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'''''MediEvil''''' is a series of [[Wikipedia:hack and slash|hack and slash]] [[Wikipedia:action-adventure|action-adventure]] [[Wikipedia:video games|video games]] exclusive to [[Wikipedia:PlayStation|PlayStation]] consoles. The first three games of the series, ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'', ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' and '''', were developed by the now-defunct [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]] (formerly [[Millennium Interactive]]). The latest entry, the [[MediEvil (2019)|2019 ''MediEvil'' remake]], was developed by [[Other Ocean Interactive]]. ''MediEvil'' is the [[Wikipedia:intellectual property|intellectual property]] of the series publisher, [[Wikipedia:Sony Interactive Entertainment|Sony Interactive Entertainment]]. The eponymous first game, produced by [[Chris Sorrell]] and designed by [[Jason Wilson]], released on October 9, 1998. | '''''MediEvil''''' is a series of [[Wikipedia:hack and slash|hack and slash]] [[Wikipedia:action-adventure|action-adventure]] [[Wikipedia:video games|video games]] exclusive to [[Wikipedia:PlayStation|PlayStation]] consoles. The first three games of the series, ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'', ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' and ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'', were developed by the now-defunct [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]] (formerly [[Millennium Interactive]]). The latest entry, the [[MediEvil (2019)|2019 ''MediEvil'' remake]], was developed by [[Other Ocean Interactive]]. ''MediEvil'' is the [[Wikipedia:intellectual property|intellectual property]] of the series publisher, [[Wikipedia:Sony Interactive Entertainment|Sony Interactive Entertainment]]. The eponymous first game, produced by [[Chris Sorrell]] and designed by [[Jason Wilson]], released on October 9, 1998. | ||
''MediEvil'' is centred around the adventures of the undead knight [[Sir Daniel Fortesque]] from the fictional kingdom of [[Gallowmere]]. The games are visually and thematically inspired by [[Wikipedia:German Expressionism|German Expressionism]], [[Wikipedia:Gothic horror|Gothic horror]], [[Wikipedia:English folklore|English folklore]], as well as late 20th century [[Wikipedia:horror films|horror films]] such as ''[[Wikipedia:The Evil Dead|The Evil Dead]]'' — the name ''MediEvil'', a portmanteau of the words "medieval" and "evil", was the original title of the [[Wikipedia:Army of Darkness|third ''Evil Dead'' film]]. | ''MediEvil'' is centred around the adventures of the undead knight [[Sir Daniel Fortesque]] from the fictional kingdom of [[Gallowmere]]. The games are visually and thematically inspired by [[Wikipedia:German Expressionism|German Expressionism]], [[Wikipedia:Gothic horror|Gothic horror]], [[Wikipedia:English folklore|English folklore]], as well as late 20th century [[Wikipedia:horror films|horror films]] such as ''[[Wikipedia:The Evil Dead|The Evil Dead]]'' — the name ''MediEvil'', a portmanteau of the words "medieval" and "evil", was the original title of the [[Wikipedia:Army of Darkness|third ''Evil Dead'' film]]. | ||
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'''''[[MediEvil 2]]''''' was initially released in Europe on April 21, 2000, for the PlayStation. 500 years after his last resurrection, Sir Dan finds himself in the world of the living once again, this time in [[London|Victorian London]]. | '''''[[MediEvil 2]]''''' was initially released in Europe on April 21, 2000, for the PlayStation. 500 years after his last resurrection, Sir Dan finds himself in the world of the living once again, this time in [[London|Victorian London]]. | ||
===Remakes=== | ===Remakes=== | ||
'''''''''' was first released in Europe on September 1, 2005, for the [[Wikipedia:PlayStation Portable|PlayStation Portable]]. It is a retelling of the first ''MediEvil'', featuring new characters and locations while removing some that were present in the original game. | '''''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]''''' was first released in Europe on September 1, 2005, for the [[Wikipedia:PlayStation Portable|PlayStation Portable]]. It is a retelling of the first ''MediEvil'', featuring new characters and locations while removing some that were present in the original game. | ||
'''''[[MediEvil (2019)|MediEvil]]''''' was released worldwide on October 25, 2019, for the [[Wikipedia:PlayStation 4|PlayStation 4]]. Unlike ''MediEvil: Resurrection'', it is a faithful remake of the first game in the series. | '''''[[MediEvil (2019)|MediEvil]]''''' was released worldwide on October 25, 2019, for the [[Wikipedia:PlayStation 4|PlayStation 4]]. Unlike ''MediEvil: Resurrection'', it is a faithful remake of the first game in the series. | ||
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In January 2011, students of the Professional Masters in Games Development course at [[Wikipedia:Abertay University|Abertay University]] (formerly the University of Abertay Dundee) were tasked by Sony to develop four [[Wikipedia:PS Mini|PS Mini]] game prototypes based on the ''MediEvil'' IP using Sony's proprietary [[Wikipedia:PhyreEngine|PhyreEngine]]. The projects were finished by May of the same year. None of the projects are available for public consumption. | In January 2011, students of the Professional Masters in Games Development course at [[Wikipedia:Abertay University|Abertay University]] (formerly the University of Abertay Dundee) were tasked by Sony to develop four [[Wikipedia:PS Mini|PS Mini]] game prototypes based on the ''MediEvil'' IP using Sony's proprietary [[Wikipedia:PhyreEngine|PhyreEngine]]. The projects were finished by May of the same year. None of the projects are available for public consumption. | ||
'''''''''' was a [[Wikipedia:destruction derby|destruction derby]] style game which featured six racers battling within an arena using charging and melee attacks. | '''''[[MediEvil: Boneyard]]''''' was a [[Wikipedia:destruction derby|destruction derby]] style game which featured six racers battling within an arena using charging and melee attacks. | ||
'''''''''' was a [[Wikipedia:tower defence|tower defence]] game where Sir Dan had to protect [[Gallows Town]] from [[zombies]]. Unlike the other prototypes, this project was chosen for further development as a [[Wikipedia:PlayStation Move|PlayStation Move]] title. This version was later showcased at [[Wikipedia:Dare ProtoPlay|Dare ProtoPlay]] in August 2011, a games festival for showing off student games developed as part of the [[Wikipedia:Dare to Be Digital|Dare to Be Digital]] competition. Despite this, Sony chose not to pursue further development of the game. | '''''[[MediEvil: Defence o' the Damned]]''''' was a [[Wikipedia:tower defence|tower defence]] game where Sir Dan had to protect [[Gallows Town]] from [[zombies]]. Unlike the other prototypes, this project was chosen for further development as a [[Wikipedia:PlayStation Move|PlayStation Move]] title. This version was later showcased at [[Wikipedia:Dare ProtoPlay|Dare ProtoPlay]] in August 2011, a games festival for showing off student games developed as part of the [[Wikipedia:Dare to Be Digital|Dare to Be Digital]] competition. Despite this, Sony chose not to pursue further development of the game. | ||
'''''''''' was a [[Wikipedia:collectible card game|collectible card game]], featuring over 90 unique cards, a deck builder, a campaign and a card merchant. | '''''[[MediEvil: Grave Cards]]''''' was a [[Wikipedia:collectible card game|collectible card game]], featuring over 90 unique cards, a deck builder, a campaign and a card merchant. | ||
'''''''''' was a [[Wikipedia:horde mode|horde mode]] hack and slash game. The game's story was about Sir Dan making up stories of heroism to show off in front of the other [[heroes]] in the [[Hall of Heroes]]. The gameplay consisted of a linear set of enemy waves, each wave getting progressively harder by spawning in more enemies for longer periods of time. In addition, the final prototype contained 5 different enemy types, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. | '''''[[MediEvil: Legends]]''''' was a [[Wikipedia:horde mode|horde mode]] hack and slash game. The game's story was about Sir Dan making up stories of heroism to show off in front of the other [[heroes]] in the [[Hall of Heroes]]. The gameplay consisted of a linear set of enemy waves, each wave getting progressively harder by spawning in more enemies for longer periods of time. In addition, the final prototype contained 5 different enemy types, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. | ||
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===Comic=== | ===Comic=== | ||
'''''''''', also known as ''MediEvil: The Game Prequel'' and ''MediEvil: Fate's Arrow'' is a comic that serves as both a prequel and a sequel to the ''MediEvil'' games. It is based on a 2003 concept pitch for ''MediEvil 3'' by Chris Sorrell. The digital version of the comic was released on October 25, 2019, as part of the [[MediEvil Digital Deluxe Edition|Digital Deluxe Edition]] of the ''MediEvil'' remake, while a physical hardback version was published by [[Wikipedia:Titan Comics|Titan Comics]] on December 3, 2019. | '''''[[MediEvil: The Game Prequel|MediEvil]]''''', also known as ''MediEvil: The Game Prequel'' and ''MediEvil: Fate's Arrow'' is a comic that serves as both a prequel and a sequel to the ''MediEvil'' games. It is based on a 2003 concept pitch for ''MediEvil 3'' by Chris Sorrell. The digital version of the comic was released on October 25, 2019, as part of the [[MediEvil Digital Deluxe Edition|Digital Deluxe Edition]] of the ''MediEvil'' remake, while a physical hardback version was published by [[Wikipedia:Titan Comics|Titan Comics]] on December 3, 2019. | ||
===Television series=== | ===Television series=== | ||
According to ''MediEvil'' developers [[Dominic Cahalin]] and Jason Wilson, a French company was interested in creating a television show based on the ''MediEvil'' universe while ''MediEvil: Resurrection'' was in development. However, the show was not produced in the end. | According to ''MediEvil'' developers [[Dominic Cahalin]] and Jason Wilson, a French company was interested in creating a television show based on the ''MediEvil'' universe while ''MediEvil: Resurrection'' was in development. However, the show was not produced in the end. | ||
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