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Christian Videogame Alternatives Explored
Thanks to the TNL forum regulars for pointing to a CBN article discussing the most suitable videogames for Christians (Google cache). The article discusses the "extreme violence, gratuitous sex, and satanic imagery found in many children's video games", and focuses instead on Christian-orientated games such as Ominous Horizons, where "the player takes on the role of a 15th-century Christian who fights demons, but without any blood or gore. The forces of evil - instead of dying - fall to their knees and pray." This N-Lightning-developed game has the player working as a medieval Paladin to return the Gutenberg Bible, which has been stolen by forces of evil, and the developer explains: "..you have a sword of the Spirit.. [that] shoots a burst of light which vaporizes any demonic opponents and the end result is that you know Christ is victorious."
...have a "god mode" cheat.
Isn't that enough advocacy for them?
That game they had at the Flanders' house, where you got to throw bibles at heathens to turn them into respectable suit wearing white men, was a CLASSIC!
Wait, christians auctally use computers AND want to play games on them? What next?
My email addy? should be easy enough.
Man, if I were a Christian, I'd feel really bad if I lost one of these games. Would God, among others, look down upon me if I lost?
Child: "Shoot, I lost..."
Mother: "That's too bad sweetheart, were you lacking in faith again?"
Child: "No mom! I didn't mean to lose..."
Mother: "Don't play the game unless you can win."
Child: "But..."
Mother: "When you fail in the game, you fail Jesus."
Not to mention, wouldn't some of these games be contradictory to the "Jesus, God, and faith can't loose" attitude that Christianity has?
Until Slashdot fixes the funny modifier, use insightful or interesting. The poster knows your intentions.
- Thou shall not act like a camper
- Thou shall not be a sniper
- Thou shall not kill members of your own group
- Thou shall not kill the hostages
That Jesus Christ guy is getting some terrible lag... it took him 3 days to respawn! -NJ CoolBreeze
Will I be able to go about and conqour pagan civilizations with my metal weapons and trained horses??
Can I Personally slay the dark skins because they dont believe in my one god!?!??
Will I refute all other world religions because I HAVE THE ANSWER??
YES! I've been waiting for an opportunity like this!!
If you're interested in facts I'll tell you what they are and I'll give you sources - Chomsky on The Big Idea
Score -1: flamebait
Is a small company I founded. We're current working on these titles:
Zoraster: the return of Zarathrustra! Fight heathens, greeks, and Muslims in this action-packed adventure. 32 levels of puzzle solving fun. Don't let them call you the Jesus of Persia anymore!
Quest for National Autonomy: Suicide Bombing as last resort. Kabloom you go in this multi-cultural tale of political infighting and intrigue. Recruit men, women, and children to fight the holy fight. (virgin cut scene only available in Europe)
Children's Crusade: 11-14 year olds run off to the middle east to fight the good fight. Game impossible to win.
Culture War: bring Christ back to America. Micromanage conservative pundits and media outlets to push abstinace, cover-up pedophilia, push pro-corporate views, and support the war on drugs. There is also no way to win this game.
Greek Gods: getting it on! (adult title only) Turn into an ox and pick up chicks. Think Leisure Suit Larry, but with lightning bolts!
Lemmings IX: Janists strike back! Control a Janist who must shoo all lemmings trying to jump over a cliff into safety. Must not step on any bugs using holy broom. Fun for the whole family!
Caste Attack: Brahmins vs. Shudras. Play a Brahmin, a chosen superior man and punish the Shudras untouchables when they get uppity. Whips, chains, and bonus level where police don't bother investigating a shudra murder.
Man, Rockstar has nothing on us.