History of the use of the term Cyberpunk World in Games
Currently, games Cyberpunk 2077 become one of the games that are highly anticipated by game lovers. The reason is, this game made by CD Projekt Red offers the sensation of playing a game that is quite different from games in general. This game also features a famous character, namely Keanu Reeves.
Cyberpunk 2077 itself is predicted to be a game with the best cyberpunk theme or even the best of the whole game itself. But it turns out that many think that Cyberpunk itself is a game name. Though Cyberpunk itself is a video game genre that has existed since 1983 ago.
The History of the Use of Cyberpunk in the Game World
The use of the term cyberpunk was first used in 1983 by writer Bruce Bethke in a short story of the same name (Cyberpunk). Where the term cyberpunk itself is a combination of cybernetics and punk.
Cybernetics is a term that describes the automatic control of both machines and living things punk is a culture, lifestyle, and genre of music that is synonymous with violence and freedom.
Indeed, the premise and concept of cyberbunk has long been used by writers, artists, and philosopher the 80s. However, this term was only used officially in 1983. One of the details about the world of cyberbunk before the term cyberpunk was used was the film Blade Runner which was released in 1982 ago.
The hallmark of the cyberpunk theme itself is the existence of a life where technology is developing rapidly and affecting human life on a massive scale.
In addition to technology, the cyberpunk theme also focuses on culture, lifestyle, and its own icon. This is what makes the cyberpunk theme a different game genre from games in general. For now, games that have their own Cyberpunk genre include Deus Ex, Watch Dogs, System Shock, and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon.
Another Punk Term Used In The Game
For those of you who don’t know, cyberpunk itself is a term used to give a futuristic impression in a game or other things. However, cyberpunk itself is not the only term that exists, it turns out that there are other themes related to the term punk.
The term punk in other sub-genres is no less interesting. Some of the ‘punk’ sub-genres that are known to exist in video games include steampunk, whalepunk, biopunk, and dieselpunk.
Steampunk
The term Steampunk is derived from the term cyberpunk, where culture can still be found in this sub-genre. In this theme, you can build the world through technology during the industrial revolution.
You will be transported back to the 1800s era where it is often called the steam engine, and will find things like hot air balloons, steam trains, 1800s era weapons. Examples of games with a steampunk theme are Bioshock Infinite, Steamworld series, and The Order 1886.
Whalepunk
Examples of games from the Whalepunk theme can be directed to the Dishonored game. Dishonored itself is an artistic game with a world that has the characteristics of steampunk. However, the technology in this game looks very advanced. That’s what makes this game can be categorized as an example of a game with a Whalepunk theme.
Biopunk
We can see examples of games from the Biopunk theme itself in games such as Bioshock, Prototype, and Prey (2022). The Biopunk genre itself focuses on changes caused by biological modifications. The hallmark of this theme is usually the main character who has the ability to use and modify his organs.
Dieselpunk
Examples of games with a dieselpunk theme include Mad Max, the Wolfenstein series, and the Red Alert saga. Dieselpunk themes usually focus on a fictional world that is most identical to the real world.
The game with this theme comes with diesel technology which causes air pollution and drastic environmental changes. The characteristics of this theme such as jumbo-sized trucks, large-caliber weapons, and fierce protagonists always accompany you in every situation.
So that’s the history of using the term cyberpunk in the game world and some other punk terms in the game world. Always update your game information only at Dafunda Game!!
Source: Gamebrott.com
