The creator of Balatro, a popular poker roguelike game, @LocalThunk, has voiced dissatisfaction with the game receiving an 18+ rating, which he deems unjust. The solo Balatro developer expressed greater disappointment over the inconsistency in rating actual gambling games, highlighting that similar titles aren't rated with the same scrutiny, especially since Balatro was grilled by ratings boards for gambling mechanics that don't exist. Amidst this controversy, Balatro faced temporary removal from some digital storefronts due to the age rating change. Despite these challenges and only realizing "the day before launch" that they might have a hit, the game, celebrated as one of the best roguelike card games, is set to expand its reach by launching on iPhone and Android platforms.
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Balatro was temporarily pulled from some digital storefronts over its age rating change https://t.co/CvbzcUBZat https://t.co/jdbS4TlHvI
Balatro dev "disappointed" actual gambling games "aren't rated the same way" after ratings boards grilled the roguelike for gambling mechanics that don't exist https://t.co/6cyB1xfFGB
Despite making one of the best roguelike card games ever, solo Balatro dev only realized "the day before launch" they might have a hit on their hands https://t.co/74iFCra66L
.@LocalThunk, the developer of a popular poker roguelike @BalatroGame, revealed that he's not too happy about the game unjustly getting an 18+ rating. There is something, however, that disappoints the creator even more: https://t.co/IR6D6uZpRn #gamedev #indiedev #Balatro #games https://t.co/1luqRRpbbi
Balatro creator speaks out on gambling rating drama https://t.co/hKKzsyE97k https://t.co/dE1vVOPYJz