on 15 january 2015 it was reported that because of the implied rape scene, the game had been refused classification in australia, which prohibits sale within the country, effectively preventing its wide release there. in an official statement from devolver digital and dennaton games the creators mentioned that they have added a cut and uncut option for the slasher-flick level. dennaton also reconfirmed that the context of the scene is important and that they were "concerned and disappointed" by the actions of the classification board, stating it stretched the facts in its judgment of the game. the statement concluded with dennaton confirming that they will not challenge the ruling. developer dennaton games have since suggested that people in australia interested in the game should pirate it if they are unable to purchase a retail copy.