Top 6 Misguided Christian Games Named... Other 660 Missing
Christian games haven't exactly made for the most amazing releases over the years. Actually, come to think of it, has there been a good Christian game released? I've been sitting here in front of my computer for about thirty minutes trying to think of even one, and my mind is drawing a total blank. Does Jericho count? Sure, it may not be great, but I'm pretty certain there's a priest... or someone sponsored by the Catholic Church in there.
Over at Cracked, they've assembled a list of the worst Bible-based games to ever be released. There's all sorts of wacky titles on the list, though my personal favorite is Left Behind, mainly because of what a disaster that game was when it got released:
The game is of course in no way fun to play, but it is remarkably true to life in terms of some details of fundamentalist Christianity. For example, you go around trying to convert people to your way of thinking, occasionally killing them if you can't. Men are more valuable than women because they can build buildings. And the minions of the Antichrist include electric guitarists, members of a world government (un)surprisingly similar to the UN, and "Secularists." Basically, if you aren't praying to Jesus, you're the enemy.Would Jesus Approve:
How's this for a mixed message: The multiplayer mode of the game actually lets gamers control the forces of the Antichrist, brainwashing believers with their secularism and electric guitars. Presumably the "win" screen for those players depicts them roasting in Hell, so it probably comes off as something of a hollow victory.
Oh! Wait! There was a good-looking game which had a lot of Biblical elements in it! Seraphim, by Valkyrie Studios... no, wait, that got canceled when they disappeared. Can anyone think of any pro-Christianity games that didn't suck? Well, that didn't suck and actually made it through development?
PrayStation: The 6 Most Misguided Christian Video Games [Cracked]
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Posted to Miscellany, Television, Video Games on 20 November 2007
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For anyone who hasn't checked out the Left Behind demo, and has an hour to kill, I think it is worth the download. It is far more scary than Alone in the Dark or Doom could ever hope to be and is a real eye opener. The similarities between these guys and the Taliban are insane; from Angels in burkas to musicians being in league with the devil there is something sure to offend everyone.
Requiem: Avenging Angel wasn't too bad. It was a pretty generic late 90's FPS, but you could use your angelic powers to turn enemies into pillars of salt, and isn't that what really counts?
Also, if you're taking the whole "Christianity" thing pretty loosely, Messiah might count. Never played the full game so I can't really say how Christian it was, but the main character was a cherub. A cherub with psychic powers, but a cherub nonetheless.
Talking about Christian games, Xenogears was awesome and I can't wait to play The Golden Compass!
Wait...
Hahaha. Oh man, I had to laugh pretty hard. I like their writing style and I like the games (well... you know in what way).
I've never heard of Left Behind. Maybe I should play it. Sounds like a lot of fun!
Just like... Scorpion King the Game was a lot of fun to play :D
What about VeggieTales: LarryBoy and the Bad Apple?
I think the VeggieTales get a pass, if only because their songs are far too amusing.
Oh wheeeere is my hairbrush?
Steelskin, your Golden Compass comment made me LOL hardcore.
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