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/

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