Is it possible to make a good Bible game?
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Dude there are some pretty bad ass things in the old testament, In Judges (i believe, somewhere after David) an Israelite warrior defeats 1000 armed solders with the jaw bone of a Donkey (really look it up 
). The escape from slavery could make for an atmospheric and moving game if done right.
Or for an interesting take you could reverse perspectives and be part of the Roman Government/Pharisee's trying to hunt down Jesus. That could get into so really interesting territory, the some non-Christians might get a kick out of gunning for Christ, Christians might like it if it was historically accurate and exciting (like The Passion of the Christ but more fighting and less gore), and purely as an ancient combat or stealth or mass effect like game you could create a lot of entertaining gameplay
). The escape from slavery could make for an atmospheric and moving game if done right. Or for an interesting take you could reverse perspectives and be part of the Roman Government/Pharisee's trying to hunt down Jesus. That could get into so really interesting territory, the some non-Christians might get a kick out of gunning for Christ, Christians might like it if it was historically accurate and exciting (like The Passion of the Christ but more fighting and less gore), and purely as an ancient combat or stealth or mass effect like game you could create a lot of entertaining gameplay
yeah i would agree, what i mentioned above is about taking the subject matter itself as opposed to the physical book and taking it into a new light, I see that as the only way to make and interesting "Bible" game. But one thing it needs to avoid is what has happened to the Dante's Inferno game...DrDeath3191 said:
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mikecoulter said:
I dislike people using 'sick' as a replacement for 'awesome' or 'great'. I'm always used to using 'sick' as a term for 'disgusting' or 'wrong'.quack35 said:
Just sayin'.
On topic!;
Alas yes. But I'm an Atheist and I would like a Bible story game as long as it wasn't imposing Christianity on me.Machines Are Us said:
I think a good Bible game would be this:
You run around in Jerusalem (In Oblivion Style) as Jesus, using your godly powers and artifacts to fight the Devil's minions, whilst impressing that hot young arabic chick who lives down the street. You could get several companions, such as Noah (Comes with a giant tiger pet), Moses (Who can use powerful water attacks), etc.
You would obtain powerful weapons. (eg: The Holy Hand Grenade, lol)
And in the end, you can sacrifice yourself to save the world, just like in any Bethesda game.
Ooh! And for an expansion, you would come back from the dead in the year 2000, trying to keep your identity a secret, and fighting off evil posessed punk/emo/goth kids.
Actually.. That sounds pretty kickass!
You run around in Jerusalem (In Oblivion Style) as Jesus, using your godly powers and artifacts to fight the Devil's minions, whilst impressing that hot young arabic chick who lives down the street. You could get several companions, such as Noah (Comes with a giant tiger pet), Moses (Who can use powerful water attacks), etc.
You would obtain powerful weapons. (eg: The Holy Hand Grenade, lol)
And in the end, you can sacrifice yourself to save the world, just like in any Bethesda game.
Ooh! And for an expansion, you would come back from the dead in the year 2000, trying to keep your identity a secret, and fighting off evil posessed punk/emo/goth kids.
Actually.. That sounds pretty kickass!
That it does.IxionIndustries said:
EDIT: Upon some reflection, shouldn't Noah have two giant tigers?
The bible at it's heart is a collection of some fantastic stories (not to disrespect any religious connotations, just stating that this is what comprises the bible).
Many of these stories have amazing elements that would make for tremendous game play.
David's life alone would make a decent trilogy.
He went from fighting lions and such to protect his sheep to standing down Goliath, to becoming the arguably one of the most powerful Kings in history. He was a scholar, a poet, a warrior, and a religious leader.
His story is epic enough to rival games like Prince of Persia or even Dynasty warriors.
In fact, i'd venture to say that more than a few RPG's over the years have borrowed some of the elements of his story: young farm boy rises up against great odds to leave backwater town and become a great warrior who is destined to one day be King after defeating a great evil in the name of righteousness and good.
Yep, sounds like just about every RPG i've ever played.
Many of these stories have amazing elements that would make for tremendous game play.
David's life alone would make a decent trilogy.
He went from fighting lions and such to protect his sheep to standing down Goliath, to becoming the arguably one of the most powerful Kings in history. He was a scholar, a poet, a warrior, and a religious leader.
His story is epic enough to rival games like Prince of Persia or even Dynasty warriors.
In fact, i'd venture to say that more than a few RPG's over the years have borrowed some of the elements of his story: young farm boy rises up against great odds to leave backwater town and become a great warrior who is destined to one day be King after defeating a great evil in the name of righteousness and good.
Yep, sounds like just about every RPG i've ever played.