Spoilers ahead: for the puzzle and the movies/games
This page reveals all categories and answers for this puzzle. It also discusses plot details, story endings, and other spoilers for some of the movies/games shown.
easy
Developed by Treasure
Gunstar Heroes · Ikaruga · Radiant Silvergun · Mischief Makers
medium
Associated with Suda51 / Grasshopper Manufacture
killer7 · No More Heroes · Lollipop Chainsaw · Shadows of the Damned
hard
Published by New Blood Interactive
DUSK · ULTRAKILL · Amid Evil · FAITH: The Unholy Trinity
This connection is about label identity more than genre. New Blood built a recognizable reputation by backing games that feel abrasive, stylish, fast, weird, or proudly cultish in a way major publishers usually sand down.
tricky
Rhythm games framed as performance, not just note-hitting
PaRappa the Rapper · Um Jammer Lammy · Gitaroo Man · Elite Beat Agents
These all turn rhythm into a visible act of performance, where the player is not just keeping time but answering a lead, staging a persona, or carrying a show in front of an audience.