series is a masterclass in using real-world mythology to inspire its world, and other games should take note. Of course, being inspired by mythology is far from a unique quality of the games.
Plenty of games and other media draw on mythology as inspiration, some more blatantly than others. Games like and are explicitly adaptations of certain myths.
In contrast, games like the series include some mythological elements, such as the Apples of Eden or Mjölnir. Although most players likely know the inspirations behind a game like, ’s inspirations are more subtle.
This has allowed the series to establish its own strong identity, despite having taken inspiration from myths. Not all games with mythological inspiration have managed to pull this off.
Any developers looking to create their own new IPs should seriously consider taking cues from ’s use of mythology when considering creating a unique video game world.