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: The developers at Dennaton Games (Jonatan Söderström and Dennis Wedin) heavily cited David Lynch and the 2011 film Drive as primary inspirations. The enigmatic "Dream People"—Richard, Don Juan, and Rasmus—serve as a meta-commentary on the player's own ego and willingness to participate in digital violence.

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: Richard (the rooster mask) is often interpreted not just as a character, but as a supernatural accuser or a physical projection of the protagonist's crimes.