Cryo Interactive is a video game development studio recognized for its contributions to the adventure and role-playing genres during the turn of the twenty-first century. The studio is particularly known for developing Arthur's Knights: Tales of Chivalry (originally titled in French as Les Chevaliers d'Arthur: Chapitre 1 - Origines d'Excalibur), which was released for Microsoft Windows in North America and Europe in late 2000.
The narrative crafted by the developers centers on the legendary King Arthur in medieval Britain, shortly following the Roman occupation. In this setting, players control Bradwen, the illegitimate son of the dying King Cadfanan of the Atrebates tribe. The game's design allows players to experience the story from two distinct cultural and religious perspectives, choosing to play Bradwen as either a Celt or a Christian.
Through this branching narrative structure, the creators explore themes of family rivalry, religious transition, and Arthurian legend. The plot focuses on Bradwen's quest to foil the ambitions of his evil half-brother Morganor, the heir to the throne, who seeks to establish a malevolent kingship. Cryo Interactive's work on the title highlights their focus on narrative-driven, mythologically inspired interactive storytelling.
