Dragon Quest creator suggests modern game graphics make silent protagonists "look like an idiot"

Dragon Quest series creator Yuji Horii believes modern advancements in game graphics make silent protagonists "look like an idiot". Horii recently discussed the topic of RPGs with Metaphor: ReFantazio director and producer Katsura Hashino, an excerpt of which was published by Denfaminicogamer (thanks Automaton). One challenge Horii believes the Dragon Quest franchise is facing is how a protagonist should be depicted now that graphics have become more realistic - allowing for more detailed and expressive designs. Read more

Dragon Quest creator suggests modern game graphics make silent protagonists "look like an idiot"

Dragon Quest creator suggests modern game graphics make silent protagonists "look like an idiot"

Dragon Quest creator suggests modern game graphics make silent protagonists "look like an idiot"

Dragon Quest creator suggests modern game graphics make silent protagonists "look like an idiot"

Dragon Quest creator suggests modern game graphics make silent protagonists "look like an idiot"