This is why it's ironic that EA mocked the idea of Religious games, and used it as PR for the game. - Edit 1
Before modification by Zalis at 01/03/2010 09:05:17 PM
Like, the main character has his dead wife's crucifix. He can shoot out cross-shaped blasts with it. If he upgrades it (with "souls," which he gets from fighting enemies...), it can shoot out multiple blasts of light.
At various points you meet people (historical figures, and others) whom you can "Save" or "condemn," and then get the relevant upgrade point bonus (there are two tech trees, one for light and one for dark). Like, I believe Pontius Pilate is one of the first ones you meet.
One of the collectibles are "Judas Coins"
It's more just that it's surreal to see elements of a religion I grew up with in video game form.
At various points you meet people (historical figures, and others) whom you can "Save" or "condemn," and then get the relevant upgrade point bonus (there are two tech trees, one for light and one for dark). Like, I believe Pontius Pilate is one of the first ones you meet.
One of the collectibles are "Judas Coins"
It's more just that it's surreal to see elements of a religion I grew up with in video game form.
We had those iffy black-cartridged NES games back in the day, but more recent Left Behind games to make fun of. Regardless, most of the stuff you've listed from DI sound like something that would earn mass ridicule if found elsewhere.
I'm a Christian (read: not Catholic) who reads the Bible, is active in church, etc, and also happens to play games. The nudity (and lack of 360) will keep me away from this game, but it doesn't sound like I'm missing much in the first place. (then again, I'm a closet PC gaming snob) I just can't help but smirk at the idea of Judas Coins and the crucifix blaster.