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Hidetaka Miyazaki’s guiding principles for game design should be enshrined in a book for current and future game developers. While the man does not give too many interviews, the few times he does speak, his love for his craft and the gaming industry is evident with everything he says.
To Hidetaka Miyazaki, the goal is to create a game that compels rather than a game that just sells. His approach to game design consists of meticulous attention to detail. This philosophy has been in place sinceDemon’s Souls, and it’s something he is happy other developers are adopting.
Hidetaka Miyazaki’s Philosophy of Game Design Is Player-Focused
Creating a game can be easy. However, creating a truly enjoyable game that has several layers of storytelling and a world that entices you to explore every corner is a very intensive task. Yet, FromSoftware has managed to do just this time and time again, bringing players challenges and stories that stick with us for years.
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Hidetaka Miyazaki’s games have been so influential that they laid the framework for hundreds of games going forward under the unofficial genre of Soulslike. The president of FromSoftware has also indulged in these games andis not worried when it comes to new entrants to the genre.
In an interview with Chinese outletZhuanlan, he shared the collective goal of everyone at the studio. Miyazaki said:
In fact, when we first developed “Demon’s Souls,” we followed the trend of the times and developed something that met user expectations.
He continued:
We and other developers jointly explored and studied each other, and everyone’s purpose was the same, which was “Give players a better gaming experience.
The interview is translated from Chinese, so the quote may be missing some nuances. Placing the player at the center of every decision ensures the title offers a good experience, as every choice is ultimately for the player’s benefit. It’s also why Hidetaka Miyazaki does not mind other games following his formula, as long as they follow this principle as well.
Shadow of the Erdtree to Follow Similar Guidelines
Given that the philosophy hasn’t changed sinceDemon’s Souls, we can expect the upcomingElden RingDLC to be built on the same foundation. Even though it isthe biggest expansion the studio has created to date, the amount of time and effort that has gone into its creation will reflect in the story and gameplay elements.
“I’ll go online and…”: No Other Game Director May be Doing What Elden Ring’s Hidetaka Miyazaki Does to Perfect His Games
Following the footsteps of the demigod Miquella, the player is going to explore the Land of Shadow. New foes and friends await in this new realm, which is said to be the size of Limgrave. While we do not know much of the story, we do know Miquella has moved to the Land of Shadow with some purpose that we must understand.
On the way, we will inevitably encounter Messmer, a new mysterious figure whom Hidetaka Miyazaki has described as a “hero.” Promotional posters show him sitting on a throne similar to the ones we see in Morgott’s fight arena, so his story definitely has some depth to it.
What are some of your favorite Soulslikes so far? IsDemon’s Soulson your list? Let us know in the comments below!
Sagar Nerala
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Gaming was one of my earliest passions then along came writing, and here we are. I’ve been in the content creation space for several years now and as gamer for even longer. From understanding the complexities of a multilayer narrative to the simply joy of “big gun go boom”, my goal is to capture all the emotions in between and put them down in an engaging manner.
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