MediEvil

by Sony

Product Features

• Sony

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00000I1BK
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 21, 1998
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,315 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Editorial Review

One hundred years ago, in the land of Gallowmere, an evil wizard was defeated by the honest citizens of the land. You are a knight that died in the first unsuccessful charge against the wizard's army, but the king, in need of a way to inspire his embattled people, gave you both a hero's burial and the credit for victory. Now the wizard has returned from the dead with a mind for vengeance, and you've been brought back from the dead to stop him. Perhaps the world's least worthy hero, you set out to save the land once again--for the first time.

The animation and humor are reminiscent of Tim Burton'sThe Nightmare Before Christmas. If this alone isn't enough to thrill you, the difficulty level will. This is one of the few games that seems to keep itself near the perfect level--difficult enough to keep you interested, easy enough to keep you from getting frustrated.

The perspective perfectly complements the gameplay and animation style: the 3-D follow-cam allows you, in most places, to look around with ease. And you'll want to take time to see the sights, since the game looks as good as it plays. This game isn't just for the hard-core gamer. It's for everyone. --John Cocking

Pros:

• Cartoon zombies
• Gentle learning curve
• Goofy good looks

Cons:

• Killing zombies can get monotonous
• Addictive

Product Description

A Gothic Tale Straight from the Grave, Challange the Powers of Darkness and untold Magic....

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Medievil is the greatest game EVER!, December 24, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: MediEvil (Video Game)

This game is incredible. It is so much fun to play and has wonderful graphics and a great story line. Of all the RPG's I have purchased, I have yet to find one which I like and enjoy as much as Medievil. I reccomend this game to anyone who enjoys RPG's. I enjoyed this game so much that I was actually sad when I finally beat the game. The mixture of fighting and puzzle solving is one aspect that makes this game so much fun. There are many hidden clues and "secret" areas to uncover, so that when you replay the game you always find something that you had not found the first time you played it. I hope there is going to be a sequel because it certainly deserves one. This is the greatest game I have ever played and I wish I could find another like it.

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best ever, December 8, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: MediEvil (Video Game)

My girlfriend bought MediEvil for me for Christmas 1998, almost a year ago, and I'm still thanking her for it! This game is great, and the only drawback to it is that you will, eventually, finish it. There MUST be a sequel, or I may give up playing video games!

The graphics are very nice, not necessarily the best ever but way above average. They are fluid and well done, though the camera angle can sometimes be looking at Dan from the side instead of from behind him. Mastering the L2 and R2 buttons will alleviate this problem.

The landscape variety is astounding, the different boards are unusual and interesting, yet linked together in a great way. If you look closely at the "sky line" in the background of some boards, you can see buildings that you later enter on other boards - a nice touch. The variations in settings and environment is one of the best parts of the game. When you are done, you look back at the expanse of the game and wonder how they fit it all in on one CD. The soundtrack is spooky and sound effects well done - at times when you are on exposed parts of the world the wind noise is louder. The game does a great job of blending playability with difficulty. The puzzles needed to advance can be easy to quite hard, and often take a lot of thought and a little luck.

The best parts about this game, in my opinion, are the humor and the storyline. The game is clever and funny in so many parts, which only adds to the typical "slash and chop" zombie killing fun. The storyline is wonderful and deep, you find out more and more about Dan and the supporting cast as you travel through the realm. A great game from start to finish!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This game has everything., January 3, 2002

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Flagg_Blackstone (My Head) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MediEvil (Video Game)

Medievil is probably my favorite game on Playstation I've ever played. Everything about it is good. The plot is very imaginitive and the story is one that you can really get into. I'm one of those people who want a game to make them feel like theyv'e been taken to a completely different place, and this game definitely does this. Sir Dan is a trully pathetic hero risen from the dead to face up to his old enemy the necromancer Zarok. The dialogue is really funny, which just adds a more personal touch to the main characters.

The landscape is beautifully detailed, rich and vibrant. Medievil manages to stay fun and still be creepy at the same time. The graphics are really reminiscent of A Night before Christmas. If this game was ever made into a movie, you can be sure Tim Burton would direct it.

Not too hard, not too easy, Medievil is the perfect game for not just experienced gamer nerds - but for everyone.