Beholder 2

Beholder 2

Game • 2018

Every citizen of our great State dreams of working at the Prime Ministry! You are lucky, intern – your dream has come true! While you are at the bottom of the career ladder, that is more than many of your fellow citizens will ever achieve! Have you already decided what you're going to become? Will you become a diligent and responsible officer decorated by the Wise Leader himself? Or will you become a hardline careerist capable of destroying anyone who stands between you and the Prime Minister's seat? Or maybe you are just a whistle-blower? If so, who sent you? And why? Whatever the case, you are now part of the Ministry! From this moment on, no one beyond these walls has ascendance over you! You are free to shape your own future! So, what are you going to become?

Simulator
Strategy
Adventure
Indie

Bara says...

Ages 15+, but every child is different

The content features heavy themes of political corruption, moral compromise, and intense psychological pressure. It requires a level of maturity to process complex ethical dilemmas regarding bureaucracy and authoritarianism.

Content Safety Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of potentially concerning content

Sex & Nudity

0/5

There is no sexual content or nudity present in the game's focus on bureaucratic life and political maneuvering.

Violence & Gore

3/5

The game features moderate violence, including the ability to report or eliminate coworkers, and depicts character deaths that can be quite grim.

Profanity

2/5

The game contains occasional mild language such as "b*stard" and "h*ll" (used infrequently) during heated interactions between employees.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

2/5

Characters are sometimes shown drinking alcohol or consuming substances as part of the bleak social environment of the Ministry.

Frightening Scenes

4/5

The game centers on intense psychological pressure, themes of betrayal, surveillance, and a dystopian atmosphere that can be very unsettling for younger players.

Key Insights

Quick summary and important considerations

This is a serious game about making difficult choices in a tough, high-stakes work environment where your decisions affect your future and the people around you.

Content Warnings

Psychological intensity
Coercion

Detailed Analysis

In-depth insights for parents and educators

What Parents Need to Know

The game focuses on a cold, oppressive environment that prioritizes state loyalty over human ethics, which may be stressful for younger players.

What Kids Can Learn

Players analyze the long-term impact of their choices and understand how systemic pressure influences personal conduct.

Key Topics Discussed

Ethics
Bureaucracy
Political power

Why Parents Might Like It

It offers a sophisticated, thought-provoking examination of societal structures and personal accountability that sparks meaningful discussion.

Positives & Learning

What makes this content valuable for children

Positive Messages

2/5

Encourages critical thinking about the nature of power, individual integrity, and the consequences of compromising one's values for career advancement.

Positive Role Models

1/5

Characters exist in a morally gray landscape where survival often necessitates ruthless behavior or betrayal, leaving little room for traditional positive role models.

Diverse Representations

2/5

No diverse representations indicated in available information.

Educational Value

2/5

Provides insight into bureaucratic systems and the complexities of decision-making within authoritarian political structures.

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