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The History of the Gothic Video Game
The History of the Gothic Video Game
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Step into a world of darkness with this comprehensive book that explores the history of gothic video games, featuring popular franchises like Castlevania and "Soulsborne" titles. With over a hundred screenshots and trivia, it's a must-read for fans of all things macabre.
Format: Hardback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2024
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Step into a world of darkness! Towering castles, magical spells, and demonic creatures await you in this captivating gothic video game genre. Spanning generations, from 8-bit computers to the most powerful 4K PCs and consoles, these games have delivered dark thrills filled with atmosphere and peril.
Gathered in this book are some of the most prominent and enduring games to be developed under a veil of gothic presentation, from their gloomy settings to spine-chilling audio design. Follow the histories of some of gaming's most popular franchises, such as the decade-spanning Castlevania series and FromSoftware's "Soulsborne" titles (Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Elden Ring).
Packed with over a hundred screenshots that encompass all generations of gaming, from home console to handheld and PC gaming, and featuring trivia and recommendations across a variety of genres such as strategy games, hack-and-slashers, and first-person shooters, "The History of the Gothic Video Game" is an essential book for fans of all things macabre.
The shadows await... so grab your controller, turn down the lights, and prepare to immerse yourself in this captivating world of darkness!
Dimension: 297 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399069687
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