New 'Religiously correct' game!

[Pieter Enis]

I was utterly shocked when I first read about it and decided that I should check back here to see if you guys knew about it already.
Seems you didn't. So here you go, have fun and don't forget to look for your asses once they've fallen off.
Their site (http://www.leftbehindgames.com/)
On a side note, I think this shouldn't be allowed to get published at all. Think we should or can do something about it?
After all, they did rant on and on about Doom, GTA and other games like that (excluding the ones that do show intestines/blood flying about).
Other than that they also claimed it was a 'good' game because you weren't able to shoot policemen ... as if they're better than normal people.

Lousy hypocrits

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We have taken great care to make certain that consequences for poor gamer behavior will adequately reflect the gamers actions. Accordingly, unnecessary killing will result in lower Spirit points.

You have GOT to be kidding me.

By the way, shouldn't this be in the politics forum? At least, the other religion-based threads have.

[Nomad]

I'll bet that none of the developers are actually Christian. They just saw the market for it and are going to profit from it. I just love Capitalism.

[rustyslacker]

It's a free country and this game will probably be released to great reviews, even if it really really sucks.

I like how they try to defend the violence in the game because the player is not doing the actual killing, but instead is ordering subordinates to carry out the killing. People don't realize that DooM is THE holiest game ever created. Because the player is saving all mankind from the forces of hell. How do you get more sacred than that?

[Raptor Jesus]

We anticipate our titles will be classified as both action, strategy and adventure genres, and will likely receive either an "E" rating (appropriate for ages 6 and up) or a "T" rating (appropriate for ages 13 and up).
Ha. E in a game with killing in it? I'd like to see that.
People don't realize that DooM is THE holiest game ever created
I've been saying that time and time again. I even used that in a debate in my english class about video game violence being bad. "How does killing demons that would otherwise destroy humanity cause bad behavior?" That shut them up pretty quickly :D

[Aliotroph?]

Heh, they forget that Sandy Peterson is a Mormon. :D

As for you guys saying this shouldn't be permitted to be published, you need to shut up. That's not how free speech works. These guys have done nothing except capitalize on the hopes and fears of lots of people (and a book series that does the same). It's their right to be stupid. If I found out the game was really fun I'd play it anyway. Most religious games are too preachy and no fun though.

[Danimetal]

How do you get more sacred than that?
A game about carrying out all sacraments?. Start on level 1 with baptism and progress from there ;).

[Falci]

As long as I can kill things, I can bear playing it. :)

[Pieter Enis]

The reason I don't want it to get published is because they've been bashing Doom, GTA and the like claiming "killing is bad!!!1!1!11!1!1!1"
If they'd first apologise for bashing those games, THEN I'd have no problem with it.
Again, lousy hypocrits

[rustyslacker]

Shut up, Pieter. It's God's will.

[Raptor Jesus]

Yes, It's my will to get this game published. Hmm... I wonder how long it will take for mods to be released for it. I could see lots of people modding this game XD

[Pieter Enis]

If I dont believe in God, then he doesnt exist for me, therefor he can't touch me, thus I can ignore His will!
HAH! Now what'll you say?
*janks game out of producers' hands*

[jetflock]

my highschool principal was also a priest. he had what they now call "priest sickness". this is a fairly new term because its been so taboo to study the clergy (or atleast any "holy man" that cuts his sexual side off for "God"). it really means he has sex with young boys.
just thought i would put this here. yay for religion. come sit on my lap and repent, billy. mmmmmmm........i'll let you play my new christian video game....

[rustyslacker]

Does Billy need to use the joystick to play such a game?

[jetflock]

i see you played this game before. :)

[+Acyclitor+]

lol!

i've heard this game is causing a little controversy inside the church.

[Pieter Enis]

Yay!
If they'd be against it's release, I'd actually start believing there IS justice out there. It's just a bit hard to find :p

[Raptor Jesus]

If I dont believe in God, then he doesnt exist for me, therefor he can't touch me, thus I can ignore His will!
HAH! Now what'll you say?
*janks game out of producers' hands*
*Touches* O: God just touched you! BEHOLD!!! *light shines in through a conveniently placed window onto him*

[Pieter Enis]

*Touches* O: God just touched you! BEHOLD!!! *light shines in through a conveniently placed window onto him*

That was a damn bird who busted my shoulder
And goddamn, who opened the curtains?!
*closes them*

[Giftmacher]

What the friggin' heck?! I just read (it was on wikipedia so correct me if I'm wrong) that rock musicians were generally depicted as satanic in this thrown together peice of garabage they call a game.

I myself play the guitar and am a big fan of Metallica, and this is just plain mean. Why does religion seem to have problems with everything except for itself? *burn*

[Pieter Enis]

That would be called 'stereotyping'
Induced by none other than: Fear.
Unknowing of the true rock-musicians, they fear them. Rockers do tend to live a masochistic life, which makes them seem tougher.
So the blame is on both. Rockers for having that macho image, 'those people' (lets not unify them with religious leaders, for it has been stated they might be against this hypocritical game, earning my respect) for not beeing able to see through the rockers' mask.
Also, since most rock nowadays is quite non-existent (at least I haven't heard any groups worth mentioning), people tend to call the "Metal-scene" the "Rock-scene".
Apart from those really knowing a damn thing or two, three even four about Rock 'n Metal.

But I don't think Rockers will care. It's what they want us to see them like, plus, most people 'll like them more because they are 'bad' and not 'good' which seems to attract more people.

[FATAL]

So the blame is on both. Rockers for having that macho image, 'those people' (lets not unify them with religious leaders, for it has been stated they might be against this hypocritical game, earning my respect) for not beeing able to see through the rockers' mask.
As far as I'm concerned, the religious leaders are the worst, being the most conservative and close minded people imaginable.

[Pieter Enis]

I'm thinking they have an image to uphold. Doing the 'Christian thing' and such.
At least, I know the Bible doesn't like gay people that much ... I think ... where's Mystic with his Biblical knowledge when you need him?
Didn't Al read the Bible too?
Or Nomad?
Then again, with my Paranoia kicking in, the 'leaders' might just be puppets.
I mean, that's what I would do, run the show while another gets the blow. Doesn't sound half bad :p

[Nomad]

I'm thinking they have an image to uphold. Doing the 'Christian thing' and such.
At least, I know the Bible doesn't like gay people that much ... I think ... where's Mystic with his Biblical knowledge when you need him?
Didn't Al read the Bible too?
Or Nomad?
Then again, with my Paranoia kicking in, the 'leaders' might just be puppets.
I mean, that's what I would do, run the show while another gets the blow. Doesn't sound half bad :p

You're right, the bible is incredibly anti-homosexual. And greatly misogynist. But, of course, most people pick and choose, so the anti-homosexual bits are apparantly OK, but the anti-woman stuff should be ignored.

[Raptor Jesus]

I think rock being called evil is over with. There are many religious rock bands out there. Most of it you can't even tell that it's religious.

[rustyslacker]

Most of it you can't even tell that it's religious.
No. Some of it you can't tell, but a lot of it, you can.

I myself play the guitar and am a big fan of Metallica, and this is just plain mean. Why does religion seem to have problems with everything except for itself?
I play the guitar also, and I'm a big fan of black and death metal. I also like to kill cats to bathe in their blood, and I paint pentagrams on my naked body while howling at the moon--

Wait what?

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In all seriousness, this game is a buffet of stereotypes. Is it really that surprising?

[Giftmacher]

I play the guitar also, and I'm a big fan of black and death metal. I also like to kill cats to bathe in their blood, and I paint pentagrams on my naked body while howling at the moon--

Wait what?

Um... ok... but I don't know about that cat thing...

In all seriousness, this game is a buffet of stereotypes. Is it really that surprising?

Nope, I'm just ticked off that religion has the nerve to do what it does. I listen to Metallica, Disturbed (actually the singer's Jewish so they aren't that objectionable), Children of Bodom, Lamb of god, and I most certainly am not evil.

I also agree with your opinion on the game. It's a poor attempt at cashing in on the christian game industry (which thankfully, barely exists). Although I have to say that I was impressed that it had guns. I'll give it that.

[Pieter Enis]

I AM evil, the only thing stopping me is the law and lack of time :p
Even more so serious, rock isn't as slick as it used to be, sadly.
Hard Rock is even harder to come by, the good kind that is.
I love you Nomad ... but you too ace, don't worry
But, as we had already discussed in another thread, and I don't quote:
"Religious people tend to push their beliefs onto others, forcing the latter into things they don't want to do or have happening to them"
The only thing I'd LOVE to see, is the Pope and his cardinals saying "No! 't Iz a baaad gaaame. Begone!"
Or something like that *laugh*

[rustyslacker]

Update: This game received a 1/2 star rating (of a possible five stars) from "Computer Games" magazine.

Even if you're not on board with the theology, it may sound like goofy fun. But don't be deceived. This is an utterly crappy game. The production values are 10-years-ago, bottom-of-the-barrel, you-have-got-to-be-kidding-me shoddy. From graphics to interface to AI to voice work, "Left Behind" is truly abysmal.

*rofl*

[Pieter Enis]

pwnt!
I love karma \(^-^)/

[KuriKai]

Nope, I'm just ticked off that religion has the nerve to do what it does. I listen to Metallica, Disturbed (actually the singer's Jewish so they aren't that objectionable), Children of Bodom, Lamb of god, and I most certainly am not evil.

And I am the queen of France.

[Pieter Enis]

France doesn't even have a queen >_<

[Falci]

A shame it's an abysmal game.

You know... the only thing I say about my religion to other is: Whe the apocalypse comes, keep an eye for the commander of God's armies! I know you'll recognize me pressing God's Ion Cannon activation button like there's no tomorrow. And there won't be! :D

[Nomad]

I would never allow myself to trust such a wrathful god. War is such a petty thing. I have no clue how he could condone such a thing.

[rustyslacker]

This coming from a god who is all-loving and all-forgiving?

I don't buy it.

[Giftmacher]

Update: This game received a 1/2 star rating (of a possible five stars) from "Computer Games" magazine.



*rofl*
Score one for Metallica!

And I am the queen of France.

What are you implying?

This coming from a god who is all-loving and all-forgiving?

I don't buy it.

Yep.

Me neither.

He probably won't forgive me for saying he sucked a time two... but if I don't believe in him it doesn't matter :D

France doesn't even have a queen >_<


As Flynn Taggart put it best in the Doom book series novel #2, "Reality drags".

[Anakite]

If I dont believe in God, then he doesnt exist for me, therefor he can't touch me, thus I can ignore His will!
HAH! Now what'll you say?
*janks game out of producers' hands*

Hey, you can ignore anything you want, no matter what...

The first thing I thought was, "This has to be a joke." You use the powers of PRAYER and WORSHIP, and they are more powerful than ANY weapon... wow... this sounds so fun! Hey, let's replace all the weapons in games like Doom, or even Brothers in Arms (!) with prayer stances and worship songs! "You shoot at me, Nazis!? Behold as I... turn the other cheek, and pray for you!"

Actually... come to think of it... Black and White did that, and it was rather well executed... of course, God forbid you take the role of God in a game, so that seems like it'd be rather useless to you...

[Pieter Enis]

Ignore?
That's assuming He/She/It materialistically exists in this universe. If from another universe, I'd love to chat a bit.

[Raptor Jesus]

Har. I'll still warez this game anyway :D Assuming it makes it to release

[[compactSprue]]

Who the hell thought of this?

[Pieter Enis]

If we knew, he'd probably already be dead

[rustyslacker]

Har. I'll still warez this game anyway Assuming it makes it to release
*ahem*

It's out already

[[compactSprue]]

You know, if LeftBehind was so Christian, they'd give the game away absolutely free.

[FATAL]

Oh no! Everyone knows that Jesus was a die hard capitalist. All that bread and wine stuff was just trickery to get people buy more products.

[Raptor Jesus]

That's what I'm doing exactly! I'm going to find the game and distribute it to people all around the world!

And within 2 minutes, I've found it!

I'll download it this weekend when I go to my friends house.

[liamythesh3]

btw, anyone pay close attention to this one? "you need to shut up. That's not how free speech works." lol. Love the Irony there. Far as I see it, all of these protestant, (mostly Pentacostal) groups that love to bash homosexuals and rock musicians, etc. Are basically what Christ would have reffered to as the "false prophets" who would be at "woe" for "scattering (his)sheep". A bunch of modern-day Pharisees who would rather follow the laws of the old testament (Which by the way, Christ seemed to break as many as he could, working on the sabbath, communing with lepers, hanging out with sinners etc.) All in all, we see that today's "Christians" (as the vocal majority that refers to themself as such for nothing more than the prestige of the title) Are nothing but a bunch of stinking fellow mankind hating, self serving biggots who will use any scripture they can to justify themselves at the price of other's integreties, and would most likely find themselve's on that exact "Christ's bad side" for using him against in the same way that Satan used scripture against Christ in the desert. (point simplified, if Satan could use Scriptures against God back then, then why not today?, oh, and I don't know exactly where to find it to post it, but I once read one of the most killer articles that took basically every bible based point ever used for gay-bashing, turned it back on the users and was the most researched and kickass thing I have ever read... several pages of solid, court-proof rebuttal that Cochrin couldn't argue with, except by initiating a shouting match just to keep the opposite side from speaking, lol.

[Pieter Enis]

True that, forgot I thought of that one day :p