Ancient enemy
Other (objects, etc.) theme
Deals with the return of some ancient evil or other terrible foe from long "forgotten" past.
115
games
27platforms
Alternate name: Ancient evil
X360 2009-09-08
X360 2007-11-16
LIN 2015-08-13
PS3 2007-04-27
WIN 2009-09-08
WIN 2011-11-11
PS2 2008-10
LIN ? *
WIN 2011-10-19
WIN 2001
LIN 2003-02-16
DOS 1992-09-24
This is not for cases where an active conflict has lasted for eons, but for some long forgotten enemy rearing its ugly head again. Usually a prophecy is involved and poorly remembered legends.
The enemy is likely but not necessarily an evil or dark god or other near immortal entity.
Including things that were supposedly defeated years ago.
The enemy is likely but not necessarily an evil or dark god or other near immortal entity.
Including things that were supposedly defeated years ago.
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The first Ancient enemy video game was released on July 1987.
Nintendo, Zelda s9larus and Eidos Interactive published most of these games.