The hit indie gem Balatro just won its appeal to reclassify the game's age rating, turning it from PEGI 18 to 12. As a deck-building roguelike, this unique entry completely reshapes the way that players look at how to play poker, upgrading their hands and utilizing a wide array of joker cards with individual effects. While relatively simple in what it offers, this addictive game has quickly become a fan favorite for many.
PEGI, also spotted by Eurogamer, has just announced that they'll be amending the age rating for Balatro, re-categorizing it as suitable for players aged 12 and up. As the game was apparently mistakenly rated 18, PEGI has now clarified that "the roguelike deck-building game contained mitigating fantastical elements that warranted a PEGI 12 rating." While its poker themes may have had it miscategorized, to begin with, the game is now accessible for a much wider player base to enjoy.
After hitting five million units sold, Balatro quickly became an indie hit for many, but its PEGI 18 age rating limited its full potential. After the publisher Sold Out Sales & Marketing appealed to have the game's rating reconsidered, the game has now been lowered...
