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A Salute to Japanese Game Designers

Posted by Zonk on from the that's-/salute dept.

thegamebiz writes "Amped IGO has a great tribute to Japanese game designers. From the article: 'In an industry where so much is owed to our friends across the Pacific it seems almost blasphemous to forget about the contributions of those that inhabit the Land of the Rising Sun. If it weren't for them, not only would we not have a lot of the franchises we love, but the industry as a whole would certainly not be as lively as it is today.'"

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  1. How about indie games? Cave Story springs to mind. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Informative

    "Pixel" is his handle--now here is a completely unknown japanese guy who definitely deserves some acclaim. He single-handedly created Cave Story over the course of five years, and it's often described as being a "perfect" game. Think Castlevania, Metroid, and Yoshi's Island, among others--some great old-fashioned platforming gameplay to be found here. It has some amazing 8-bit era graphics and chiptunes, charming characters and plot, really fun boss battles; it appeals greatly to any nostalgic gamer out there. And it's freeware to boot. Check it out.

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