Along the Razor's Edge

The world feels both brutal and immersive, but I wonder if the blend was a conscious choice or evolved during writing. Did the setting influence this tone?

The choices are so morally complex that I kept questioning what I would do in their place. Am I the only one who found these moments especially unsettling?

The atmosphere really immerses you in a dangerous world, but I wonder if there's a specific influence or inspiration behind the mood Hayes created.