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 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.
+==Gameplay==
+During the game, the player must go through several places, from a [[The Graveyard|graveyard]] full of zombies, to a [[The Ghost Ship|flying ghost ship]] full of undead pirates, to a levitating board in an [[The Enchanted Earth|enchanted forest]] surrounded by flying demonettes. There are also several collectible items found in the levels which have to be collected in order to proceed to further areas or levels. There are several [[books]] placed upon stands all over areas in the game which may offer advice to Sir Dan, while <span style="font-style: normal; ">some others contain humorous jokes</span> or generally the history of the area. Some of them are placed in hidden places, but they are mostly found along the path that Sir Dan takes. They can be read if struck with a close range weapon.
+===[[:Category:Weapons and shields (MediEvil)|Weapons]]===
+Dan starts the game with just his [[Arm|detachable arm]], which can be used as both a melee weapon and a projectile, but is incredibly weak. Soon, however he obtains a [[Small Sword|small sword]]. The majority of weapons Dan encounters are received from the [[Hall of Heroes]] by collecting [[Chalices]] in each level, and range from swords, [[Axe|axes]] and [[Hammer|hammers]] to projectile weapons such as [[Crossbow|crossbows]] and [[Spear|spears]]. There are other weapons that Dan encounters through the course of the game, such as a [[club]] that can be used as a [[Torch|torch]], but breaks after too much use; a [[Dragon Armour]] that lets Dan breathe fire and protects him from flame attacks; and [[Chicken Drumstick]]s that can turn enemies into [[Roast Chicken]] for health recovery. Dan is also able to find a variety of shields to protect himself, ranging from [[Copper Shield|copper]] to [[Gold Shield|gold]] in strength.
+===[[Chalice of Souls]]===
+Throughout the levels Sir Dan is presented with an opportunity to collect that particular level's chalice, by filling it up with the souls of his enemies. This mystical item enables him to visit the Hall of Heroes after the conclusion of the level. Dan can only collect the chalice in each level when he has dispatched enough "defeated adversaries" to reach 100%. Chalices are hidden well and are not always at the end of a level, so Dan must back-track to the beginning to find it. In the "Hall of Heroes", he can converse with past heroes, "await spiritual guidance" and receive useful items or weapons to help him in his quest. Collecting all the chalices allows the player to see the true ending.
+===[[:Category:Enemies|Enemies]]===
+Alongside certain weapons, there are also many colourful and varying enemies, though particularly [[zombies]] in the opening levels, which Dan must defeat. Later on through the epic journey through Gallowmere, Dan will encounter a number of other monsters and creatures, most of which are modelled after gothic demons associated with the time period. [[Imps|Sticky-fingered Imps]], [[Scarecrows|demonic Scarecrows]], and Zarok's boiler guards are but a few of the ghastly and varied monstrosities that inhabit the levels.<br />Very simple weapons will require much use in order to finish off a single enemy. Some enemies can only be attacked either at certain times or using specific weapons, such as the Scarecrows. Many weapons, such as swords and [[Throwing Daggers|throwing daggers]], can be charged up to produce a more powerful attack to finish beasts off more quickly.
 ==Plot==
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 *[[King Peregrin]] - The past King of Gallowmere. He appointed Sir Dan a knight and banished Zarok from the land. He aids Dan in his quest by telling him how to defeat the Shadow Demons.
 *Heroes - [[Canny Tim]], [[Stanyer Iron Hewer]], [[Bloodmonath Skull Cleaver]], [[Woden the Mighty]], [[Karl Sturnguard]], [[Dirk Steadfast]], [[RavenHooves the Archer]], [[Imanzi Shongama]] and [[Megwynne Stormbinder]], all aid Dan in his quest by giving him their weapons and other useful items.
-==Gameplay==
-During the game, the player must go through several places, from a [[The Graveyard|graveyard]] full of zombies, to a [[The Ghost Ship|flying ghost ship]] full of undead pirates, to a levitating board in an [[The Enchanted Earth|enchanted forest]] surrounded by flying demonettes. There are also several collectible items found in the levels which have to be collected in order to proceed to further areas or levels. There are several [[books]] placed upon stands all over areas in the game which may offer advice to Sir Dan, while <span style="font-style: normal; ">some others contain humorous jokes</span> or generally the history of the area. Some of them are placed in hidden places, but they are mostly found along the path that Sir Dan takes. They can be read if struck with a close range weapon.
-===[[:Category:Weapons and shields (MediEvil)|Weapons]]===
-Dan starts the game with just his [[Arm|detachable arm]], which can be used as both a melee weapon and a projectile, but is incredibly weak. Soon, however he obtains a [[Small Sword|small sword]]. The majority of weapons Dan encounters are received from the [[Hall of Heroes]] by collecting [[Chalices]] in each level, and range from swords, [[Axe|axes]] and [[Hammer|hammers]] to projectile weapons such as [[Crossbow|crossbows]] and [[Spear|spears]]. There are other weapons that Dan encounters through the course of the game, such as a [[club]] that can be used as a [[Torch|torch]], but breaks after too much use; a [[Dragon Armour]] that lets Dan breathe fire and protects him from flame attacks; and [[Chicken Drumstick]]s that can turn enemies into [[Roast Chicken]] for health recovery. Dan is also able to find a variety of shields to protect himself, ranging from [[Copper Shield|copper]] to [[Gold Shield|gold]] in strength.
-===[[Chalice of Souls]]===
-Throughout the levels Sir Dan is presented with an opportunity to collect that particular level's chalice, by filling it up with the souls of his enemies. This mystical item enables him to visit the Hall of Heroes after the conclusion of the level. Dan can only collect the chalice in each level when he has dispatched enough "defeated adversaries" to reach 100%. Chalices are hidden well and are not always at the end of a level, so Dan must back-track to the beginning to find it. In the "Hall of Heroes", he can converse with past heroes, "await spiritual guidance" and receive useful items or weapons to help him in his quest. Collecting all the chalices allows the player to see the true ending.
-===[[:Category:Enemies|Enemies]]===
-Alongside certain weapons, there are also many colourful and varying enemies, though particularly [[zombies]] in the opening levels, which Dan must defeat. Later on through the epic journey through Gallowmere, Dan will encounter a number of other monsters and creatures, most of which are modelled after gothic demons associated with the time period. [[Imps|Sticky-fingered Imps]], [[Scarecrows|demonic Scarecrows]], and Zarok's boiler guards are but a few of the ghastly and varied monstrosities that inhabit the levels.<br />Very simple weapons will require much use in order to finish off a single enemy. Some enemies can only be attacked either at certain times or using specific weapons, such as the Scarecrows. Many weapons, such as swords and [[Throwing Daggers|throwing daggers]], can be charged up to produce a more powerful attack to finish beasts off more quickly.
 ==Cover art and CDs==