Gangstar: Miami Vindication

Muggings, beatings, shootings, carjackings and more are a prominent theme in this game. The arsenal of weapons is extensive -- and much deeper than just pistols and fists. Throughout the game, players get their hands on grenades, flame throwers, and Molotov cocktails, to name a few. There is blood (however no closeups of blood or gore), but players do scream (or grunt) as you assault them.

Language throughout the game demeans women and makes several references to prostitution. Even for in-game radio ads for the local hospital make it sound like a brothel, referring to “happy endings”. Several female characters wear revealing outfits with plenty of cleavage as well. Characters urinate out in the open.

Pretty much any obscene word you can imagine is used, including s--t, hellhole, ass and f--k. (And those are used in the game’s first 10 minutes.)

Drugs are referenced frequently. Even an in-game radio station refers to marijuana, with the words “42.0 Legalize It” sitting atop the screen.

Parents need to know that Gangstar: Miami Vindication is a violence-filled racing game that attempts to copy the Grand Theft Auto formula. Beatings, shootings, foul language, and carjackings occur frequently, separated by driving missions. Women are presented as nothing more than objects and human life is worthless in the game. In essence: Your character's moral compass is broken. This game also connects to the Gameloft Live Lobby which has open, unregulated chat, a feature that Common Sense Media doesn't recommend for kids, tweens, and younger teens.