Will Vietnam Have a Game That Integrates with Dong Son Culture?
Dong Son culture is a significant cultural heritage of the Vietnamese people, dating back to around 1000 BC and continuing into the first millennium AD, flourishing primarily in the Red River Delta region and spreading across Northern Central Vietnam. This is a period where the ancient Vietnamese people achieved great advancements in agriculture, metallurgy, architecture, and religious beliefs.
The most notable symbol of Dong Son culture is the bronze drum – a magnificent artistic masterpiece that embodies both spiritual significance and displays power. Additionally, there are various representations such as warriors, war boats, phoenixes, and floral patterns rich in symbolism.
Recently, a Vietnamese creator revealed the first images from their project integrating Dong Son culture with a game, which could be a role-playing game set in a rich fantasy world that is currently in development.
Community Enthusiasm Surrounding the Game Project Integrating Dong Son Culture
Underneath the article by the creator, there are numerous praises for the revival of imagery imbued with Vietnamese culture, such as the rice paddies, buffaloes, or traditional costumes of ancient women. Naturally, the game is still in the design phase and adopts a fantasy style, so the landscapes and character designs may be more mystical and vibrant compared to reality.
According to the creator, the game’s design will be in 3D with gameplay being a role-playing action adventure that combines the modern world. However, currently, the images only showcase the initial stages of the project and introduce core elements. The creator has yet to reveal gameplay mechanics or the official title of this game.
This game project not only aims to revive Dong Son culture, but if successful, it could also solidify Vietnamese culture, as well as create an opportunity for Vietnamese game developers to produce works that not only attract players but also revive a long-standing cultural heritage of Vietnam, contributing to disseminating traditional values of the Vietnamese people to the world.
