Parents' Guide to

Scarface: The World Is Yours

By Chris Jozefowicz, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 18+

Decent but imitative violent game – not for kids.

Game Windows, PlayStation 2 2006
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Based on 6 parent reviews

Gaming100
Gaming100 Adult
March 21, 2020
age 8+

Not bad at all

The violence is nothing to worry or sex there is not much drugs or alcohol used or consumed it’s referenced the language is there is supposed to be approximately 5688 uses of the f word in the 27 hour long campaign but honestly I never even heard that many my swear count on this game was 743 uses of the f word which well the game is 27 hours long it’s not too constant

This title has:

Too much swearing
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
Nintendofan124
Nintendofan124 Adult
August 28, 2019
age 2+

You like this game?

Well I do to
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What’s It About?

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.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (6):
Kids say (4):

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.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • 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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