Japan is a country that can conjure many images in the mind. From cherry blossom-filled parks to Samurai drawing their swords, from towering skyscrapers of futuristic cities to traditional tea ceremonies. As a resident, even my own thoughts are often filled with these cliches, and they often stray back to sushi (especially if it’s lunchtime).
However, with recent world events making outdoor activities slightly less appealing, many people (myself included) have been playing more video games. This recent reconnection with gaming has emphasized how many of the virtual worlds we inhabit in our living rooms can be traced back to Japan.
From the very first incarnations of video games to today’s cinematic masterpieces, so many games have their roots in the spiritual home of gaming. Sometimes this is an obvious link, but on other occasions, the games we play give more subtle clues.
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These are some of the most memorable games to have their roots (both subtly and unsubtly) in the Land of the Rising Sun.