The developers of the upcoming life simulation game, inZOI, recently addressed fan questions, notably one regarding the depiction of intimate relationships. The assistant director's response, while avoiding the explicit term "sex," left players uncertain about the game's mechanics. Essentially, the implication is that romantic interactions between male and female ZOIs leading to procreation will occur, but the visual representation will be left largely to the player's interpretation. The level of detail remains unclear.
This ambiguity leaves the question of inZOI's approach to intimacy unanswered—will it mirror the suggestive, yet censored, style of The Sims series, or will it adopt a novel approach?
The developers also explained the decision to depict ZOIs showering in towels instead of employing pixelated censorship. They argued that this method is more suitable for the game's cartoonish art style, as pixelation in a realistic setting can appear overly sexualized. Furthermore, a technical issue involving reflections in mirrors further complicated the use of pixelated censorship.
Ultimately, the game's rating provides the clearest indication of its content. The ESRB rating of "T" (for teens) and the anticipated PEGI 12 rating align with those of The Sims 4, suggesting a similar level of suggestive content, rather than explicit depictions.
