The upcoming October release of Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered has reignited criticism of Japan's CERO age rating board, with the game's creators expressing their disappointment over censorship in the Japanese release.
Suda51 and Shinji Mikami Condemn Shadows of the Damned's Censorship
CERO Faces Backlash Again
Suda51 and Shinji Mikami, the creative minds behind Shadows of the Damned, have voiced their frustration with Japan's CERO rating system. In a recent interview with GameSpark, they openly criticized the censorship applied to the remastered version of the game, questioning the rationale behind the restrictions.
Suda51, known for his work on Killer7 and the No More Heroes series, confirmed the need to create two versions of the game for release in Japan: an uncensored version and a censored one. This, he explained, significantly increased development time and workload.
Shinji Mikami, renowned for his work on mature titles like Resident Evil, Dino Crisis, and God Hand, criticized CERO's disconnect with modern gamers. He argued that non-gamers imposing censorship prevents players from experiencing the full artistic vision, especially those seeking mature gaming experiences.
CERO's rating system, including CERO D (17+) and CERO Z (18+), has been a source of contention. Mikami's original Resident Evil, a groundbreaking horror title, featured graphic content. Its 2015 remake, retaining the series' signature gore, received a CERO Z rating.
Suda51 questioned the purpose and target audience of these restrictions, suggesting they don't align with the desires of the players themselves.
This isn't the first time CERO's practices have drawn criticism. In April, EA Japan's Shaun Noguchi highlighted inconsistencies, citing the approval of Stellar Blade with a CERO D rating while rejecting Dead Space.
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