This computer game is going to start a riot: Controversial new violence simulator allows gamers to be cops or thugs It was less than two years ago when London and other towns and cities across the UK were rocked by violent riots on the streets. But despite the public outcry at the horrifying events, a new computer game is set to be released which allows users to simulate being involved in a number of destructive riots. A trailer for the game, called Riot, has emerged which shows a number of different violent scenarios in the game. Controversial: A new computer game which allows users to play as either rioters or police officers is due to be released Graphic: A trailer for the game, called Riot, has emerged which shows a number of different violent scenarios in the game The opening scene shows a rioter throwing what appears to be a petrol bomb in a police car. Minutes later, the car blows up. Perhaps most worryingly is that the game's makers, who are based in Italy, say it is 'based on real events' from around the world. The game will allow users to play as either protestors or police. The trailer shows a number of scenarios, including peace demonstrations which soon turn ugly. In one image, a protestor is seen throwing what appears to be a fire extinguisher while in another a rioter can be seen smashing in the windows of a shop. Sensitive: The game comes less than two years after a number of riots in cities across the UK, most noticeably in London Violent: This image from the game shows lines of police officers, with some holding weapons Large teams of police officers charge at the protestors with shields while officers can also be seen firing what appear to be guns. A commentary on the trailer over the scenes of violence reads: 'In a time in history, where all rights are lost, set all around the world , a riot simulator, pick your perspective.' As reported by Animal, the makers of the game, say: 'The main purpose of this project is to create a game that will get people to be interactive with two opposing forces during clashes between rioters and police while showing the moral aspects and viewpoints of both sides.' The developers are hoping to release the game on a number of different platforms, including Mac and PC. Brutal: A police officer can be seen firing a gun in this scene Nasty: The game allows users to play as either police officers or protestors. In this scene a rioter throws what appears to be an extinguisher