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* Westwood's ''[[Dune II|Dune]]'' ''[[Emperor Battle for Dune|Games]]'' depart heavily from the Duniverse with regards to storyline, factions and characterisation. That said, the dialogue in particular is so chock full of tiny references and nods to the books that one gets the feeling that with all the liberties taken, the makers still knew the books by heart.

** They also managed to replicate [[David Lynch]]'s style to a tee during cutscenes.

* [[Cyber Connect 2]] and ''[[~~Asuras~~ Wrath]]'', most definitely: [http://art-eater.com/2012/01/a-buddhists-guide-to-asuras-wrath/ This page] describes the extensive amounts of Buddhist symbolism in the game, and inspirations for its visuals. Just for example, the way the Demigods are injured is made to resemble the damage done to old Buddhist gilt lacquer statues.

* [[Cyber Connect 2]] and ''[[Asura's Wrath]]'', most definitely: [http://art-eater.com/2012/01/a-buddhists-guide-to-asuras-wrath/ This page] describes the extensive amounts of Buddhist symbolism in the game, and inspirations for its visuals. Just for example, the way the Demigods are injured is made to resemble the damage done to old Buddhist gilt lacquer statues.

** [http://art-eater.com/2012/02/a-buddhists-guide-to-asuras-wrath-part-2-weapons-the-bishops-staff-and-hungry-ghosts/ The Second] and [http://art-eater.com/2012/03/a-buddhists-guide-to-asuras-wrath-part-3-weapons-the-vajra/ The third] parts get even more specific.