MediEvil
MediEvil is an action-adventure game developed by SCE Cambridge Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. Originally released in 1998 for the PlayStation, the game follows Sir Daniel Fortesque, a…
MediEvil is an adventure developed by SCE Cambridge Studio, released 9 October 1998 on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation.
What MediEvil is
MediEvil is an adventure game developed by SCE Cambridge Studio and released in 1998. It was published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It is available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation.
The premise, in the publisher's words
In the year 1286, an evil sorcerer named Zarok plotted to take over the kingdom of Gallowmere with his undead army. It is told in legend that the King of Gallowmere's champion, Sir Daniel Fortesque, led his army to victory and managed to kill Zarok before succumbing to his mortal wounds. In reality however, Dan was in fact struck down by the first arrow fired in the battle, with the king choosing to cover it up and declare Dan the "Hero of Gallowmere". Zarok, meanwhile, was forced into hiding and was presumed dead. 100 years later, in 1386, Zarok reappears, casting a spell over Gallowmere to awaken his undead army and steal the souls of the living. However, in the process, he unwittingly…
How it plays
It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action, comedy and horror. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
MediEvil launched on 9 October 1998, within three weeks of MediEvil I, Dance Dance Revolution, Centipede and Guardian's Crusade.
Released around the same time: MediEvil I, Dance Dance Revolution, Centipede, Guardian's Crusade.
Official trailer
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