Leonardo da Vinci's Greatest Hits: A Video Game Retrospective

From flying machines to Vitruvian man, we're diving into the world's first video game

Leonardo da Vinci, the original Renaissance man, would have loved video games. And who knows, maybe he even would have been good at them. In this article, we're taking a look at some of da Vinci's greatest hits, if he had ever decided to put out a video game.

Leonardo's Top 5 Video Game Concepts

1. Flying Machines

Da Vinci's fascination with flight led to some of the earliest drawings of flying machines. In his video game, players would take to the skies in a virtual rendition of his ornithopter, soaring through the skies above the Tuscan countryside.

2. Vitruvian Man

Da Vinci's famous drawing of himself as Vitruvian Man would make for a great video game character model. Players could explore the intricacies of the human form, learning about anatomy and proportion in a whole new way.

3. Machines for Moving Water

Leonardo's fascination with machines and engineering led to the creation of some of the earliest pumps and other water-moving devices. In his video game, players would take on the role of a water engineer, building and maintaining these ancient contraptions to keep the city's water supply flowing.

4. The Last Supper

This video game would be a culinary adventure, with players taking on the role of a master chef as they navigate the intricacies of Renaissance-era cooking. From pasta to pizza, players would learn to create dishes fit for a king (or a Medici).

5. Machines of War

Leonardo's designs for machines of war would make for a unique video game experience, where players would take on the role of an armorer, designing and building machines to defend the Italian states from invaders. From catapults to cannons, players would learn the art of siege warfare.

Other Notable Mentions

Leonardo's Favorite Dishes

A cooking game where players take on the role of a Renaissance chef, cooking up dishes like Leonardo's Favorite Dishes to feed the masses.

Leonardo's Artistic Endeavors

An art game where players take on the role of a Renaissance artist, learning about composition, color theory, and other art principles as they recreate famous works of art from da Vinci's own collection.

This is just a taste of what could have been, but for now, let us imagine the possibilities of what could have been, had Leonardo da Vinci ever decided to put out a video game.