The Classificação Indicativa (ClassInd) from the Departamento de Promoção de Políticas de Justiça (DEJUS, Former Departamento de Justiça, Classificação, Títulos e Qualificação (DJCTQ)) is the software rating organization used in Brazil. Ratings are sorted by age categories, with the mildest being L (open for all ages) and the strongest being 18.
DJCTQ Ratings[]
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L — Livre para todos os públicos (General Audiences): This Rating is suitable for all audiences:
Violence: Fantasy violence; display of arms with no violence; very mild swear words; deaths with no violence; slapping; bones and skeletons with no violence. Sex and Nudity: Non-erotic nudity; farting. Drugs: Moderate or suggestive use of legal drugs. |
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10 — Não recomendado para menores de dez anos (Not recommended for minors under ten): The following contents are accepted for this age range:
Violence: Display of arms with violence; fear or tension; mental distress; bones and skeletons with signs of violent acts; criminal acts without violence; derogatory language; mild swear words. Sex and Nudity: Educational contents about sex; tongue kiss. Drugs: References to the use of legal drugs; discussion on the issue of drug trafficking; medicinal use of illegal drugs. |
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E10+ — Everyone 10 and older: Contains content that may be suitable for ages 10 and older. Titles in this category may contain more cartoon, fantasy or mild violence, mild language, minimal and/or infrequent blood and/or minimal suggestive themes. Added to the ESRB ratings icons on March 2nd, 2005. Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat was the first game to receive this rating. Super Smash Bros. Melee and The Incredibles could possibly have had this rating if they were released after that date. This rating is often likened to the MPAA's "PG" Rating. |
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T — Teen: Contains content that may be suitable for ages 13 and older. Titles in this category may contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, mild sexual content, minimal blood and/or infrequent use of strong language. It is often likened to the MPAA's "PG-13" rating. |
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M — Mature: Contains content that may be suitable for ages 17 and older. Titles in this category may contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content, and/or strong language inappropriate for young audiences. It is often likened to the MPAA's "R" rating, and is the video game equivalent. Many retailers (such as Wal-Mart) have a policy of not selling games with this rating to minors without parental presence and approval. |
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AO — Adults Only: Contains content that is suitable only for adults. Titles in this category may include prolonged scenes of intense violence and/or graphic sexual content and nudity. This is often compared to the MPAA's "NC-17" rating because of the similar age limit and amount of restrictions that are placed on sales. As of 2006, there are 22 AO-rated products, most of which are available on Windows and Apple Macintosh computers, as well as the Phillips CD-i. The AO rating is a subject of heated controversy because of the extreme restrictions it puts on game sales. Notably, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas was re-rated AO due to the release of the "Hot Coffee" hack. Note: After the code in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas was patched on the PC, a second edition was released with the old "Mature" rating. |
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RP — Rating Pending: Product has been submitted to the ESRB and is awaiting final rating. This symbol appears only in advertising prior to a game's release. |
Grand Theft Auto Game Ratings[]
The following ratings have been given by ClassInd/DJCTQ to games in the Grand Theft Auto series.
- Grand Theft Auto: 14
- Grand Theft Auto: London: 14
- Grand Theft Auto 2: 14
- Grand Theft Auto III: 18
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City: 18
- Grand Theft Auto Advance: 14
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas: 18
- Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories: 18
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories: 18
- Grand Theft Auto IV: 18
- Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City: 18
- Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars: 18
- Grand Theft Auto V: 18