🧠 Inspirations & Favorites
A curated archive of the games, films, and series that shaped my design philosophy, storytelling approach, and creative vision. These are the worlds and characters that rewired how I think about play, narrative, and emotional engagement.
🎮 Games
These games taught me the art of interaction — how mechanics can tell a story, how tension and reward shape player engagement, and how elegant systems can evoke deep emotion. They form the foundation of my design thinking.
Red Dead Redemption 2
A haunting journey through loyalty, loss, and the fading light of the Old West. Arthur Morgan isn’t just a character — he leaves an ache in your chest.
Grand Theft Auto V
A frenetic symphony of chaos and satire. Its intertwining stories prove absurdity and consequence can coexist in exhilarating gameplay.
Skyrim
More than a game — a world to inhabit. Skyrim teaches the beauty of wandering, of lore woven into landscapes, and of choice as identity.
BioShock
Philosophy disguised as a shooter. Every hallway whispers, 'Would you kindly think?' — and the questions linger long after the credits roll.
The Witcher 3
Morality without mercy. Geralt’s world bleeds shades of gray — every side quest is a story, every choice a wound.
🎬 Movies
Films that redefined my understanding of story rhythm, visual storytelling, and emotional subtext. They taught me when to linger, when to cut, and how silence and framing can speak louder than dialogue.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Every frame crackles with tension. Silence, standoffs, and Morricone’s music — cinematic muscle memory in its purest form.
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Epic in heart and scale. It taught me to dream grand, craft every detail with care, and give those dreams scars, songs, and soul.
Star Wars: A New Hope
The spark that ignited a galaxy of stories. Archetypes, rebellion, and dusty deserts — it’s where my love for storytelling began.
Avengers: Endgame
A universe condensed into one epic crescendo. Bold, bombastic, and still quietly emotional in its moments of pause.
Gangs of Wasseypur
Violent, poetic, unforgettable. Indian cinema at its raw, operatic best — messy, grand, and impossible to ignore.
📺 Shows & Anime
Series that demonstrated character depth, narrative pacing, and the art of long-form storytelling. These favorites helped me understand arcs, tension, and the impact of serialized storytelling on player and viewer engagement.
Breaking Bad
A perfect storm of pride, chemistry, and consequence. Watching Walter White unravel isn’t tragic — it’s alchemy.
True Detective (Season 1)
Time is a flat circle, dread is palpable, and every word echoes. Gothic, fatalistic, and hypnotically dark.
Game of Thrones
Before the stumble, it soared. Kingdoms clash, bloodlines bleed, and power is never without cost.
Attack on Titan
A fever dream of walls, war, and revelation. Twists aren’t mere plot devices — they bite, leaving you breathless.
How I Met Your Mother
Funny, flawed, and soaked in nostalgia. Beneath the laughs lies a bittersweet meditation on timing, love, and life.