Inafune:‘If a Creator Hasn’t Played Mario, They’re Probably not a good Creator’

[HoloDust]

ListerOfSmeg said:

HoloDust said:

No, it's someone that (unlike some other people here) realizes that there are game genres that have nothing in common with some other genres...actually, only thing that makes them both "video games" is method of delivery, i.e. console or computer. Hence, Inafune's statement that you cannot be good "Creator" if you haven't played Mario is not only silly per se (for other reasons I don't even intend to discuss), but completely misguided.

Sad you let your hate for Mario blind you to whats actually being said.

Engaging the player is a part of any game regardless of genre.

Teaching the gamer how to play is also a part of any game design regardless of genre.

Doing those 2 things is something Mario excels at. Its not about the genre of the game at all. I dont see how you cant see that but its your loss for not being open minded

Funny you say that, I was just playing Mario 64 today with my kid (his attention span is half an hour, so we switch between Banjo and that)...so forgive me if I don't answer to you too any further on this matter.