From eating the elderly to selling kids, Afterworld gives you the freedom to do terrible things in the post-apocalypse — 'We shouldn't judge the player' says director
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Games like Afterworld that normalize extreme moral freedom are stress-testing where platforms, regulators, and payment partners draw lines. Studios should expect more scrutiny on content governance and ratings — and design monetization with potential policy whiplash in mind.
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