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[Humdinger]

Jake gives what sounds like an honest assessment. I was kind of hoping Falcon would do it, because it would've been funnier, but Jake does a good job.

Here are a couple of quotes:

It is rough. It is pretty janky. But it proved to me that the story of Jesus can actually work as a videogame. It's a little dull, the presentation is awkward, and it's short, but it's done in earnest. And I give them a lot of credit for trying.

You really - I mean really - need to set your expectations. This is a $15 Steam game ($13 launch price), it's 5 hours long, and it was made by about 5 people.

 

[CentralScrutinizer]

Nice of them to make a game about me.

 

[bender]

 

[kevboard]

Nice of them to make a game about me.

 

[epicurius-seven]

So this is a game where I get to play as some kind of chosen one? This Jesus dude looks a bit underpowered.

 

[Danjin44]

 

[Codes 208]

I want a game based on this Jesus

Including this exact quality of animation for cdi-style cutscenes

 

[RedC]

 

[j0hnnix]

 

[Topher]

 

[Rocco Schiavone]

Must have for easter.

 

[WX3]

So this is a game where I get to play as some kind of chosen one? This Jesus dude looks a bit underpowered.

Well you don't want Jesus to be OP. After all he is merely a carpenter.

 

[AJUMP23]

Well you don't want Jesus to be OP. After all he is merely a carpenter.

Whole book about how he was more than a carpenter.

 

[kevboard]

Whole book about how he was more than a carpenter.

he was also Chris Angel, doing magic tricks. but I don't know how much value that has in battle tho.

 

[HAYA8U5A]

 

[kevboard]

 

[MagusMajul]

Mohammad simulator next

 

[Humdinger]

Released on Good Friday - surely not a coincidence.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

I'll probably get it some day. Sounds better than studying the bible.

 

[Cakeboxer]

Man i was hoping for South Park Jesus game.

 

[pqueue]

Whole book about how he was more than a carpenter.

So Big Fortnite collab coming up tomorrow?

 

[Mayar]

 

[Gonzito]

I'll probably get it some day. Sounds better than studying the bible.

Actually the new testament is awesome and fun to read. I never get tired of it


As for the game itself, honestly I dont feel comfortable playing Jesus, maybe the developers have good intentions I have no idea but to me it feels wrong although if this helps to preach the gospel and make people interested in Jesus, I am very happy for that.

 

[PlayStaytion]

 

[PlayStaytion]

We want a new movie animation about Jesus just like the newest David movie we saw recently, personally I liked it actually way more than I expect it to be.

 

[Bartski]

How is the combat?

 

[Rentahamster]

How is the combat?

Exactly like like Deus Ex.

 

[Major Insano]

We are all Barrabas

 

[baphomet]

Only if I get to play as the Romans

 

[GymWolf]

 

[GymWolf]

How is the combat?

 

[freemandos]

Literally the second coming of gaming.

 

[CuteFaceJay]

 

[mitch1971]

No spoilers please.

 

[Zathalus]

Played a bit. Some odd mechanics in the game. Respawning takes 3 days.

 

[RAIDEN1]

Is Donald Trump endorsing this game? Apparently some of his party members were making it out that he was the 2nd coming of Christ...but then they abandoned the idea

 

[Superposition]

 

[Geometric-Crusher]

My dream was to play as Justin Martyr, in a game set in 134 AD, by order of Emperor Hadrian, I would take the cult of Serapis in Decapolis and transform it into the cult of a carpenter. At the end of my game, my disciple Irenaeus of Lyons would finish improving the skill and invent a bald character who would continue the story. At the end of this second game, Emperor Theodosius would transform my carpenter into the One Above All.

 

[Sticks]

 

[kevboard]

Released on Good Friday - surely not a coincidence.

why the hell is it called Good Friday btw? that's so weird.
in every other language it has sadness or sorrow or something along those lines in the name.

Good Friday makes it sounds like you're on the side of the Romans

 

[TerribleAtThisGame]

Should've been a Souls-like against Romans but the end boss is a mandatory game over followed by crucifixion. I just want SODOM and GOMORRAH pop up as the dungeon names in rhat dramatic Souls font and sfx.

 

[Humdinger]

why the hell is it called Good Friday btw? that's so weird.
in every other language it has sadness or sorrow or something along those lines in the name.

Good Friday makes it sounds like you're on the side of the Romans

Someone else may be able to provide a better answer because I'm not a Christian, but I always assumed it was a Christian way of saying that what happened was "good," because if it didn't happen, then there could not have been the Resurrection and people would not have been "saved." Evangelicals in particular seem to equate Christ's death on the cross with salvation (substitutionary atonement). It also brings to mind Paul's line about how God can turn all things to good. So it reminds people that although Jesus crucified isn't "good" in itself, God/Jesus turned it to good.

I didn't realize it had sad or sorrowful connotations in other languages. That's interesting. I don't know why the difference. Even in English-speaking countries, though, "Good" here does not equate to "good" emotionally. No one is celebrating. It's a rather somber holiday, not a happy one.

 

[kevboard]

I didn't realize it had sad or sorrowful connotations in other languages. That's interesting.

oh yeah, it's basically always something sad like Karfreitag (Kar = old german for sorrow) or just a variant of holy friday.

I think the Dutch also call it good friday tho...

 

[Rentahamster]

why the hell is it called Good Friday btw? that's so weird.
in every other language it has sadness or sorrow or something along those lines in the name.

Good Friday makes it sounds like you're on the side of the Romans

Someone else may be able to provide a better answer, because I'm not a Christian, but I always assumed it was a Christian way of saying that what happened was "good," because if it didn't happen, then there could not have been the Resurrection and people would not have been "saved." Evangelicals in particular seem to equate Christ's death on the cross with salvation.

That's what most people would assume, even though Jesus' sacrifice in the context of forgiveness shouldn't be necessary with respect to the Old Testament, and despite the fact that God has the power to forgive mankind, with or without Jesus.

I don't really buy that argument, however, since there are differences in terms for the day are mostly split along language barriers and not cultural ones. If the origin of the name was really about the theological "goodness" of the sacrifice, you would expect it to be more common despite language differences. I think the more likely explanation is that the etymology of "good" is derived from "God", so that association stuck somewhere a long time ago and remains today.

 

[kevboard]

That's what most people would assume, even though Jesus' sacrifice in the context of forgiveness shouldn't be necessary with respect to the Old Testament, and despite the fact that God has the power to forgive mankind, with or without Jesus.

I don't really buy that argument, however, since there are differences in terms for the day are mostly split along language barriers and not cultural ones. If the origin of the name was really about the theological "goodness" of the sacrifice, you would expect it to be more common despite language differences. I think the more likely explanation is that the etymology of "good" is derived from "God", so that association stuck somewhere a long time ago and remains today.

weird translation changes is probably the answer yes.

I mean, translations literally changed names just to highlight some characters more.

Jesus and Joshua have the same name in the original bible for example, which was Jehoshua. but translations changed that to separate them.

 

[Humdinger]

why the hell is it called Good Friday btw? that's so weird.

Here's what Google tells me:

"Good Friday is called "good" because it commemorates the day Jesus willingly suffered and died on the cross as the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of humanity, leading to the Resurrection on Easter. While somber, Christians consider it good because this sacrifice brought redemption, forgiveness, and the promise of eternal life, transforming what appeared to be a defeat into a triumph over death."

Theological and Historical Meaning

• Theological Meaning: It is "good" in a theological sense, marking the day mankind was reconciled with God and offered salvation.
• "Holy" or "God's" Friday:In many traditions, "good" historically means "holy" or "sacred," often referred to as "God's Friday" or "Holy Friday" in other languages
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  • Victory Over Sin: The day is recognized for Jesus' victory over sin and death, which is fulfilled on Easter.

Different Traditions

• Germanic/European: Known as Karfreitag (Sorrowful Friday) in German and "Long Friday" (in Danish/Old English) due to the strict fasting observed.
• Church Tradition: It is a solemn day of fasting, prayer, and reflection, often marked by the "Stations of the Cross".

Although a day of suffering, the "good" highlights the love and salvation achieved through the sacrifice.

 

[Memati187]

This is just straight out disrespect. Whoever "crates" stuff like this shall not wonder when they end up in a hot spot.

 

[mhirano]

I want a "Jesus cleansing the temple"
castlevania clone

 

[kevboard]

This is just straight out disrespect. Whoever "crates" stuff like this shall not wonder when they end up in a hot spot.

 

[Humdinger]

Steam CCU is 241 with a peak of 472. It's a hit!

On Metacritic, one review at 70, and 7 user reviews with an average of 8.4.