House of the Dead: Overkill Extended Cut has been refused classification in Australia, despite the promise of a forthcoming R18+ rating.
Is killing the living dead too much for Australian adults? The game's Wii version was granted an MA15+ rating when it was considered in May 2008, though it appears Sega's "extended" elements - including two new scenarios - may have tipped it over into "too brutal" territory.
When a game is refused classification in Australia it is effectively banned.
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R18 LOL,Me thinks our australian ratings board is made up of old biddys sipping tea n eating cake with there feet up expecting something nice to review, ARR but no shock HORROR,So ide just like to let u know that Zombies arnt real either,Look all im sayin is that WE the GAMERS love Blowing heads off Zombies with tripple Barrel shotguns its only a game so dont take it to seriously OK,,,HOUSE OF THE DEAD! bring it. (Forward thinkers).
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TheCrimsonFenix on 24 Aug '11 said:
Should have seen this coming really.. they create a classification for those specific games refused the current highest rating, then refuse to use it.
gufguf on 24 Aug '11 said:
A question of "all good things comes to those who wait"
the new R18 rating will go into effect soon.... 
WorldGames on 24 Aug '11 said:
WorldGames on 24 Aug '11 said:
I would also like to add that this style of game isnt my cup of tea to be fair but others will enjoy it for sure.