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 ongoing
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! DEFINITION: As a trope the damsel in
distress is a plot device in which a female character is placed in a
perilous situation from which she cannot escape on her own and must
then be rescued by a male hero, usually providing an incentive or
motivation for the protagonist’s quest. Note: Check the tags for
more info on each game posted.
