So, in case you missed it, the people who do the "Left Behind" Christian books that you can buy in the airport (over 63 million sold!) are getting into the game biz with a post-apocalyptic action game that tells the story of the Rapture by way of Grand Theft Auto. I don't care who you are -- or what religion you subscribe to and how tenaciously you do so -- if you're at all into games or pop culture, your eyebrows just went up.
In the video game hierarchy, Bible-themed games have historically fallen somewhere just below movie-based games starring The Rock and somewhere right above Atari 2600 porno. Frankly: they suck, and I predict that this one will be no different. However, with the right marketing behind it, it will probably sell faster than Girl Scout cookies at a fat camp.
Kotaku linked to an article that sheds some light (no pun intended) on the game. It's worth a read.
Being a proponent of free creative expression, I, for one, am totally for this kind of niche gaming -- if it succeeds, it can only lead to other games of its kind. Preferably from other genres and walks of life, but who knows? Maybe the game will be fun, and then who will have the last laugh in heaven?
Check out the trailer here. And try not to laugh when God reaches out with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm...and clicks His mouse.
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