If you are just finding out about this game and have a means to get it (I suggest eBay), go get it! It's a one-of-a-kind gaming experience that I would dare to say is on par with playing the original Silent Hill for the first time. Don't buy into the crap about flawed gameplay; the gameplay elements are a little skewed, but are seriously overshadowed by a game that will have your brain doing backflips for days over all the intricate story and psychological elements. An underrated masterpiece.
The game Rule of Rose was not banned in the UK if just never launched by the publisher in the UK due to the British media (very few people) as they took a fit about the themes of lesbian relationships and children, sadisitc torture etc Although this was all exagerated and the game approaches these themes in a mature manner, you see some people will say things to get their name in the headlines and cause controversy for no good reason except to benefit their own careers thats what really happened
@patsybob It was partially due to the publisher trying to cash on the shock value, and deliberately exaggerating the controversial themes far beyond how they appear in the game. Still no excuse to pull a product from the shelves without even testing it first, though.
@Lightice1 Yes, but the british media goons also wanted to cash-in and get a reputation by exagerating and just making things up about the game. Honestly most of them didn't even play the game it's pretty obivious from the absolute shit they was said. Rule of Rose wasnt a big budget game, I dont think they wanted trouble plus I'm surprised it even got released outside of Japan if I'm honest. Being sued or having stock refused to be sold in the UK doesnt seem like a good idea for a niche title
@patsybob It's exactly why it was a non-mainstream game that the publishers tried to exaggerate the shock value (in the Italian market originally, the Brits latched onto that) to get hardcore horror fans interested in the title. The ridiculous scandal just swelled out of proportion, and wasn't limited just to Britain. It got so stupid that in Poland they actually launched a criminal investigation of the game, which naturally went nowhere.
@TheCozybear65 Well believe it or not, bullying falls under sadistic easily and to a less extent a form of torture. The game's ending triumphs over the cruel rule of the aristocrat society including its rule book on how to punish and torture the lower members. Its pretty mature that Jennifer finally stands up to say their behaviour isn't right (despite being only a child at the time).It also is played through as her adult self showing adults are as helpless as children when it comes to bullying.
@cadamy4 the ones at Gamestop are stupid expensive. The FCC had a cow here, and in the UK about it because it had "Homosexual tendancies", "Underaged Relationships", and enough blood to feed a vampire coven for years. Only a few were made, it was banned in the UK and it never really made it big in the US.
Poor dog..
ILYForeverYours 4 days ago
rule of rose & hauting ground LEJOS LOS MEJORES JUEGOS DE TERROR QUE HAY!
CHUPALA SILENT HILL!
MALDIXIONES 1 week ago
Sounds like a very good game =)
Wanna know more about that game =)
And its a beautiful song made me almost cry :'(
just almost ^^
MysticGamerGirl 3 weeks ago
este juego es tan increible que te ace ke seas parte d el , obra d arte
garnajash 1 month ago
the singer sounds a bit like Billie holiday
bebepopsr 1 month ago
If you are just finding out about this game and have a means to get it (I suggest eBay), go get it! It's a one-of-a-kind gaming experience that I would dare to say is on par with playing the original Silent Hill for the first time. Don't buy into the crap about flawed gameplay; the gameplay elements are a little skewed, but are seriously overshadowed by a game that will have your brain doing backflips for days over all the intricate story and psychological elements. An underrated masterpiece.
davintheraven 1 month ago
WOW now I wanna know more about the game ...
Jeannexxx5 1 month ago
its one of a kind game !!! for real
Msmmhw 2 months ago
What is the story and why was it banned ?
yukiloverish24 3 months ago
@yukiloverish24
really!! who says that the game has been banned
Msmmhw 2 months ago
Bravo =)
PezPiece 5 months ago
The game Rule of Rose was not banned in the UK if just never launched by the publisher in the UK due to the British media (very few people) as they took a fit about the themes of lesbian relationships and children, sadisitc torture etc Although this was all exagerated and the game approaches these themes in a mature manner, you see some people will say things to get their name in the headlines and cause controversy for no good reason except to benefit their own careers thats what really happened
patsybob 7 months ago 26
@patsybob It was partially due to the publisher trying to cash on the shock value, and deliberately exaggerating the controversial themes far beyond how they appear in the game. Still no excuse to pull a product from the shelves without even testing it first, though.
Lightice1 6 months ago
@Lightice1 Yes, but the british media goons also wanted to cash-in and get a reputation by exagerating and just making things up about the game. Honestly most of them didn't even play the game it's pretty obivious from the absolute shit they was said. Rule of Rose wasnt a big budget game, I dont think they wanted trouble plus I'm surprised it even got released outside of Japan if I'm honest. Being sued or having stock refused to be sold in the UK doesnt seem like a good idea for a niche title
patsybob 6 months ago
@patsybob It's exactly why it was a non-mainstream game that the publishers tried to exaggerate the shock value (in the Italian market originally, the Brits latched onto that) to get hardcore horror fans interested in the title. The ridiculous scandal just swelled out of proportion, and wasn't limited just to Britain. It got so stupid that in Poland they actually launched a criminal investigation of the game, which naturally went nowhere.
Lightice1 6 months ago 2
@patsybob a sadistic torture in a mature manner? How so?
TheCozybear65 5 days ago
@TheCozybear65 Well believe it or not, bullying falls under sadistic easily and to a less extent a form of torture. The game's ending triumphs over the cruel rule of the aristocrat society including its rule book on how to punish and torture the lower members. Its pretty mature that Jennifer finally stands up to say their behaviour isn't right (despite being only a child at the time).It also is played through as her adult self showing adults are as helpless as children when it comes to bullying.
patsybob 4 days ago
AWESOME VIDEO
looks and sounds like a PRO. work
Like an official AMV for the game
tezkatepuka 7 months ago
I love this game! It's been YEARS since I last played this... Unfortunately my PS2 is no longer working...
gee3x 7 months ago
@gee3x Buy one and play again~! :P They're fairly cheap on eBay. I'm in the process of playing through again two years after the first time.
AmadareSakura 7 months ago
I really need to get a copy of this game... But all the ones online are like stupid expensive!
cadamy4 8 months ago
@cadamy4 the ones at Gamestop are stupid expensive. The FCC had a cow here, and in the UK about it because it had "Homosexual tendancies", "Underaged Relationships", and enough blood to feed a vampire coven for years. Only a few were made, it was banned in the UK and it never really made it big in the US.
EnvytheFallen 7 months ago
@EnvytheFallen Yeah I heard it was banned in the UK for while right? I don't quite get it :/
cadamy4 7 months ago
@EnvytheFallen Hahaha, enough blood to feed a vampire coven for years.
There is barely any blood. If they want to see copious amounts of blood... look at Kuon or something.
All the claims were so ridiculous but the blood one is just so blind...
"AAHH, BLOOD." - Where? - "EVERYWHERE!!" - I don't.. really see any... - "ENOUGHTOFEEDACOVENOFVAMPIRESFORYEEEEEEARS."
Yup, I'm done now.
DokiSama 4 months ago
This game has a really good story. Its sad, but also very interesting because of the things to interpret. I really like this game.
Too bad it has glitchy combat.
Kagurome 8 months ago
OMG I LOVE DIANA, HER STYLE, HER RUDE ATTITUDE, SHE IS AMAZING!!
RealWizardClown 10 months ago 2
It doesn't say "When I'm in bed". The lyrics actually say "When I am, I lament".
Charliem1994 1 year ago 11
o___O !!! Awesome!!
pared1986 1 year ago
WTF giant fish!?!?
GodzillaKingofMonste 1 year ago