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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.

: Jacket also exists as a playable character in PAYDAY 2 , where he notably uses a tape recorder to speak, reflecting his silent nature in the original games. Hotline Miami

: Surprisingly, the animal masks were inspired by the developer's childhood nightmares about The Wind in the Willows , and the tone was influenced by the bleakness of Cormac McCarthy’s Blood Meridian . Collectible & Artistic Pieces : The developers at Dennaton Games (Jonatan Söderström

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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.

: This unique metal poster features a watercolor depiction of two characters, including a man in a chicken mask (Jacket) holding a baseball bat. It is sold by Displate.com for around $45.