According to ESRB, this game contains: Gambling, Use of Tobacco & Alcohol, Violence
Parents only need to worry if they are against exposing their child to gambling, alcohol consumption and fighting. Besides that the game is not gratuitous in its violence or language. There's also little room for sexuality, since the protagonist is as dense as they get concerning the opposite sex.
Fans of the original game can't miss out on this one. The game is significantly more balanced when it comes to action and narration. The in-game save decreases the need for finishing events in one sitting. Many features help pass the time, including the many mini-games you can play, which are all playable at any time once you access them in the game.
Casual gamers are warned: this game is difficult to get into because it is so conceptually radical. Rent before you try, because this game is not for everyone. Anyone interested in new forms of videogame narrative is in luck though.
Hearing-impaired gamers are accommodated with subtitles for all speech. The voice acting is lacking for the most part, though Ryo's voice has an endearing dry charm. The music is phenomenal, using ethnic Chinese and Japanese instruments and adding more feeling to what is already an epic story. The graphics are serviceable, sometimes breathtaking and other times underwhelming. If (and hopefully when) Sega releases the next chapter, a graphical update is in order.
