On Wednesday, the Australian Classification Board refused to classify the Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment-published shooter F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin.

The move essentially bans the sale of the game in the country.

The original game, released in 2005, earned an MA15+ in Australia for mature content including violence and language. The U.S. Entertainment Software Rating Board gave the original an "M" rating (age 17 and up).

F.E.A.R. 2 is developed by Monolith Productions.

The Classification Board did not publish the reasoning behind the decision, although F.E.A.R. 2 clearly follows the mature themes established by the first game.

The MA15+ rating is Australia"s most restrictive rating for videogames. Games cannot be rated 17+ or 18+, so content meant for adults is sometimes refused completely.

The country recently refused a plan that would implement an 18+ rating.