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|Box title = MediEvil | |Box title = '''''MediEvil''''' | ||
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|caption = メディーバル 甦ったガロメアの勇者 | |caption = メディーバル 甦ったガロメアの勇者 | ||
MediEvil: Yomigaetta Guromia no Yuusha | ''MediEvil: Yomigaetta Guromia no Yuusha | ||
|Row 1 title = Developer: | |Row 1 title = Developer: | ||
|Row 1 info = [[SCE Cambridge Studio]] | |Row 1 info = [[SCE Cambridge Studio]] | ||
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|Row 7 info = Single-player}} | |Row 7 info = Single-player}} | ||
[[File:Memory_Card.png]] '''MediEvil''' is an action-adventure video game and the first game in the MediEvil series. It was developed by SCE Studio Cambridge and published by Sony. It was released on October 9 1998 in Europe, October 30 1998 in North America and on June 17 1999 in Japan for the [[PlayStation]]. Due to it's success, the game was released in 1999 as a platinum title in Europe. It was also released in a bundle with C-12: Final Resistance on May 9 2003. | [[File:Memory_Card.png]] '''''MediEvil''''' is an action-adventure video game and the first game in the ''MediEvil'' series. It was developed by SCE Studio Cambridge and published by Sony. It was released on October 9 1998 in Europe, October 30 1998 in North America and on June 17 1999 in Japan for the [[PlayStation]]. Due to it's success, the game was released in 1999 as a platinum title in Europe. It was also released in a bundle with C-12: Final Resistance on May 9 2003. | ||
The game was followed by [[MediEvil 2]] released in 2000. It was remade in 2005 as [[MediEvil: Resurrection]] for the PSP. The game was made available for download for the PSP and PlayStation 3 via the PlayStation store in 2007. In August 2010, the game was made available for free to European PlayStation Plus subscribers. | The game was followed by ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' released in 2000. It was remade in 2005 as ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' for the PSP. The game was made available for download for the PSP and PlayStation 3 via the PlayStation store in 2007. In August 2010, the game was made available for free to European PlayStation Plus subscribers. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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==Additional content== | ==Additional content== | ||
Inside original copies of the game's PlayStation box was a poster featuring an insight into ''MediEvil's'' sequel, [[MediEvil 2]]. This detailed new characters and levels, set in 19th century London. | Inside original copies of the game's PlayStation box was a poster featuring an insight into ''MediEvil's'' sequel, ''[[MediEvil 2]]''. This detailed new characters and levels, set in 19th century London. | ||
On the reverse of this image are map instructions for the first four levels of the game. These include details of the locations of vials, the chalice, life bottles, [[Runes|rune stones]], gargoyles, rune hands, copper and silver shields, primary weapons and other secrets which may only be accessible after finding certain items or completing certain tasks. | On the reverse of this image are map instructions for the first four levels of the game. These include details of the locations of vials, the chalice, life bottles, [[Runes|rune stones]], gargoyles, rune hands, copper and silver shields, primary weapons and other secrets which may only be accessible after finding certain items or completing certain tasks. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*MediEvil was one of the first games to support a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DualShock DualShock] controller on the PlayStation. | *''MediEvil'' was one of the first games to support a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DualShock DualShock] controller on the PlayStation. | ||
*The game has sold over 800k units world-wide. | *The game has sold over 800k units world-wide. | ||
*On the game's official US website and on promotional game material, it is said that the game takes place in 847, but this is proven to be untrue in the game's sequel, where the year 1386 is revealed to be the true year of the game's events. | *On the game's official US website and on promotional game material, it is said that the game takes place in 847, but this is proven to be untrue in the game's sequel, where the year 1386 is revealed to be the true year of the game's events. | ||
*The game is dedicated to the memory of Mr Apple. | |||
*In the Japanese version of the game, Daniel wears a [[helmet]]. | *In the Japanese version of the game, Daniel wears a [[helmet]]. | ||