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    '''''MediEvil''''' is a remake of the [[MediEvil|original game]] for the PS4 released on October 25, 2019. It was announced December 8, 2017 at PlayStation Experience 2017.
    '''''MediEvil''''' is a remake of the [[MediEvil|original ''MediEvil'' game]] for the PS4 released on October 25, 2019. It was announced December 8, 2017 at PlayStation Experience 2017.


    MediEvil received mixed reviews from critics, who generally praised the game's presentation, but criticized some aspects of its gameplay.
    ==Differences from ''MediEvil'' (1998)==
    While the game remains largely identical in content to the original ''MediEvil'', several new features have been introduced. This includes the ability to toggle between a primary and secondary weapon, first introduced as a feature in ''[[MediEvil 2]]'',<ref name="tips">{{Cite web|url=http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2019/11/guide_medievil_ps4_-_tips_and_tricks_for_beginners|title=Guide: MediEvil PS4 - Tips and Tricks for Beginners|author=Stephen Tailby|published=November 12, 2019}}</ref> the "Dan Cam", an optional camera viewpoint which uses an over-the-shoulder perspective,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBrWVHq9q68|title=MediEvil - Changing One’s Perspective {{!}} PS4|published=October 10, 2019|site=YouTube}}</ref> and a compendium of information about the game's characters and enemies, known as the Book of Gallowmere.<ref name="tips" /> Optional "Lost Souls" objectives have also been incorporated into the game, which require Sir Dan to complete a mission received from a ghost found in each level;<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/medievil|title=MediEvil Review (PS4)|author=Stephen Tailby|published=October 23, 2019|site=Push Square}}</ref> if all Lost Souls objectives are completed, the player unlocks the option to play the original ''MediEvil'' on the menu screen, under the name of "Old Game".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2019/11/guide_medievil_ps4_-_how_to_unlock_the_original_ps1_game_in_the_remake|title=Guide: MediEvil PS4 - How to Unlock the Original PS1 Game in the Remake|author=Stephen Tailby|published=October 31, 2019|site=Push Square}}</ref>
    ==Gameplay==
    {{Main|MediEvil#Gameplay|l1=Gameplay in ''MediEvil''}}
    ==Characters==
    {{Main|MediEvil#Characters|l1=Characters in ''MediEvil''}}
    ==Plot==
    {{Main|MediEvil#Plot|l1=Plot in ''MediEvil''}}
    ==Development==
    ==Development==
    Sony announced a 4K remaster of ''MediEvil'' for the PS4 during the 2017 PlayStation Experience show, revealing scant details about the project stating "more details soon".
    Sony announced a 4K remaster of ''MediEvil'' for the PS4 during the 2017 PlayStation Experience show, revealing scant details about the project, only stating "more details soon".


    On October 25, 2018 on PlayStation Blogcast, the project was revealed to be a remake developed by Other Ocean Interactive rather than just a remaster, with a trailer due for release on Halloween.
    On October 25, 2018 on PlayStation Blogcast, the project was revealed to be a remake developed by Other Ocean Interactive rather than just a remaster, with a trailer due for release on Halloween.


    ''MediEvil'' is being developed using ''Unreal Engine 4''. The geometry from the original game is used to recreate the levels as faithfully as possible, while adjusting certain elements with technological advances in mind.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Remaking Fan Favorites: How Devs Resurrected Crash, MediEvil, Resident Evil 2, and Spyro for PS4|site= PlayStation.Blog|url=https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018/12/13/remaking-fan-favorites-how-devs-resurrected-crash-medievil-resident-evil-2-and-spyro-for-ps4/}}</ref>
    ''MediEvil'' was developed using ''Unreal Engine 4''. The geometry from the original game was used to recreate the levels as faithfully as possible, while certain elements were adjusted with technological advances in mind.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Remaking Fan Favorites: How Devs Resurrected Crash, MediEvil, Resident Evil 2, and Spyro for PS4|site= PlayStation.Blog|url=https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018/12/13/remaking-fan-favorites-how-devs-resurrected-crash-medievil-resident-evil-2-and-spyro-for-ps4/}}</ref>
    ==Additional content==
    ==Additional content==
    ===Digital Deluxe Edition===
    ===Digital Deluxe Edition===
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    *[[The Art of MediEvil]] digital art book
    *[[The Art of MediEvil]] digital art book
    *[[MediEvil: Fate's Arrow|Digital comic book]]
    *[[MediEvil: Fate's Arrow|Digital comic book]]
    *Original soundtrack
    *[[MediEvil OST (PS4)|Original soundtrack]]
    *Dynamic theme
    *Dynamic theme
    ==Soundtrack==
    {{Main|MediEvil OST (PS4)|l1=''MediEvil Original Soundtrack''}}
    Andrew Barnabas and Paul Arnold, who had previously composed the soundtrack for the previous three games in the series, returned to compose for the ''MediEvil'' remake. The music of the ''MediEvil'' remake was orchestrated by [[Prague Symphony Orchestra]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/medievil-remake-feels-like-dark-souls-says-playstation/|title=MediEvil remake "feels like Dark Souls", says PlayStation|author=Vikki Blake|published=25 August 2019|site=GamesRadar}}</ref> The game's soundtrack consists of remastered versions of music that appeared in ''MediEvil: Resurrection'', orchestral arrangements of tracks from the original ''MediEvil'', and new tracks composed exclusively for the ''MediEvil'' remake.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wshu.org/post/bob-and-barns-fresh-music-medievil-re-release|title=Bob And Barn's Fresh Music For 'MediEvil' Re-Release|author=Kate Remington|published=15 November 2019|site=WSHU}}</ref>


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    The game's soundtrack was released on October 25, 2019 as part of the remake's Digital Deluxe Edition and is currently unavailable through any other means. This release of the soundtrack also includes Symphony Outtakes and Composer Interviews.
     
    ==Release==
    The ''MediEvil'' remake released on October 25, 2019.
    ===Reception===
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    MediEvil - Filling One’s Chalice|Filling One's Chalice.
    MediEvil - Filling One’s Chalice|Filling One's Chalice.
    MediEvil - Launch Trailer PS4|Launch trailer.
    MediEvil - Launch Trailer PS4|Launch trailer.
    MediEvil - Halloween Trailer|Halloween trailer.
    MediEvil - Accolades Trailer|Accolades trailer.
    MediEvil - Accolades Trailer|Accolades trailer.
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    ==References==
    ==References==
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    ==External links==
    *{{Icon|MedPS4}} [https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/medievil-ps4/ ''MediEvil''] on the Official PlayStation website.
    *{{Icon|MedPS4}} [https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/medievil-ps4/newcomers-guide/ A Newcomer's Guide to ''MediEvil''] on the Official PlayStation website.
    *{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{w|MediEvil (2019 video game)|''MediEvil''}} at Wikipedia.
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    Revision as of 03:20, 9 February 2020

    For the remake of MediEvil, see the series and the original game, MediEvil (series), MediEvil, and [[respectively}|respectively]].
    MediEvil (2019)
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    Platform(s) PlayStation 4
    Ratings ESRB: Teen[1]
    PEGI: 7 (Provisional)
    Mode(s) Single-player
    Previous game MediEvil: Resurrection

    MediEvil is a remake of the original MediEvil game for the PS4 released on October 25, 2019. It was announced December 8, 2017 at PlayStation Experience 2017.

    MediEvil received mixed reviews from critics, who generally praised the game's presentation, but criticized some aspects of its gameplay.

    Differences from MediEvil (1998)

    While the game remains largely identical in content to the original MediEvil, several new features have been introduced. This includes the ability to toggle between a primary and secondary weapon, first introduced as a feature in MediEvil 2,[2] the "Dan Cam", an optional camera viewpoint which uses an over-the-shoulder perspective,[3] and a compendium of information about the game's characters and enemies, known as the Book of Gallowmere.[2] Optional "Lost Souls" objectives have also been incorporated into the game, which require Sir Dan to complete a mission received from a ghost found in each level;[4] if all Lost Souls objectives are completed, the player unlocks the option to play the original MediEvil on the menu screen, under the name of "Old Game".[5]

    Gameplay

    Main article: Gameplay in MediEvil

    Characters

    Main article: Characters in MediEvil

    Plot

    Main article: Plot in MediEvil

    Development

    Sony announced a 4K remaster of MediEvil for the PS4 during the 2017 PlayStation Experience show, revealing scant details about the project, only stating "more details soon".

    On October 25, 2018 on PlayStation Blogcast, the project was revealed to be a remake developed by Other Ocean Interactive rather than just a remaster, with a trailer due for release on Halloween.

    MediEvil was developed using Unreal Engine 4. The geometry from the original game was used to recreate the levels as faithfully as possible, while certain elements were adjusted with technological advances in mind.[6]

    Additional content

    Digital Deluxe Edition

    File:MediEvil-Digital-Deluxe-Bonuses.png

    In addition to the game itself, this edition also includes the following:

    Soundtrack

    Main article: MediEvil Original Soundtrack

    Andrew Barnabas and Paul Arnold, who had previously composed the soundtrack for the previous three games in the series, returned to compose for the MediEvil remake. The music of the MediEvil remake was orchestrated by Prague Symphony Orchestra.[7] The game's soundtrack consists of remastered versions of music that appeared in MediEvil: Resurrection, orchestral arrangements of tracks from the original MediEvil, and new tracks composed exclusively for the MediEvil remake.[8]

    The game's soundtrack was released on October 25, 2019 as part of the remake's Digital Deluxe Edition and is currently unavailable through any other means. This release of the soundtrack also includes Symphony Outtakes and Composer Interviews.

    Release

    The MediEvil remake released on October 25, 2019.

    Reception

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    Credits

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    Gallery

    Renders

    • MediEvilPS4-FullCover.jpeg

      Full cover.

    Videos

    Trivia

    • This is the first standalone MediEvil game to be released on a home console other than the PlayStation.
    • Most of the voice clips in the 2017 Teaser Trailer are from MediEvil: Resurrection.

    References

    1. ↑ MediEvil on ESRB.org.
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Stephen Tailby, Guide: MediEvil PS4 - Tips and Tricks for Beginners. Published November 12, 2019.
    3. ↑ MediEvil - Changing One’s Perspective | PS4 on YouTube. Published October 10, 2019.
    4. ↑ Stephen Tailby, MediEvil Review (PS4) on Push Square. Published October 23, 2019.
    5. ↑ Stephen Tailby, Guide: MediEvil PS4 - How to Unlock the Original PS1 Game in the Remake on Push Square. Published October 31, 2019.
    6. ↑ Remaking Fan Favorites: How Devs Resurrected Crash, MediEvil, Resident Evil 2, and Spyro for PS4 on PlayStation.Blog.
    7. ↑ Vikki Blake, MediEvil remake "feels like Dark Souls", says PlayStation on GamesRadar. Published 25 August 2019.
    8. ↑ Kate Remington, Bob And Barn's Fresh Music For 'MediEvil' Re-Release on WSHU. Published 15 November 2019.

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