Nintendo's philosophy is never to go the easy path; it's always to challenge ourselves and try to do something new.
Shigeru MiyamotoRead
I think what's really the most ideal thing is for the player themselves, within their own imagination, to carve out what they view as being the essence of the character.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of individual imagination in shaping a character's essence.
Shigeru Miyamoto highlights the idea that the true essence of a character in video games is best defined by the players themselves. He advocates for players to use their creativity and imagination to form personal connections and interpretations of the characters, suggesting that this subjective experience enriches the overall narrative of the game.
Themes
ImaginationCharacterEssenceCreativityVideo Games
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about character design in video games.
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