5 most controversial video games of all time

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There have been some genuinely controversial video game releases across gaming history. Before the ESRB, many developers released whatever they wanted, leading to exciting results. Even when gaming was seen as a hobby for kids, adult video games were released on various Atari consoles. As time passed, developers pushed the lines further and further, resulting in a governing body that would rate these titles before they were released. That way, parents can be more informed about their kids' games.

There are far too many games to put on this list, so it comes down to what games I view as the most controversial. It doesn't always make them bad video games, either. However, some are too repulsive to discuss, such as Atari's Custer's Revenge. These are among the most controversial video games of all time.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

Though it is a controversial video game, Hatred has a cult following. Developed by Destructive Creations, this shooter stars a character who aims to begin a "genocide crusade." A misanthrope, to say the very least, this game is all about simply murdering people with no rhyme or reason. This character hates the world and everyone in it and wants to kill all people.

When "The Antagonist," controlled by you, kills incapacitated people, you regain health. Hatred is a controversial video game for its open loathing of social norms and was designed as a reaction to "political correctness" and games as art. It's a game that tries to shock gamers, but in attempting to shock and horrify, it just bored many.

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