Bits of Tropes vs Women is a special tumblr created by Feminist Frequency to catalog some examples, images and screenshots of video games that use the Damsel in Distress trope. The collection is a work in progress and intended to help demonstrate the history and scope of this trope as a recurring pattern in the medium.
Plus, you might just find some interesting bits of classic video game nostalgia here. We will continue to add examples (and other tropes) as we move forward with this project. Stay tuned!
Note: Check the tags for more info on each game posted.
Josephine, Jackie Chan’s Action Kung Fu (1990) #damselindistress
Elizabeth, Beyond Shadowgate (1993) #damselindistress
Princess Salassa, Cadash (1989) #damselindistress
Princess Za, Bonk’s Adventure (1990) #damselindistress
Tina, New Adventure Island (1992) #damselindistress
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