Plagues in 3 games

Disease is a terrifying enemy.  It’s both real and intangible, a totally invisible killer.  Adding something one to a video game is tricky, because it’s a threat that can’t be defeated with guns or swords.  Recently I played 3 games that each prominently feature plagues in their setting and gameplay.  In this article I wanted to take a closer look at the diseases in each, and what kind of effects they have on gameplay.

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