The Sexy Brutale (2017)
Game Description:
In "The Sexy Brutale," players step into the shoes of Lafcadio Boone, an elderly priest trapped in a time loop within a lavish English mansion turned casino. The enigmatic Marquis hosts a grand masquerade ball, but the guests are doomed to meet grisly fates at the hands of the mansion's sinister staff. As Boone, players must stealthily observe and unravel the intricate stories of each guest, using their knowledge to alter the course of events and save them from their impending deaths. With each loop, new secrets are uncovered, and the dark truth behind the mansion's mysteries slowly comes to light. The game, released in 2017, combines puzzle-solving with a compelling narrative.
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What Parents Should Know About The Sexy Brutale
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Release Date
2017
ESRB Age Rating Summary:
The Sexy Brutale is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with Mild Blood, Mild Language, Use of Alcohol, and Violence. This is a puzzle-adventure game in which players help a priest save the guests of a mysterious mansion. From a 3/4-overhead perspective, players traverse each room to discover the means to save guests and unlock additional powers (e.g., time travel, lock picking, second sight). A handful of sequences depict instances of violence: a woman hung inside a bell tower; a man incinerated in a furnace; a man shot with a rifle. Characters emit splashes of blood when injured, and blood is occasionally depicted pooling under dying characters. The game includes some alcohol references (e.g., “Huh…. maybe I've had too many!”; “Someone's been having a sly tipple on the job!”; A character named “Tequila Belle”), and one character appears drunk as he consumes alcohol. The word “bastard” appears in the dialogue.
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Mild Blood, Mild Language, Use of Alcohol, Violence, Blood
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Parental Notes
While many parents praise the gameplay experience, they caution that The Sexy Brutale may not be suitable for younger kids. The game contains mild language, with the word “bastard” appearing in dialogue. Violence is present, with scenes depicting characters being shot, incinerated, or hung, accompanied by mild blood effects. The game also includes references to alcohol, with some characters appearing intoxicated. The dark themes and mature content lead many parents to recommend it for teens 13 and older, as the narrative involves unraveling sinister events within a mysterious mansion.
Why Your Kid Might Like The Sexy Brutale
In "The Sexy Brutale," the intricate puzzle-solving and time-loop mechanics offer a unique challenge that many teens find engaging. The game's setting—a lavish mansion with a dark, mysterious atmosphere—draws players in, encouraging them to explore and uncover secrets. Teens enjoy the thrill of stealthily observing characters and piecing together the narrative, which keeps them invested in the storyline. The combination of suspense and strategy makes it a compelling experience for those who appreciate a good mystery.
Players are often intrigued by the game's art style and soundtrack, which enhance the immersive experience. The satisfaction of solving puzzles and altering the course of events to save characters from their fates provides a sense of accomplishment. The game's narrative depth and the gradual unveiling of the mansion's secrets keep players coming back for more, as they are eager to see how each loop unfolds. While it may not be for everyone, those who enjoy a mix of storytelling and problem-solving find "The Sexy Brutale" to be a rewarding adventure.