PEGI provides age classifications for video games in 38 European countries. The age rating confirms that the game content is appropriate for players of certain age. PEGI considers the age suitability of a game, not the level of difficulty. The content of games with a PEGI 3 rating is considered suitable for all age groups.
The game should not contain any sounds or pictures that are likely to frighten young children. A very mild form of violence in a comical context or a childlike setting is acceptable. No bad language should be heard. Game content with scenes or sounds that can possibly frightening to younger children should fall in this category. Very mild forms of violence implied, non-detailed, or non-realistic violence are acceptable for a game with a PEGI 7 rating.
Video games that show violence of a slightly more graphic nature towards fantasy characters or non-realistic violence towards human-like characters would fall in this age category. Sexual innuendo or sexual posturing can be present, while any bad language in this category must be mild.
This rating is applied once the depiction of violence or sexual activity reaches a stage that looks the same as would be expected in real life. The use of bad language in games with a PEGI 16 rating can be more extreme, while the use of tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs can also be present.
The adult classification is applied when the level of violence reaches a stage where it becomes a depiction of gross violence, apparently motiveless killing, or violence towards defenceless characters.
