What's the classic sci-fi game Mega Man got to do with the Middle Ages and medievalism? A whole lot, actually!
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The latest God of War game moves everyone's favourite homicidal Spartan from ancient Greece to Medieval Scandinavia. But with a new family and more mature outlook, is Kratos developing a new, medieval, morality?
The Witcher is a series of multiple award-winning medieval fantasy role-playing games for PC and consoles. Unlike many other fantasy role playing games, often developed
Reigns is a cheap and cheerful casual game. It's also one of the best representations of medieval rulership.
Majora's Mask reperesents a fascinating blend of medievalism and the Japanese Noh theatre tradition. But the problems arise with a white hero saving the world by wearing masks from other cultures.
Dark Souls is bleak and hard as hell. The 'knights' of the series are much closer to those of medieval stories than modern power fantasies.
Why do even the best historical video games encourage its players to act like megalomaniacs or hoarders?
