Actually, some of the gory violence seems peculiarly gratuitous too, including chopped-out tongues and evisceration.

Cosmic philosophising, moral corruption and gory violence: the sci-fi powerhouse returns very much on brand.

More recent titles have shown depictions of gory violence.

However, the video was swiftly removed from the organization's website following a storm of protest over the alleged poor taste of its gory violence and sinister overtones.