From page to PC screen
Books!
They’re like films without pictures, or games that are all cutscene.
Even fewer good ones.
Most settle for elder gods and other-dimensional tentacle-beasts, and perhaps a spot of pseudo-Victorian mysticism.
Where can I buy it:Steam,GOG.
Supernatural elements and mutant wildlife make matters harder, too.
Where can I buy it:Steam,GOG,Humble.
Where can I buy it:Steam,Humble.
Clearly the options and plot details diverge enormously from the book, but many of the characters are shared.
We shan’t see its like in the mainstream again for quite some time, I imagine.
To most minds the games are very much the definitive Witcher.
Aftermath takes place in 2024, following on from the original disastrous events of the book.
Sadly, there is no Brad Pitt cameo here, despite the inspirations from the film.
Where can I buy it:Steam,Epic,Humble.
No matter which mode you choose, the game is a raucously fun time.
The rich environment, expansive world and endless exploration are what makes Exiles a smashing addition to this list.
In particular, names and themes from her novel Atlas Shrugged are used liberally throughout.
But in the broader category of literary- or philosophy-inspired mainstream games, BioShock is somewhere very near the top.
