Icon''. CNN. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  13. ^ abZuniga, Todd (2007-03-02). 'Def Jam: Icon'. 1UP.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  14. ^Edge staff (April 2007). 'Def Jam: Icon (X360)'. Edge (174): 79.
  15. ^ abEGM Staff (April 2007). 'Def Jam: Icon'. Electronic Gaming Monthly (214): 88.
  16. ^Albiges, Luke (2007-03-19). 'Def Jam: Icon Review (Xbox 360)'. Eurogamer. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  17. ^ abHelgeson, Matt (March 2007). 'Def Jam: Icon'. Game Informer (167): 96. Archived from the original on 2008-01-30. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  18. ^Ouroboros (April 2007). 'Review: Def Jam: Icon (X360)'. GamePro: 83. Archived from the original on 2007-03-14. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  19. ^ abDodson, Joe (2007-03-13). 'Def Jam: Icon Review'. Game Revolution. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  20. ^ abMcGarvey, Sterling (2007-03-14). 'GameSpy: Def Jam: Icon'. GameSpy. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  21. ^ ab'Def Jam: Icon Review'. GameTrailers. March 6, 2007. Archived from the original on 2013-10-07. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
  22. ^Bedigian, Louis (2007-03-05). 'Def Jam: Icon - PS3 - Review'. GameZone. Archived from the original on 2008-10-05. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
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External links[edit]

  • Def Jam: Icon at MobyGames
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