The Australian Classification Board is reviewing its ban on We Happy Few’s release after its it refused classification for the game.
Kotaku Australia explains the review comes after an appeal as the game was initially banned in the country due to apparently incentivising drug use in the context of the game.
The Classification Board’s report stated “A player that takes Joy can reduce gameplay difficulty, therefore receiving an incentive by progressing though the game quickly.” The appeal argues that drug use in the game is portrayed as negative, as it’s used to control a dystopian society rather than a simple player benefit.
Source: IGN.com Australian Ratings Board Reviewing We Happy Few's Ban