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    ==Release==
    ==Release==
    The ''MediEvil'' remake released on October 25, 2019. On October 6, 2020, the game was added to the PlayStation Now service.<ref name="psnow"/>
    The ''MediEvil'' remake released on October 25, 2019. On October 6, 2020, the game was added to the PlayStation Now service.<ref name="psnow"/>
    ===Pre-order bonuses===
    ===Additional content===
    ====Avatars====
    ====''Digital Deluxe Edition'' content====
    [[File:MediEvil2019-DigitalDeluxe-Bonuses.png|thumb|250px|right|Deluxe Edition contents.]]
    In addition to the game itself, this edition also includes the following:
    *[[Super Armour]] in-game armour set
    *[[The Art of MediEvil]] digital art book
    *[[MediEvil: The Game Prequel|Digital comic book]]
    *[[MediEvil Original Soundtrack|Original soundtrack]]
    *[[MediEvil Dynamic Theme|Dynamic theme]]
    ====PlayStation Network avatars====
    [[File:MediEvil2019-PreorderAvatars.jpg|thumb|right|Pre-order avatars.|250px]]
    [[File:MediEvil2019-PreorderAvatars.jpg|thumb|right|Pre-order avatars.|250px]]
    Players could unlock an exclusive set of 10 PlayStation Network avatars by pre-ordering the game. Featured in the avatars are:
    Players could unlock an exclusive set of 10 PlayStation Network avatars by pre-ordering the game. Featured in the avatars are:
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    ====Steelbook====
    ====Steelbook====
    Certain European retailers, such as GAME in the UK<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.game.co.uk/en/medievil-with-collectors-steelbook-2612556|site=GAME|title=MediEvil|retrieved=April 28, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Icon|Facebook}} {{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10158979905703128|quote=Pre-order to receive 10 Medieval{{sic}} PlayStation Avatars and a Steelbook 👇|title=GAME.co.uk|site=Facebook|published=August 17, 2019|retrieved=May 1, 2024}}</ref> and Amazon in Germany,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07V1P9VWB|site=Amazon.de|title=MediEvil incl. Steelbook|retrieved=April 28, 2024}}</ref> included a steelbook as an early pre-order bonus for the game.
    The steelbook was exclusive to retailers in Europe and was distributed in various ways:
     
    *In the UK, the steelbook was offered as an early pre-order bonus at GAME.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.game.co.uk/en/medievil-with-collectors-steelbook-2612556|site=GAME|title=MediEvil|retrieved=April 28, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Icon|Facebook}} {{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10158979905703128|quote=Pre-order to receive 10 Medieval{{sic}} PlayStation Avatars and a Steelbook 👇|title=GAME.co.uk|site=Facebook|published=August 17, 2019|retrieved=May 1, 2024}}</ref>
    ===''MediEvil Digital Deluxe Edition''===
    *In Germany, the steelbook could be bought in a bundle with the game on Amazon.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07V1P9VWB|site=Amazon.de|title=MediEvil incl. Steelbook|retrieved=April 28, 2024}}</ref> and World of Games.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wog.ch/index.cfm/details/product/82297-MediEvil-Steelbook-Edition|site=World of Games|retrieved=May 1, 2024|title=MediEvil - Steelbook Edition}}</ref>
    [[File:MediEvil2019-DigitalDeluxe-Bonuses.png|thumb|250px|right|Deluxe Edition content.]]
    *In France, the steelbook could be bought separately exclusively via Amazon.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.fr/Steelbook-Medievil-pour-PS4-Exclusivit%C3%A9/dp/B07YXFTR73/|site=Amazon.fr|title=Steelbook Medievil pour PS4 - Exclusivité Amazon|published=October 25, 2019|retrieved=May 1, 2024}}</ref>
    In addition to the game itself, this edition also includes the following:
    *In Spain, the steelbook was given away through various competitions and events.{{TwitterRef|PlayStationES|1179799521653661697|October 3, 2019|quote=¡Sorteamos 3 STEELBOOKS EXCLUSIVOS de #MedievilPS4!😎 Para ganar:<br>1- Encuentra a Sir Daniel por nuestro Stand.<br>2- Llévale algo que pueda usar de escudo.<br>3- Hazte una foto con él y tu escudo improvisado y súbela con #PlayStationMadridGamesWeek. ¡El 7/10 anunciamos los 3 ganadores!}}
    *[[Super Armour]] in-game armour set
    *[[The Art of MediEvil]] digital art book
    *[[MediEvil: The Game Prequel|Digital comic book]]
    *[[MediEvil Original Soundtrack|Original soundtrack]]
    *[[MediEvil Dynamic Theme|Dynamic theme]]
     
    ===Reception===
    ===Reception===
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    Revision as of 20:16, 1 May 2024

    This article is about the remake of MediEvil. For the series in general, see MediEvil. For the original game, see MediEvil (1998).
    MediEvil
    MediEvil2019-EU-Packshot.png
    European cover art.
    AKA Overbite (Working Title)
    Developer(s) Other Ocean Interactive
    Publishers Sony Interactive Entertainment
    Game engine Unreal Engine 4[1]
    Platform(s) PlayStation 4, PlayStation Now
    Release date(s)
    October 25, 2019

    PlayStation 4:
    WW October 25, 2019
    PlayStation Now:
    WW October 6, 2020[2]

    Ratings
    PEGI: 12[3]

    ACB: M[4]
    CERO: C[5]
    ESRB: Teen[6]
    GRAC: 18[7]
    USK: 12[8]

    Mode(s) Single-player
    Serials CUSA-11227 (America)
    CUSA-12982 (Europe)
    CUSA-15952 (Japan)
    Previous game MediEvil: Resurrection
    September 1, 2005
    Wikipedia
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    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,[9] the "Dan Cam", an optional camera viewpoint which uses an over-the-shoulder perspective,[10] and a compendium of information about the game's characters and enemies, known as the Book of Gallowmere.[9] 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;[11] 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".[12]

    Gameplay

    Main article: Gameplay in MediEvil

    Synopsis

    Setting

    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.[1]

    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.[13] 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.[14]

    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.

    Promotion

    Release

    The MediEvil remake released on October 25, 2019. On October 6, 2020, the game was added to the PlayStation Now service.[2]

    Additional content

    Digital Deluxe Edition content

    Deluxe Edition contents.

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

    PlayStation Network avatars

    Pre-order avatars.

    Players could unlock an exclusive set of 10 PlayStation Network avatars by pre-ordering the game. Featured in the avatars are:

    Steelbook

    The steelbook was exclusive to retailers in Europe and was distributed in various ways:

    • In the UK, the steelbook was offered as an early pre-order bonus at GAME.[15][16]
    • In Germany, the steelbook could be bought in a bundle with the game on Amazon.[17] and World of Games.[18]
    • In France, the steelbook could be bought separately exclusively via Amazon.[19]
    • In Spain, the steelbook was given away through various competitions and events.[20]

    Reception

    Sales

    Sales numbers for the remake were not officially released. However, in December 2023, a data leak from Insomniac Games was published online.[21] Part of this leak were sales data for first party Sony titles, including the MediEvil remake.

    January 2020 total sales data

    By January 2020, the remake sold through a total of 504,438 copies in all territories where it was available. This included both physical and digital copies:[22]

    Sell in
    Region Disc Retail Digital Total
    SIEA 152,194 56,372 208,566
    SIEE 377,264 96,169 473,433
    SIEJA - 1,372 1,372
    Total 529,458 153,913 683,371
    Sell through
    Region Disc Retail Digital Total
    SIEA 99,788 56,372 156,160
    SIEE 250,737 96,169 346,906
    SIEJA - 1,372 1,372
    Total 350,525 153,913 504,438

    June 2023 digital sales data

    By June 2023, the remake made a lifetime revenue of 8,470,401 USD from digital sales across all territories, making it the 68th most profitable digitally-released first party game by that point. In terms of downloads, the remake had been downloaded a total of 378,396 times, meaning 224,483 additional copies had been bought since January 2020. This made the MediEvil remake the 91st most downloaded digitally-released first party game at the time.[23]

    Revenue LTD
    Rank SIEA SIEE SIEJA Total
    68 $3,487,804 $4,991,815 $70,782 $8,470,401
    Downloads LTD
    Rank SIEA SIEE SIEJA Total
    91 147,814 227,070 3,512 378,396
    Average Sale Price LTD
    SIEA SIEE SIEJA Total
    $23.60 $21.63 $20.15 $22.39

    Credits

    Other Ocean Emeryville

    Design Director Glen McKnight
    Designers Alex Gold
    Bill Schmidt
    John Treviranus
    Cinematic Designer Peter Rippon
    Addition Design Jason Laske
    Lead Engineer Ian Sherman
    Engineers Ando De Castro (Secret 6)
    Burt Sloane (Monkey Business)
    Chris Larkin
    Jay Olivar (Secret 6)
    Raf Formes (Secret 6)
    Son Nguyen
    Art Director Nick Bruty
    Senior Animator Justin Rosenthal-Kambic
    Animator Emily Chen
    VFX Artist Gavin Wood
    Audio Director Bob Baffy
    Senior Art Manager Norm Badillo
    Associate Art Manager Kelsey Coffman
    Executive Producer Jeff Nachbaur
    Associate Producer Bobby Hopper
    Studio Head Mike Mika
    Business Development Director Tom Russo
    Director of Finance Jodi McLellan
    Chief Executive Officer Andrew Ayre

    Gallery

    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. 1.0 1.1 Remaking Fan Favorites: How Devs Resurrected Crash, MediEvil, Resident Evil 2, and Spyro for PS4 on PlayStation.Blog. Published December 13, 2018.
    2. 2.0 2.1 Michel, Adam, Days Gone, MediEvil, Friday the 13th headline PS Now’s October lineup on PlayStation.Blog. Published October 6, 2020.
    3. MediEvil (2019) on Pegi Public Site.
    4. MEDIEVIL on Australian Classification. Published August 5, 2019.
    5. 『メディーバル 甦ったガロメアの勇者』 ストーリートレーラー on YouTube.
    6. MediEvil on ESRB.org.
    7. MediEvil (메디이블) on 게임물관리위원회. Published July 31, 2019.
    8. MediEvil on Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle. Published July 26, 2019.
    9. 9.0 9.1 Tailby, Stephen, Guide: MediEvil PS4 - Tips and Tricks for Beginners on Push Square. Published November 12, 2019.
    10. MediEvil - Changing One’s Perspective | PS4 on YouTube. Published October 10, 2019.
    11. Tailby, Stephen, MediEvil Review (PS4) on Push Square. Published October 23, 2019.
    12. Tailby, Stephen, Guide: MediEvil PS4 - How to Unlock the Original PS1 Game in the Remake on Push Square. Published October 31, 2019.
    13. Vikki Blake, MediEvil remake "feels like Dark Souls", says PlayStation on GamesRadar. Published August 25, 2019.
    14. Kate Remington, Bob And Barn's Fresh Music For 'MediEvil' Re-Release on WSHU. Published November 15, 2019.
    15. MediEvil on GAME. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
    16. Facebook "Pre-order to receive 10 Medieval[sic] PlayStation Avatars and a Steelbook 👇"GAME.co.uk on Facebook. Published August 17, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
    17. MediEvil incl. Steelbook on Amazon.de. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
    18. MediEvil - Steelbook Edition on World of Games. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
    19. Steelbook Medievil pour PS4 - Exclusivité Amazon on Amazon.fr. Published October 25, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
    20. Twitter "¡Sorteamos 3 STEELBOOKS EXCLUSIVOS de #MedievilPS4!😎 Para ganar:
      1- Encuentra a Sir Daniel por nuestro Stand.
      2- Llévale algo que pueda usar de escudo.
      3- Hazte una foto con él y tu escudo improvisado y súbela con #PlayStationMadridGamesWeek. ¡El 7/10 anunciamos los 3 ganadores!"
      @PlayStationES on X (formerly Twitter) (archived version at Internet Archive Wayback Machine). Published October 3, 2019.
    21. Kan, Michael, Ouch: Hackers Leak 1.6TB of Data Stolen From Sony's Insomniac Games on PCMag. Published December 19, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
    22. MegaXZero, SIE Retail Disc, Bundle, and Digital Sales in regions upto Jan 2020 on Install Base. Published December 19, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
    23. Red Kong XIX, Revenue and Downloads for every Sony first-party game ever released on the PSN (580+ titles, as of June 2023) on ResetEra. Published April 26, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.

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