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Scarface: The World Is Yours

(2006, Video Games - Action/Adventure, Rated M, Play it on: PlayStation 2, Windows)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Decent but imitative violent game – not for kids.

Why We Rated This not for kids

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The hero is a homicidal drug dealer and the cops are corrupt. Women are treated as sex objects and even collected as a reward for game progress.
  • Violence:

    Tons of shooting. Players can also hack and slash enemies with machetes and chainsaws. Blood sprays. Heads and body parts can be chopped off.
  • Sex:

    No nudity, but lots of curse-laden sexual talk. The game also shows women engaged in prostitution.
  • Language:

    A contender for most cursing in any video game ever. If you can imagine it, it is probably spoken in this game.
  • Consumerism:

    Based on a movie of the same name. Includes a licensed soundtrack.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    You play as a cocaine dealer. Characters are shown smoking, drinking, and taking drugs. In-game collectables include drinking and drug paraphernalia.
 

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Scarface: The World Is Yours was written by Chris Jozefowicz

Parents need to know that this violent, profane action game is for adults only. Players control an aspiring drug kingpin, and gameplay involves buying and selling drugs and killing hundreds of people. The graphic violence frequently involves decapitation and other body mutilation. The language includes an incredible amount of swearing and plenty of coarse sexual references. The criminal world depicted in the game includes prostitution, corrupt police, and gambling.

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  • Families can talk about the lingering appeal of the Tony Montana character and gangsters in popular culture. Why has Scarface held the public's attention for more than 20 years? Is Tony's brand of hyper-aggressive self-actualization admirable or just antisocial? Why is it fun to play as an antihero? Families may also wish to discuss the way games are used to promote movies and vice-versa. If you like a movie, are you more likely to want a game based on the movie?
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What’s the Story?

SCARFACE: THE WORLD IS YOURS is essentially a Grand Theft Auto (GTA) clone. Like the series it is so clearly based on, Scarface lets players indulge in heaps of antisocial violence in a large virtual world populated by hookers, hustlers, and homicidal maniacs. In the 1983 film, Tony Montana is shot to death in his mansion, a victim of the violent, druggy world he built. In the game, Tony makes a last-minute escape and loses everything except his life: Players control Tony as he tries to re-build his reputation, defeat rival gangs, and reclaim the turf he needs to begin selling massive amounts of drugs. Close

Is It Any Good?

The first few hours are a profane, bloody blast. The game world of Scarface is huge and beautiful. But as the game progresses, players will find themselves doing little else besides driving through ever-longer delivery missions and blasting through larger crowds of enemies. The environments don't provide a lot of incentive to explore.

In some ways, Scarface rises above many videogames based on movies: It looks great, has hours and hours of playtime, and the action is fast and thrilling. But unlike the GTA games, Scarface fails to create a sense of freedom or sly satire. It is a decent third-person action game with some intense shooting and fun driving challenges. However, repetitive play undermines the entertainment value.

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Publisher’s Details

Released on 10/27/2006, price $49.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: M (for Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Use of Drugs, Sexual Themes, Intense Violence)

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Don't judge it just because it's scarface!!!!

    I have this game. There is really nothing TOO sexual,girls wear bikinis and short skirts but thats it, nothiing bad is shown.Tony says that if he finds his x wife Elvie, he's gonna give her the f**k of a life time, but he never does.The violence isn't half as bad as other games.Language, parents need to just face the fact that they are words!!!!I know most kids hear them every single day.Just be cool parents because this game isn't even half as bad as other games.Peace out!

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    must play for everyone but stay of drugs!

    4outof5 using drugs not cool but no nudity and the language is bad but not that bad I would rent or get on gamefly okay Kids DON'T imitate u may think he's cool but don't get arrested Please!!!!!! !! --

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    luv scarface then get this game know.

    ok so this game is graphic in violence and tony does not go one sentence without cursing. one can blow heads off, arms, with the shotgun, chainsaw, etc. this game was really fun but i do not recomend it for anyone under 16. this game got a little stuck in my mind and i cant stop thinking about it. only the mature should get this. IT IS A FUN GAME! but graphic.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 1.0

    way to violent for kids.

    theres heavy drug use strong sexual content and the laugage is terriable. adults only.

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