While the US Supreme Court has protected most violent games under the First Amendment, it suggested that different rules might apply to games depicting sexual violence.

Downloading or distributing RapeLay is strictly prohibited in numerous jurisdictions due to its promotion of sexual violence and depictions of fictional minors.

Although released in 2006, the game gained massive global notoriety in 2009.

The game is a 3D simulation centering on a male protagonist who stalks and sexually assaults a mother and her two daughters. It features graphic imagery of sexual violence and controversial themes like forced abortion. Legal Status and Bans

The PC game , released in 2006 by the Japanese developer Illusion Soft , is a highly controversial "eroge" (adult game) that is currently illegal to download, sell, or distribute in many countries . While it was originally sold legally in Japan, international outrage led to widespread bans and its eventual removal from the Japanese market by its own developer. Game Overview Developer/Publisher: Illusion Soft Release Date: April 21, 2006 (Japan) Platform: Windows PC

Amazon and eBay permanently banned the sale of the game in 2009 after it was found being sold through third-party resellers. The 2009 Global Controversy

The game is effectively banned in Australia , Argentina , and the UK.