Why Are Video Games So Fond of Opera?
Why Are Video Games So Fond of Opera?
Why Are Video Games So Fond of Opera?
Angelica Frey
January, 21, 2025
Summary
Opera in video games has evolved from background references to central, interactive experiences that enhance storytelling and emotional depth. Games like Hitman: Blood Money and Assassin’s Creed III integrate staged operas into gameplay, merging high art with action mechanics. Parasite Eve and Final Fantasy VI go further, creating original operatic scenes to deepen narrative immersion and emotional resonance. These moments blend visuals, music, and player input to create unique aesthetic experiences. Scholars argue that such integrations challenge cultural hierarchies and reflect a sincere commitment by developers to meaningful, multi-sensory storytelling within gaming’s interactive medium.
Reference
Frey, A. (2025, January 21). Why are video games so fond of opera? JSTOR Daily. https://daily.jstor.org/why-are-video-games-so-fond-of-opera/