Katamari Creator Critical of Revolution

Posted by ryuzaki0 on Wednesday April 19, 2006 @05:34AM from the what-isn't-he-critical-of dept.

Gamasutra has an article on Keita Takahashi's reaction to the Revolution controller. From the article: "Takahashi commented of the Revolution, which has drawn widespread praise for its underlying concepts from other Eastern and Western designers: 'I'm not really interested in it. I don't think a controller should have that much influence on the enjoyment of games.' He continued: 'I see what [Nintendo is] trying to do, but they're putting such emphasis on the controller; 'Woah, this controller lets you do this!' and I'm thinking - are you messing with us?'"

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Re:What Evokes These Comments? by hobbesx · 2006-04-19 07:15 · Score: 1, Redundant

The games wouldn't have to be re-designed if it didn't take something away for what it brings. Nintendo is certainly capable of releasing a 'traditional' controller, and knowing them, they may still do so. Would you applaud Apple if they suddenly decided to limit a UI to voice input only? Dare I suggest that a developer that was involved with Katamari might just be familiar with the concept of working hard to produce something unique?

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