Shadow of the Colossus (2018)(2018)
This game is suggested for ages 13+ and may contain mild thematic content. Biblical themes explored include Genesis 3 - Fall from grace and forbidden knowledge (player's actions cause corruption), 1 Samuel 15:22-23 - Obedience versus sacrifice (Wander follows commands despite moral cost), Job narrative - Innocent suffering and divine testing (protagonist suffers for unknown purpose), Leviticus 16 - Scapegoat ritual (Dormin as vessel for collective sin/corruption). We recommend parents review content before watching with younger children.
Scene-by-Scene References
The protagonist sacrifices his own safety to defeat the colossi, paralleling the biblical idea of laying down one's life for friends.
The protagonist's journey to sacrifice the colossi mirrors Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac, emphasizing themes of faith and obedience.
The protagonist's acts of defeating the colossi can be seen as a living sacrifice, aligning with Paul's call to present our bodies as living sacrifices.
The necessity of blood for redemption in the game reflects the biblical principle that without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness.
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- Type
- Game
- Year
- 2018
- Connection
- Thematic
- Rating
- PG-13