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Gorilla Tag
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Gorilla Tag
game
E
January 1, 2023
Wokeometer Rating
4Mixed
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
Gorilla Tag keeps its core VR tag gameplay free of narrative or identity themes, with only optional Pride cosmetics and a conduct code adding moderate progressive elements that drew some parental pushback.
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Detailed Analysis
Gorilla Tag is a pure multiplayer VR tag game with no story, romance systems, characters, or narrative premise of any kind—players simply control customizable gorilla avatars in jungle maps for tag, infection, hunt, and paintbrawl modes.
The only progressive elements come from seasonal cosmetics and events, most notably the Pride Update that added rainbow flags, pride-themed items, and special perks/rewards exclusively for players wearing LGBT attire. This update drew parental complaints about it turning the game into a 'pride propaganda playground' with unavoidable 'inclusive' messaging aimed at children.
The developer's code of conduct explicitly bans homophobia and transphobia. No DEI consultancies, gender/pronoun customization, established character swaps, or identity-focused themes exist. The core gameplay and premise remain traditional entertainment focused on movement and social play.
Key Factors
- Pride Update with rainbow flags, pride cosmetics, and exclusive perks
- Developer code of conduct prohibiting homophobia/transphobia
- No narrative, characters, or romance systems
- Parental backlash labeling it propaganda for kids
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Identity Politics & Racial Essentialism
Gender Ideology & LGBTQ+ Themes
DEI Casting & Representation Mandates
Preachiness & Message-First Agenda
Corporate & Creator Activism
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We've run a full content analysis on Gorilla Tag and scored it 4/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of woke content is in Gorilla Tag?
Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into Gorilla Tag's overall score.
Is Gorilla Tag appropriate for kids?
Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Gorilla Tag is rated E. For a full picture, combine our woke analysis with the age rating to decide if it's right for your family.
How does Wokeometer score video games?
We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →