Wet

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Common Sense Media says

Tarantino-like bloodbath with acrobatic gunning and slicing.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this Tarantino-like, third-person shooter game is certainly not for young eyes (or ears). While not pushing the envelope, it's pretty close to it, as it is full of violence, gore, sex, alcohol, drugs, and profanity. Between it's slice-and-dice action (some shown in slow motion), where the female gun-for-hire leaves a bloody body count in her wake, and the very frequent obscene language, parents should take heed to this game's suggested rating that it is only appropriate for players age 17 or older.

  • Wet is meant to be an over-the-top, roadhouse-style action game -- heavily influenced by retro Hong Kong and Hollywood movies -- that never really takes itself seriously. But the main character is a gun-for-hire who is above the law, and kills anyone who gets in her way. She is meant to be a heroine as she is exacting justice against "bad guys," but her gory means doesn't send a good message.  
  • With her violence, drinking, and profanity, Rubi isn't a good female role model. She is a hired gun looking for revenge, rather than letting the law handle these thugs. There are far better female role models in video games, such as April in Funcom's The Longest Journey.  
  • Control issues plague this game, which might frustrate players. It has a steep learning curve to figure out the complicated controls. For example, sometimes Rubi can hop over a small ledge, while at other times, the game won't let her do it while in the exact same spot. Also, every jump goes into slow-motion, which can make it harder to time moves.  
  • Wet is quite violent, bloody, and gory. The game is an over-the-top brawler, whereby the main character, Rubi, can use guns or swords to take down multiple enemies. Blood spurts out of fallen enemies, and characters can have their limbs cut off or be beheaded (in a cut-scene sequence). Blood splatters on the floor and walls.
  • While no sexual content is seen or heard by the player, there are inferences and suggestive scenes, such as one where a nurse gets off her knees in front of a male character and wipes her mouth (suggesting that she just performed an oral sex act).  
  • The game is chock-full of profanity, including random swear words such as "sh-t," "motherf--ker" and "d-cksucker," as well as phrases like "walk the f--k out the door," "I don't believe this sh-t," and "I f--k you up!"
  • Not applicable.
  • Rubi, the main character, drinks alcohol throughout the game, plus there are mentions of drugs and drug dealers. In one scene, green and leafy plants are lined up in a warehouse, as if to imply marijuana.

What's it about?

While chasing a thug through Chinatown's dingy back alleys and rooftops, you dive to avoid gunfire, swing from balcony ledges and even slide down a ladder – upside-down – all the while pegging enemies with your gun. After taking down a few dozen baddies with your sword and pistols, you take a swig of whiskey, toss the bottle in the air and shoot a bullet through it. All in a day's work as Rubi Malone, an attractive and acrobatic gun-for-hire in a new third-person shooter called WET. With its grainy film-like look, multiple camera angles, and '70s-style soundtrack, this slick shooter seems to be an interactive nod to over-the-top retro action flicks, Hong Kong brawlers, and perhaps spaghetti westerns, too.


Is it any good?

 

While the game drips of style and attitude, it also comes off as trying too hard to be cool. For example, every single time Rubi jumps into the air or slides across the floor, it kicks into slow-motion -- therefore losing its dramatic effect after a short while. The game also contains so much swearing that it, too, loses its edge and comes off as plain silly. While the game follows a somewhat linear path, the game isn't a disaster -- Rubi's acrobatic moves and combat techniques can be fun to master -- but less-than-responsive control often translates to a frustrating experience until you can get over the learning curve. New modes can also be unlocked once the story campaign is completed, adding to Wet's replayability. However, depending on whether or not you like this type of over-the-top violent game, you might not have the desire to return to the action.


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about whether this game needed to be this violent to achieve the same movie-like effect. Perhaps the designers felt the Tarantino-like thrill kills were integral to the experience, and it would be missing something without it. Same with the language, alcohol consumption, and profanity. Could it have been made equally as well without the over-the top violence and other vices?


This review was written by Marc Saltzman
Adult
September 21, 2009
 
Great Game. "WET" doesn't try and take it's movie like style of play seriously. It knows it's cliched and it pokes fun at itself all the time. As mentioned by previous posters, there is an Extraordinarily high body count. You can sever limbs, during cutscenes there are decapitations, and a characters neck is broken. There's also a decent amount of profanity, Ranging from the "F-Bomb" to "D*mn". As for the "Nurse" scene. I for one didn't see anything, there is one torture scene where a female character is shown in her undergarments. If you're a Tarantino, or a fan of Martial Arts, I'd definitely recommend this game.

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Adult
November 9, 2009
 
Mature gamers!
This game is not for any specific age, but rather for a very mature gamer. Someone that understands whats going on and how to deal with these images.

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Teen, 16 years old
September 17, 2009
 
Fine for older teens
It is inappropriate, but I don't think it should be rated 'no kids.' For ages 16-17, it is fine.

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Adult
June 23, 2010
 
WET is completely Awesome. But gory.
WET is very gory, but in a way it isn't. The way its styled makes it very unrealistic gore and more satisfying gore than disturbing. I don't see why people say its so gory. Only the cut scenes are anywhere near disturbing. Its still a great game with a load of splattering blood. The woman is dressed up in tight clothing and there is a nurse scene where she wipes her mouth. Lots of language is present too.

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Parent of 13 and 16 year old
October 2, 2009
 
It sounds vile. I would never play a game this vulgar.
I can't say I've ever played it but from what I've read about it I don't think I'd ever buy it or even try it for free. It sounds horrific and utterly offensive. I would be seriously concerned about any parent that would expose their child to this much vulgarity and call it entertainment.

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Adult
September 18, 2009
 
Great action game for 16+
Great game...though the body count is high and there is quite a bit of blood. Arms can be cut off and a characters head is cut off. Language ranges from F--- to B---- and other various swear words. Cutting through enemies with your sword and upgrading Rubi's moves is fun and the game never gets repetitive, contrary to some reviews it offers many options for eliminating foes. The only complaints i have are that the graphics could've been sharper and some of the environments are glitchy, none of the flaws are make the game any less fun to play though..

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Kid, 13 years old
July 20, 2010
 
hi im 11 i have the game called bayonetta would this game be okay for me????

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Adult
April 16, 2011
 
WET
If your kids have seen "Grindhouse" and "Kill bill" and they liked them they are certain to like this

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Teen, 14 years old
November 26, 2009
 
perfect for aduls but not for kids period
i can not say that i have played it but from what i read above it sounds very graphic and too mature for kids 17 and up and too mature for kids 12 and under parents should stick with games for teens or tweens such as games with the ratings of E,E 10,T only for teens. adults can pick any games that they please but make sure PLEASE make sure that you do not have snoopy kids !!

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Teen, 13 years old
December 16, 2011
 
Not very violent.
It's much less violent or realistic than your average Tarantino flick.In fact Quentin directs far worse shows than this(Kill Bill Vol.1 and 2 ,Pulp Fiction,Resorvoir Dogs,Inglorious Basterds,etc)Have this for my PS3 and XBOX 360 system and I got this game in 2009 exactly a week after it came out I don't play it anymore now but I used to play it a lot last time (14+ hours everyday,NOT A LIE) and I didn't get aggressive.Language may be intense,yes,but its an everyday thing your kids must get used to.If your kids can't get used to a little swearing here and there,they will most likely get aggressive at every word that others use that they identify as 'bad'.Intense violence and intense language however equals to a 9 and up or a 'Parental Guidance' for below.Otherwise,it's awesome.

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This review was written by Marc Saltzman
Platforms:Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
Available online?Not available online
Genre:Third-person shooter
Developer:Bethesda Softworks
Release date:September 15, 2009
Price:$59.99
ESRB rating:M for Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language

This review was written by Marc Saltzman

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