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A bitter and twisted sorcerer, Zarok had long been plotting against King Peregrin, and had assembled an army of zombies to attack Gallowmere. Sir Dan was fatally wounded in the first few seconds of the battle, having been shot in the eye by an arrow. And though Zarok's undead sodiers were completely destroyed, Zarok himself mysteriously disappeared.
A bitter and twisted sorcerer, Zarok had long been plotting against King Peregrin, and had assembled an army of zombies to attack Gallowmere. Sir Dan was fatally wounded in the first few seconds of the battle, having been shot in the eye by an arrow. And though Zarok's undead sodiers were completely destroyed, Zarok himself mysteriously disappeared.


Embarrassed by Sir Dan's poor show, but realising his subjects needed a hero, King Peregrin declared by Sir Dan's poor show, but realising his subjects needed a hero, King Peregrin declared that Sir Dan had died in mortal combat with Zarok, seconds after killing the villainous wizard. A tomb was erected to Dan, his name etched into the Roll of Honour in the Royal Hall of Heroes.
Embarrassed by Sir Dan's poor show, but realising his subjects needed a hero, King Peregrin declared that Sir Dan had died in mortal combat with Zarok, seconds after killing the villainous wizard. A tomb was erected to Dan, his name etched into the [[Roll of Honour]] in the [[Royal Hall of Heroes]].


But now, 100 years later, Zarok has returned – and now he wants revenge! Using the satanic power of necromancy, Zarok has enslaved the people of Gallowmere and resurrected the dead turning them all into his obedient zombie slaves.
But now, 100 years later, Zarok has returned – and now he wants revenge! Using the satanic power of necromancy, Zarok has enslaved the people of Gallowmere and resurrected the dead turning them all into his obedient zombie slaves.


Only one soul ramins free from his control – that of Sir Dan Fortesque. Now, Dan must make amends for his failures in life, and unshackle Gallowmere from Zarok's grasp.
Only one soul remains free from his control – that of Sir Dan Fortesque. Now, Dan must make amends for his failures in life, and unshackle Gallowmere from Zarok's grasp.


{{Quote|He's gonna need all the help he can get if he's to succeed...}}
{{Quote|He's gonna need all the help he can get if he's to succeed...}}
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Over 40 hours of spooky, kooky gameplay crammed into 22 thrilling free-roaming locations
Over 40 hours of spooky, kooky gameplay crammed into 22 thrilling free-roaming locations


Featuring the voices of Paul Darrow (Avon from BBC's 'Blake's 7') and Helen Leaderer ('Naked Video', 'Absolutely Fabulous')
Featuring the voices of [[Paul Darrow]] (Avon from BBC's 'Blake's 7') and Helen Leaderer{{sic}} ('Naked Video', 'Absolutely Fabulous')


Created exclusively for PlayStation® by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe's new Cambridge studios
Created exclusively for PlayStation® by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe's new Cambridge studios
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Explore vast environments: entire villages, a sprawling ants' nest and Zarok's deadly, trap alden fortress
Explore vast environments: entire villages, a sprawling ants' nest and Zarok's deadly, trap alden fortress


Huge armoury of weapons, ranging from deadly broadswords, axes and crossbows to a greasy chicken drumstick! Each weapon can be gradually worn down, making gameplay even more strategic
Huge armoury of weapons, ranging from deadly broadswords, [[axe]]s and [[crossbow]]s to a greasy [[chicken drumstick]]! Each weapon can be gradually worn down, making gameplay even more strategic


Unique targeting system – let the fireflies guide you as enemies attack from all sides!
Unique targeting system – let the fireflies guide you as enemies attack from all sides!


More than 50 enemy characters - disembodied hands, headless zombies, ghouls, dragons and serpents all intent on stopping Sir Dan in his holy crusade against Darkness
More than 50 enemy characters - [[Severed Hands|disembodied hands]], [[headless zombies]], [[ghouls]], [[Mean Old Dragon|dragon]]s and [[Serpent of Gallowmere|serpents]] all intent on stopping Sir Dan in his holy crusade against Darkness


MEDIEVIL's intelligent camera system allows perspectives to shift dramatically, lending a cinematic feel to the game
MEDIEVIL's intelligent camera system allows perspectives to shift dramatically, lending a cinematic feel to the game
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Witness heart-stopping full motion video sequences rendered on cutting-edge silicon-graphics workstations
Witness heart-stopping full motion video sequences rendered on cutting-edge silicon-graphics workstations
*Available: Summer '98
*Available: Summer '98
*Developer: SCEE
*Developer: SCEE