I've been trying to work my way through a few recent releases and Aliens vs. Predator was one I had been hoping to spend some quality time with. This is primarily because of the rating [URL=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/aliens-vs-predator-banned-in-australia/story-e6freol3-1225808286761]controversy[/URL] surrounding the game and partially because the game just looked really like my type of game - aliens, guns, gore, that sort of thing.

Keeping in mind that this game was on its way to being banned in Australia due to the excessive violence, there's nothing like playing the game yourself to gain a bit of perspective. And yes, there's no doubt that the level of violence in Aliens vs. Predator could be viewed as 'extreme' but that's entirely objective. The choice to purchase the game is up to parents to decide for children under the age of 18 (or 15 in Australia).

The campaign portion of the game allows you to play as either an Alien, a Predator or a Marine. The gameplay is actually really good and extremely entertaining. I had particular fun with the 'Survival' mode where you're literally waiting to be picked off by waves of Aliens in almost complete darkness. Some of the scenes in the game are gory, particularly when you play as a Predator who can take 'Trophies' from victims by ripping off their heads. I actually found this part of the game one of the highlights but apparently, the ratings board in Australia didn't see it that way.
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