Game entry
MediEvil
1998 · Action-adventure, Platformer, Beat 'em up, Horror, Puzzle · PlayStation, PSP, PlayStation 3 · Sony Computer Entertainment
MediEvil is ranked no. 995 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,573 and 52% of duels won.
World rank
no. 995
ELO score
1,573
Wins
52%
Duels played
122
About MediEvil
MediEvil is an action-adventure game developed by SCE Cambridge Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. Originally released in 1998 for the PlayStation, the game follows Sir Daniel Fortesque, a skeletal knight accidentally resurrected to battle the sorcerer Zarok and save the kingdom of Gallowmere.
The game takes place across a variety of levels, many of which require certain objectives to be performed to progress. Sir Daniel Fortesque can use a variety of weapons, consisting of close range weapons such as swords and clubs to long range weapons such as crossbows. Many of these weapons can be charged for a powerful attack and some weapons, such as the club, can be used to access areas that are otherwise inaccessible. When not possessing any items, Dan is able to rip his own arm off and use it for both melee and ranged attacks. Dan can equip a shield alongside weapons to defend against attacks; though they can only take several hits of damage before breaking. Throughout the game, Dan can visit gargoyle heads of two varieties; green ones offer Dan information while blue ones allow Dan to buy services or ammunition by using the treasures he finds.
Dan's health is determined by a single health bar, which reduces when Dan is hit. It will deplete completely if Dan drowns or falls from a great height. If Dan completely runs out of health, the game will end. Dan can extend his maximum health by collecting Life Bottles, which will automatically refill his health bar if it drops to zero. Also hidden throughout the game are Life Vials and Life Fountains that can replenish Dan's health and fill up any empty Life Bottles Dan has. In each level, there is a hidden Chalice of Souls, which can be collected if the player fills it with enough souls from defeated enemies (some Chalices are awarded via other means). If the player clears a level with a Chalice in hand, Dan is warped to the Hall of Heroes, where he can speak to a legendary hero who will give him rewards, such as weapons. If the player finishes the game with all the Chalices, the game's true ending is revealed.
ELO progression
Score moved from 1,500 to 1,573 ELO points over the last 123 days.
Head-to-head
Direct record on the most played match-ups.
- against Mirror's Edge 50% 2 duels played · 124 points behind
- against Metal Gear Solid 0% 2 duels played · 378 points behind
- against Disney's 102 Dalmatians: Puppies to the Rescue 100% One duel played · 129 points ahead
- against Deus Ex 0% One duel played · 286 points behind
- against Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee 0% One duel played · 22 points behind
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