The lead developers of the eagerly anticipated life simulation game, inZOI, recently engaged with fans to clarify some intriguing aspects of the game. When quizzed about the inclusion of sexual intercourse, the assistant director provided a notably ambiguous response, carefully avoiding the term "sex." The gist of the answer suggested that while male and female ZOIs might retreat to bed together with the intention of procreation, the visual representation of this act would be left largely to the player's imagination.
This left many players puzzled about whether inZOI would adopt a censorship approach similar to that seen in The Sims series or introduce a novel method. The assistant director hinted, "Perhaps that’s exactly what’s happening, but not at the level everyone expected," further muddying the waters on this topic.
Another point of interest was the decision for ZOIs to shower in towels rather than using pixelated censorship. The developers explained that this choice aligns better with games featuring cartoonish graphics. In contrast, pixelation in a game with realistic visuals can inadvertently appear overly sexualized. Additionally, they revealed a technical issue: when a naked ZOI with pixelated censorship approached a mirror, the blurring effect failed to appear in the reflection, prompting the towel solution.
For those seeking clarity, the game's ratings provide some insight. inZOI has been rated ESRB - T (for teens) and is expected to receive a PEGI 12 rating, mirroring the ratings assigned to The Sims 4. These ratings suggest a level of content moderation that aligns with a younger teen audience, potentially hinting at the approach to sensitive topics like sexual content within the game.
