I was out on a trail the other day, and my mind started wandering maybe it was the quiet or the way the ecosystem layers on itself. It got me thinking about genetics and how it shapes life, which then drifted to video game worlds. Some of them have such rich backstories that feel ripe for a different kind of science.
If you had the chance to reimagine a game’s lore through the lens of a geneticist, where would you start? I’m fascinated by stories where biology and evolution are already hinted at but could be deepened. Something like the origins of species in a fantasy setting, or the engineered creatures in a sci-fi universe. What games do you think have lore that would benefit most from that kind of twist? I’d love to hear your picks and why.