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Norse mythology in Role Playing Games
Wafae N.
10. 03. 2011
Plan
Introduction
1. Closer and further from the myth
2. An immersive journey
Conclusion
Debate
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IntroductionIntroduction
1. Closer and further from the myth
2. An immersive journey
Conclusion
Debate
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Introduction
1. Closer and further from the myth
2. An immersive journey
Conclusion
Debate
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GamesDeveloper Year Platform
20081991
2007
1999
Norse gods
• Asgard (VP)• Midgard (FF7, VP)• Vanaheim• Jotunheim• Nibelheim (FF7)• Helheim (TH)
Gods (Aesir/Vanir)HumansElvesDwarfsGiantsDead
AESIR
VANIR GIANTS
Ragnarok: the end of the world
Introduction
1. Closer and further from the myth
2. An immersive journey
Conclusion
Debate
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Einherjar quest
Introduction
1. Closer and further from the myth
2. An immersive journey
Conclusion
Debate
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Introduction
1. Closer and further from the myth
2. An immersive journey
Conclusion
Debate
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Futuristic world
Introduction
1. Closer and further from the myth
2. An immersive journey
Conclusion
Debate
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Battle for kingdoms
Introduction
1. Closer and further from the myth
2. An immersive journey
Conclusion
Debate
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Legendary heroes
Magical Elements control
Fate versus suspense
What attracts the player
Introduction
1. Closer and further from the myth
2. An immersive journey
Conclusion
Debate
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Valkyrie Profile series
Over 2 million copies
Odin Sphere
Over 330 000 copies
Too Human trilogy
Over 705,000 copies
References
About Norse mythology:• http://www.norsemyth.org• http://mythologica.fr/nordique/
About Too Human:• http://blogs.dailyrecord.co.uk/gaming/2008/07/too-human-aesir-video.html • http://features.teambox.com/xbox/2222/The-Gods-of-Too-Human/Freya/p1/
About Heimdall:• http://www.mobygames.com/game/heimdall• http://www.lemonamiga.com/games/details.php?id=1197• http://www.yousaytoo.com/heimdall/812467
About Odin Sphere:• http://odinsphere.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_allusions#Mythology
About Valkyrie Profile:• My own gaming experience.• A conclusion article: http://graphmag.wordpress.com/2011/01/15/valkyrie-profile-sales/
My friends from the FF12 forum
Thank you for
listening!
If you could choose between the games I presented, which one would
you play?
Let’s talk!
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