The Legend of the Last Princess - Hypothetical game concept

The Legend of the Last Princess is a hypothetical game concept created in conjunction with the Tropes vs Women in Video Games web series. This short video illustrates a subversion of the traditional Damsel in Distress narrative by placing the Damsel in the starring role.

This animation was featured in The Damsel in Distress Part 3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjImnqH_KwM

Watch the whole Tropes vs Women in Video Games series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn4ob_5_ttEaA_vc8F3fjzE62esf9yP61

Like many fairytales, this story begins once upon a time, with the kidnapping of a princess.

She dutifully waits for a handsome hero to arrive and rescue her.

Eventually however, she grows tired of the damselling,

and decides it's high time she saves herself.

Of course, if she's going to be the protagonist of this particular adventure,

she's going to need to acquire a slightly more practical outfit.

After her daring escape, she navigates the forbidding forest, leveling up her skills along the way.

Upon reaching her kingdom, she discovers the inevitable, yet unexpected plot twist:

The royal council has usurped power, and were responsible for her kidnapping.

Branded a traitor and outlaw in her own land,

she unlocks new disguises and stealth abilities to infiltrate the city walls.

She makes her way through the final castle to confront the villainous council...

and abolish the monarchy forever.