Beholder 3

Beholder 3

Game • 2022

When a high-ranking security officer saves you from prison, you end up a pawn in her schemes. Now you must eliminate anyone standing in the way of her secret plans and try to get your life back while working two jobs. No tenant, employee or superior is safe from your spying.

Point-and-click
Simulator
Strategy
Adventure
Indie

Bara says...

Ages 17+, but every child is different

The content features heavy themes of state-sponsored coercion, moral compromise, and intrusive surveillance. The complex narrative demands a level of ethical maturity necessary to navigate a dark, dystopian setting.

Content Safety Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of potentially concerning content

Sex & Nudity

0/5

The game focuses on espionage and workplace survival, with no focus on romance or sexual content.

Violence & Gore

3/5

Players must eliminate characters through various means, including poisoning or reporting them to the authorities, resulting in non-graphic but serious outcomes.

Profanity

2/5

The dialogue occasionally features mild language such as "d*mn" and "cr*p" used in moments of frustration during stressful interactions.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

2/5

Some characters may be seen consuming alcohol or referencing illegal contraband within the context of the game's oppressive societal setting.

Frightening Scenes

3/5

The game creates a high-pressure, dystopian environment where the constant threat of surveillance and the moral weight of betraying neighbors creates significant psychological tension.

Key Insights

Quick summary and important considerations

This game is a complex simulation about living under a strict government where you have to watch others to keep yourself safe.

Content Warnings

Coercion
Invasion of privacy

Detailed Analysis

In-depth insights for parents and educators

What Parents Need to Know

The setting involves pervasive surveillance, social tension, and frequent forced choices that involve betraying others to survive.

What Kids Can Learn

Players gain insight into the psychological toll of authoritarianism and the weight of consequential decision-making.

Key Topics Discussed

Surveillance state
Moral corruption
Authoritarianism

Why Parents Might Like It

The game provides a challenging look at political philosophy and the consequences of systemic oppression through immersive gameplay.

Positives & Learning

What makes this content valuable for children

Positive Messages

1/5

The narrative focuses on survival and the grim realities of power imbalances rather than traditional virtuous lessons.

Positive Role Models

1/5

Characters operate in a gray area, prioritizing self-preservation and manipulation over ethical behavior or integrity.

Diverse Representations

2/5

No diverse representations indicated in available information.

Educational Value

2/5

Players practice resource management and decision-making within a restrictive social structure.

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