The app, which allowed players to 'buy and sell' black characters, was launched last month.
Google has removed a highly controversial game called Slavery Simulator from its app store, after it caused outrage in Brazil.
Brazil is a country still coming to terms with its legacy of slavery, which was only abolished in 1888. At the time of its removal, the game had a rating of four out of five stars, with one review reading: "Great game to pass the time. But I think it lacked more torture options." "The image illustrating the game has a white man surrounded by black men. It is absurdly violent. Google and the developer must answer for this crime of hatred and racism."
Meanwhile, Brazil's Ministry for Racial equality said it had arranged a meeting with Google to help build "anti-racist content moderation" policies. It added that the developers would be held legally responsible.
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