I Am Jesus Christ
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| I Am Jesus Christ | |
|---|---|
| Developer | SimulaM |
| Publisher | PlayWay |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Platform | Windows |
| Release | 2 April 2026 |
| Genre | Simulation |
| Mode | Single-player |
I Am Jesus Christ is an open-world simulation video game developed by SimulaM and published by PlayWay. The game is based on several biblical passages found in the New Testament. It was announced on 7 December 2019, on Steam, and a demo was featured at the IGN Fan Fest on February 18, 2023. The game was released for Windows on 2 April 2026.[1][2][3][4]
I Am Jesus Christ is played from a first-person perspective. The player takes on the role of Jesus of Nazareth, exploring an open world where they can perform over 30 different miracles, baptize followers, and fight against Satan's armies.[5][6][7]
Visually, only Jesus's hands and the user interface are shown on screen. The interface includes an energy bar (representing the Holy Spirit) that depletes as the player performs miracles, requiring them to pray to replenish it. The game also features various special abilities and interactive quests based on biblical events.[8][9][10]
Development and release
The game was developed by SimulaM, a five-person team[11] based in Poland.[12] SimulaM CEO Maksym Vysochanskiy stated that he originally planned to create a computer-animated film about Jesus before transitioning into developing a video game.[13][14][15] It uses artificial intelligence in its voice acting.[11]
A prologue demo of the game was released in December 2022.[16][17]
References
- ↑ Tenbarge, Kat (7 December 2019). "A New Testament-themed video game will put players in the shoes of Jesus Christ himself, and it just released a trailer". Business Insider. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- ↑ "Anuncian simulador que te permite convertirte en Jesucristo y la polémica empieza a generarse en las redes sociales" [A simulator that lets you become Jesus Christ has been announced, and controversy is beginning to brew on social media.]. RPP (in Spanish). 7 December 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- ↑ "Anuncian 'I am Jesus Christ', un videojuego en el que eres Jesucristo y haces milagros" ['I Am Jesus Christ': The video game that lets you play as Jesus Christ is now available]. La República (in Spanish). 7 December 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- ↑ "Spiritual simulation experience I Am Jesus Christ Debuts Next Week". Games Press. 27 March 2026. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
- ↑ Escandell, Daniel (7 December 2019). "I Am Jesus Christ es un juego que quiere ponerte en la piel de Jesús" ["I Am Jesus Christ" is a game that puts you in the shoes of Jesus]. Vandal (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 19 November 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- ↑ Muñoz, José David (7 December 2019). "I Am Jesus Christ, juega como Jesucristo y vence al pecado" [I Am Jesus Christ: Play as Jesus Christ and defeat sin.]. Hobby Consolas (in Spanish). Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- ↑ Gómez, Mario (7 December 2019). "Conoce I Am Jesus Christ, un "simulador realista" del hijo de Dios" [Meet "I Am Jesus Christ," a "realistic simulator" of the Son of God]. 3D Juegos (in Spanish). Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- ↑ Arros, Fernanda (7 December 2019). "I Am Jesus Christ, el videojuego que te invita a tomar el lugar de Jesucristo" [I Am Jesus Christ, the video game that invites you to step into the shoes of Jesus Christ]. La Tercera (in Spanish). Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- ↑ Smith, Andrew (6 December 2019). "Watch a Trailer for I Am Jesus Christ, a Game Where You Play Through Jesus' Life". IGN. Archived from the original on 19 November 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- ↑ Mann, Keith (7 December 2019). ""I Am Jesus Christ" Game Let's Players Reenact the Life of Jesus Christ". Heavy. Archived from the original on 19 November 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- 1 2 "There are 2 different Jesus sim games launching within a week of each other". PC Gamer. 26 March 2026. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
- ↑ Reich, Aaron (20 February 2023). "New video game lets you explore Israel as Jesus, die, fight Satan". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- ↑ Lupetti, Matteo (10 August 2022). "I Played the World's First Jesus Christ Simulator and I Have Questions". Vice. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
- ↑ Park, Gene (25 December 2019). "Using the Lord's name in-game: 'I Am Jesus Christ' aspires to be an 'art masterpiece'". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
- ↑ MacInnis, Adam (19 April 2023). "'I Am Jesus Christ' Invites Gamers to Play God". Christianity Today. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
- ↑ Barnewall, Chris (15 November 2022). "There Is Now A Video Game Where You Can Play As Jesus Christ". Uproxx. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
- ↑ Romano, Nick (15 November 2022). "Finally, a video game that lets you play as Jesus Christ". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2 April 2026.