NARAKA: BLADEPOINT

Moderate overall intensity

Highest flag: Violence — realistic

Battle Royale

What's in it

Violence realistic

Moderate

Fast, bloody melee combat with samurai-style weapons; defeated players are decapitated and their heads are collected as trophies.

Dark themes mild

Low

The story is set in a war-torn Chinese dynasty era, featuring themes of war, death, and betrayal.

Spending cosmetic purchases

Low

Optional cosmetics, weapons, and battle passes are purchasable with real money.

Language mild

Low

Player reviews include some strong language and profanity.

Spending pressure optional

Low

The game sells seasonal battle passes that unlock their rewards within a limited-time window.

Who can reach your kid

Voice chatChat with strangersDirect messagesUser-created contentStranger friend requestsGifting / tradingReal-money spending

What it is

Naraka: Bladepoint is a first-person melee battle royale set in a Chinese dynasty war, where players fight to the last survivor using swords, spears, and staves. Combat is fast and brutal, with blood and gore effects, and players can perform a graphic 'Torture' ability. The game includes a story mode and various modes with randomized loot and progression. It supports voice and text chat, player content, and real-money purchases, though the player base is largely in China.

How it's framed

The game frames its violence as stylized martial arts combat and war, rewarding skill and strategy rather than realism. Graphic abilities like Torture are presented as gameplay mechanics within the fictional setting.

Details

Developer: 24 Entertainment
Publisher: NetEase Games
Released: Aug 11, 2021

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