The Shivah [SEP] designer
The Shivah
The Shivah is a point-and-click adventure game from 2006, designed and developed by Dave Gilbert with the assistance of others, including voice actors and artists. It is notable in that it features a rabbi as its protagonist and explores themes related to the Jewish faith.
On November 22, 2013, the game was re-released in an updated version titled "The Shivah: Kosher Edition", which features new graphics and music, and re-recorded voice-overs.
Development.
but also one of the best examples of portraying faith through a game that I've ever seen" Much of the media coverage focused on the unique choice of a Rabbi as the game's protagonist. In 2006, "The Shivah" won an AGS Award for "Best Dialogue writing" and Gilbert won the Lifetime Achievement Award. "The Shivah" came 2nd in Game Tunnel's Sound award for 2006 and 3rd in their Adventure/Quest Game of the Year awards.
External links.
- The Shivah on Wadjet