Wyrdness said:
It wasn't really that per say Horii said he wanted a home console level game in general I guarantee you if WiiU was successful they would have gone with that but it was clear the platform was never going to take off at that point hence why PS4 was chosen and a 3DS version was made as back up in order to follow the rule which he implemented to maintain the series' longevity. It might be possible the game may have even been in development before they realize WiiU couldn't be saved so things were moved to PS4 instead and a 3DS version commissioned as we know the 3DS version started development after the console version, Horii has had a preference for Nintendo platforms in recent years due to how they helped push the franchise in the west with the DS and 3DS games which is why a NS version was already decided by him before we even knew what the NS was. The next DQ game how ever the's no such problem as NS is the clear dominant force in the region by miles and can provide both portable and home platform level experience so DQXII is already decided for the platform even before any announcement is made. |
Yes. I agree with that. But break the rule: DQ is on dominant console, one per generation. The Horii wish, console stationary dream, hurt the franchise and need a backup plan.
