Introduction: Frontier Justice in Modern Gaming
Frontier justice—rooted in extralegal retribution beyond formal law—finds a powerful new expression in modern gaming. Unlike institutionalized justice, it thrives in the margins: a world where players assume the role of autonomous avengers, wielding bullets not just as tools, but as symbols of self-imposed law. Titles like *Dishonored* reframe this concept through mechanics that reward calculated vigilante action, transforming moral ambiguity into tangible gameplay. The metaphor of “bullets and bounty” encapsulates this duality: precision meets consequence, autonomy meets accountability. This legacy persists because it mirrors real human tensions—between trust and autonomy, order and chaos—transformed into compelling interactive experiences.


