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sarmenora
Scratcher
5 posts

Are horror games allowed?

I can't find information about this.
Also, Is there a list of guidelines on what type of games are considered “Innapropriate”? (one that would answer my above question.)
yadayadayadagoodbye
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Are horror games allowed?

In short: NO

More in details: Horror games are techinically allowed, if you remove the horror. For example, a game with a jumpscare is no OK, but a game thats halloween themed and has characters saying “boo” is OK

I dont think theres a specific list, but you a rule of thumb would be “would an overportective parent feel comfortable with showing this to their 3 (maybe 5 or 7, idk) year old”
RocketDesign_
Scratcher
100+ posts

Are horror games allowed?

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Last edited by RocketDesign_ (Jan. 8, 2024 01:05:44)

-Expo
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Are horror games allowed?

as long as it not bloody/gory/scary. Make it as if it were intended for ST members (who could easily ban you) to play.
usefun
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Are horror games allowed?

Since Scratch is for people 8-16 (I think) then before you share a project think “Is this ok for an 8 year old?”
KitStar12
Scratcher
76 posts

Are horror games allowed?

its okay, but to be sfe add a content waring saying that its scary and contains these things (blood,death etc) and may disturb somme people to avoid bans and reports. also don't make somthing like the last of us. that is terrifying to me and im 11 (12 come 1/25/24 at 1:35:0.0
DifferentDance8
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Are horror games allowed?

KitStar12 wrote:

its okay, but to be sfe add a content waring saying that its scary and contains these things (blood,death etc) and may disturb somme people to avoid bans and reports.
Nope. Content warnings do not change the Scratch Team's mind when reviewing a project. (unless it's something like an epilepsy warning for flashing lights)
HurricaneMitch1998M
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Are horror games allowed?

If you want to make one, I would recommend psychological horror as it has no jumpscares, just unnerving feelings
unmissable
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Are horror games allowed?

KitStar12 wrote:

its okay, but to be sfe add a content waring saying that its scary and contains these things (blood,death etc) and may disturb somme people to avoid bans and reports. also don't make somthing like the last of us. that is terrifying to me and im 11 (12 come 1/25/24 at 1:35:0.0
Don't add a warning that's not how you do it
Just don't make it.

usefun wrote:

Since Scratch is for people 8-16 (I think) then before you share a project think “Is this ok for an 8 year old?”
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kethan_110511
Scratcher
100+ posts

Are horror games allowed?

You can create maybe slightly scary things, but not super sensitive topics, and you probably should mark it NFE so people know that your project is not for everyone, which will avoid reports.

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