 Because of its presentation of grim graphical violence and the amount of controversy it has garnered, "Manhunt" has been noted by many as one of the most violent video games in history.It was listed at #1 in Gameranx' list of the "Top 25 Goriest Games of all Time", at #8 in IGN's "Top 10 Gaming Controversies" and was also listed in UGO's "The Most Controversial Video Games".Machinima ranked it #1 in their "Top 10 Bloodiest Games Ever".