Representation of Medieval Realia in PC game: Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Vol.11,No.2(2019)
Abstract
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Key words; Kingdom Come; Deliverance; computer game; middle-ages; simulation; historical aspects
The study describes the Czech computer game Kingdom Come: Deliverance and the scale of its historical depiction of medieval realia. The well-known title is set in the medieval Czech Kingdom in 1403 and the player is presented with a complex world where he has to survive, acquire the game mechanics and complete historically inspired quests within and besides the main storyline. In this study, we will present various historical aspects of the game, such as political background, geographical setting, social depiction of the part of medieval Bohemia, late medieval armour and weapons in comparison with reality. Kingdom Come: Deliverance is sometimes referred to as a medieval simulator or a learning tool, based on its effort to realistically demonstrate history.
Key words; Kingdom Come; Deliverance; computer game; middle-ages; simulation; historical aspects
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