Brandon Sanderson is renowned for his expansive, meticulously crafted fantasy worlds and his prolific output, which includes The Stormlight Archive, Mistborn, and numerous other works set within his interconnected Cosmere universe. But this week, he surprised his readers with a list of his top 10 videogames.
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Despite his demanding schedule, Sanderson has found time to indulge in video games, as it’s written in his personal blog. These games align with his creative spirit, and “offer a unique storytelling experience” and “a different level of immersion”. He’s been an avid gamer since his youth, and has a nice gaming collection.
Sanderson’s Top 10 Games:
- Civilization VI
- Bloodborne
- Final Fantasy X
- Halo 2
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- The Curse of Monkey Island
- Super Mario World
- Fallout: New Vegas
- Undertale
- Katamari Damacy
The variety in this list is remarkable, with titles ranging across genres like RPGs, first-person shooters, strategy games, and more. This diversity not only showcases Sanderson’s eclectic tastes but also reflects the breadth and complexity of his storytelling.
By sharing this list, Sanderson gives fans a fascinating glimpse into the influences behind his creative process. Many of these games seem closely tied to Sanderson’s literary sensibilities. For example, Bloodborne and Breath of the Wild share a sense of wonder, richly developed worlds, and adventurous exploration, much like his fantasy novels.
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His unique take on magic clearly draws inspiration from the Final Fantasy series. Sanderson has openly credited the series for shaping his imaginative approach to magic systems. It’s an exciting reminder of how art in one medium can inspire innovation in another, and it invites curiosity about how these games continue to fuel his imagination.
“Just dumping a bunch of story at me isn’t enough. It has to be suited to the game play and the feel of the game. In that context, I’ve rarely encountered writing as good as Halo 2”, he wrote, game recognizes game, huh?
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