The Smiths featured in PETA's new online game

The Smiths, which in 1985 released the politically charged album "Meat Is Murder," is featured in a new game created by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

PETA's game, called "This Beautiful Creature Must Die" after lyrics by The Smiths, lets players save cows, chickens, pigs and turkeys before they're killed by saw blades.

An 8-bit version of "Meat Is Murder" is used as the music of the game.

“This game is the biggest social crusade of all, as we safeguard the weak and helpless from violent human aggression,” Smiths singer Morrissey said in a news release. “You don’t get that from 'Pokemon Go.'"

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