"Since PEGI gave us an 18-plus rating for having evil playing cards maybe I should add microtransactions / loot boxes / real gambling to lower that rating to 3-plus like EA Sports FC," LocalThunk posted on X over the weekend.
PEGI rated Balatro 18-plus claiming it features 'prominent gambling imagery', despite the game lacking any actual gambling elements. This rating led to frustrations from its developer.
PEGI's assessment highlights that Balatro educates players on poker skills, with in-game rewards of 'chips' for specific hands, which the developer argues doesn't warrant such a high rating.
The initial 3-plus rating of Balatro was raised to 18-plus shortly after launch due to its gambling-themed content, causing it to be briefly delisted from several digital stores.
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