Christian-themed Tribulation Knights anointed for PCs

As the gaming population grows, Christian-themed games are gaining traction in the industry. One of the more controversial titles from 2006 was Left Behind: Eternal Forces. The religious real-time strategy game drew fire from various religious groups, both Christian and non-Christian, who claimed that it promoted violence and intolerance.

Atomic Design Laboratory, a developer based near St. Louis, Missouri, isn't letting the bad press Left Behind received thwart its plans to make its own Christian game. The company has announced Tribulation Knights, a stealth-based third-person PC game.

Tribulation Knights is set shortly after The Rapture and stars an agent of the titular organization. Created by the church, the Tribulation Knights are tasked with helping Christians steer clear of persecution and incarceration from a "worldwide cult organization."

Violence is practically nonexistent in the game, claims the developer. The only weapon gamers will have in their quest is a slingshot, which is used to take out alarms and security cameras.

The game's Web site says Tribulation Knights will have the "largest environments ever seen in the Christian gaming world," as well as "electronic Bible text references," free-form gameplay, and flying vehicles.

Atomic Design Laboratory has not yet announced a release date for Tribulation Knights.