Science fantasy
Fiction genre concept
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Elements of science fiction and fantasy genres appear in same setting more or less seamlessly, blurring the lines between the two genres.
Notable people involved: John Carmack, Chris Metzen, Glenn Stafford, John Romero and Derek Duke
Alternate names: Science versus Fantasy, Technology versus Magic
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An obvious example would be where robots and demons/faeries/etc. exist together, but it's pretty much enough you have someone fighting demons or other supernatural beings with modern-ish weapons (though these are possible better described as contemporary fantasy or paranormal).
Science fiction is very loose defining trait for this.
As a popularly known example: Star Wars is Science Fantasy when The Force is involved.
Science fiction is very loose defining trait for this.
As a popularly known example: Star Wars is Science Fantasy when The Force is involved.
See also: mixed technology, luddites
Related: weird science
Possible overlap: contemporary fantasy, paranormal
Not to be confused with techno-fantasy.
Related: weird science
Possible overlap: contemporary fantasy, paranormal
Not to be confused with techno-fantasy.
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Science fantasy games by year
The first Science fantasy video game was released in 1983.
LucasArts and Activision published most of these games.