Philosophy & Literature
This Austrian novelist loved to write about characters being placed in nightmare scenarios for absurd reasons by forces beyond their control or comprehension, typically with political overtones.
Franz Kafka
That one forensic inspector in the Somnium Files games. What was his name again?
Araya Kagami
Public historical site, home to an important statue. Close to the metro system. Don't mind the howling at night.
Potomac Park
Infamous for introducing firearms to a usually child-friendly series, this game sees the player controlling a famous franchise antihero and deciding their morality as the story progresses.
Shadow the Hedgehog
Final Fantasy - 2nd Tier electric damage
Thundara
Despite being commonly misconstrued as a pessimist, this philosopher was in fact intensely and openly volatile towards philosophies that devalued earthly life and emotional willpower, calling them 'life-denial'.
Friedrich Nietzsche
In Doki Doki Literature Club, Yuri is deeply interested in this novel and repeatedly talks about it throughout the game.
The Portrait of Markov
Beautiful green pastures and clear blue skies. Close to a school zone. WARNING: Occasional thunderstorms.
Planet Shani
This long-awaited sequel to a breakout Capcom hit was and still is reviled for being unfathomably, soul-crushingly boring due to a severe balance issue with firearms.
Devil May Cry 2
Dragon Quest - 4th Tier fire damage (single target)
Kafrizzle
Unique to philosophers of his time, this member of the nihilist movement was notorious for his smug, nonchalant and often irony-laden approach to philosophy.
Max Stirner
In Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, Sonya's surname is a reference to this western band.
Nirvana
Cozy small town out in the countryside. Perfect for lovers of small-town Americana. Many local amenities available, including movie theater, hospital and orphanage.
Hyperbole
Despite being universally beloved for its combat system and unique sense of humor, this title was ruthlessly panned by IGN in a review that lives on in infamy.
God Hand
Shin Megami Tensei - 4th Tier force damage (all enemies)
Mazanbarion
Despite pop culture consistently imagining it to be an esoteric text of enlightened military wisdom, Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War' only covers basic wartime strategies and highlights common army logistics. This is because he primarily wrote the book for untrained nobles stepping into military roles at the behest of this monarch.
King Helu of Wu
Despite this evil-doer's first appearance being well into the franchise in Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor's Gambit, it can be argued that his actions and their consequences fueled the overarching conflict of the entire Ace Attorney franchise.
Blaise Debeste / Excelsius Winner
Charming fishing village in a scenic Eastern forest climate. Hot springs, shipyard and religious sites in accessible walking range.
Azhari
This cinematic boss-rush adventure was originally meant to have 48 unique bosses, before the number was cut down to 24, and eventually released with 16.
Shadow of the Colossus
Shin Megami Tensei - 2nd Tier magic damage increase (One ally)
Makakajaon
This philosophical view posits that the mind is an innate and ubiquitous feature of the universe just like matter, spacetime and the four fundamental forces, as opposed to being an effect of interacting chemicals.
Panpsychism
Sakisaka Fuminori, protagonist of the visual novel Saya no Uta, contracted a unique and disturbing variant of this mental condition after being in a car accident which resulted in permanent brain damage and the loss of his parents.
Agnosia
Located in the Andean region. Near-future. Data insufficient.
Cicatrizes Rojas
Disliked on release but later regarded as a classic, this game famously tricks the player into believing in the presence of metafictional elements (despite there really being none) to critique players who approach videogames only as escapism.
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
Miitopia - 2nd Tier fire damage (single target)
Mega Fire