 The game received positive reviews by critics , with particular praise directed at its dark tone and violent nature . The game also received great controversy , due to the level of graphic violence in the game . It was banned in several countries , and implicated in a murder by the UK media , although this implication was later rejected by the police and courts . The game won several accolades , and spawned the sequel Manhunt 2 in 2007 . As of March 2008 , the series has collectively sold 1 @.@ 7 million copies . 
