Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, released in 2006, focuses on classic fantasy storytelling. Identity politics are virtually nonexistent, the characters’ roles fit established archetypes and skills, not modern ideological emphasis. There’s no sense of forced representation or overpowered 'diverse' characters. The narrative is driven by the world’s internal logic, not shoehorned ideology.

The game leans heavily into classic fantasy tropes: good vs. evil, clear roles for heroes and villains, and a world that respects traditional lore. Masculinity, religion, and morality are neither mocked nor heavily deconstructed, if anything, they are treated with the standard seriousness of the genre. There's little to suggest any effort to subvert or rewrite cultural foundations.

Alternative worldviews aren’t villainized or caricatured so much as omitted, because this is a straightforward fantasy game focused on action, not ideology. There’s no detectable push for ideological conformity; it’s a product of its time, blissfully unaware of today’s cultural skirmishes.