The Icarus Archetype in Gaming
The myth of Icarus has existed for thousands of years, but it still lives on in the games we play today. I made this video to explore how that archetype appears in characters, worlds, and even the way we play. I hope you enjoy! Thumbnail Art + Drawings by: @xi.mi.yuu (Instagram) Music Used in Video (in order): 20 Open World Ambient Game Tracks Music Pack - AlkaKrab Shaman Village - Elden Ring OST The Song of Destiny - Stellar Blade OST Golden - Celeste OST Those Children By the Planet - FF7 OST The Scared and the Profane - Cyberpunk 2077 OST A Moments Peace - Dark Souls OST St. Trina - Elden Ring OST Firelink Shrine - Dark Souls OST Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon - Elden Ring OST Dream Refuge - Bloodborne OST Character Creation - Elden Ring OST Halflight, Spear of the Church - Dark Souls 3 OST Windmill - Gris OST Kat's Theme - Devil May Cry OST 0:00 Intro 2:10 Chapter 1: Characters 13:16 Chapter 2: World 22:14 Chapter 3: Player
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