Final Fantasy Famed Sakaguchi-san Pledges DS Strategy Title!
First Mistwalker game shaping up.
Hironobu Sakaguchi, revered in gaming circles for his time at SquareSoft when he oversaw Final Fantasy VII, has revealed the first project to come from his recently-formed Mistwalker game studio.
In an interview posted on Nintendo Japan’s official DS page, Sakaguchi-san outlines the use of the DS’ touch panel as the ideal interface for what sounds like a Sim City-inspired piece of strategy management gaming.
"I'm a fan of strategy role-playing games, but I've never created one myself. I'm planning to design one on my own, writing its scenario as well,” explained the former Square head. “I think that the elements in strategy RPG, such as moving around the pieces or instructing units to move into areas, go perfectly with the touch panel. I'm hoping to make a strategy game that can be deeply enjoyed using just the stylus.”
No other details were outlined, though SPOnG suspects that the project is more advanced than Sakaguchi-san is letting on. Expect to see something emerge at this May’s E3.
Click here to watch the full interview
In an interview posted on Nintendo Japan’s official DS page, Sakaguchi-san outlines the use of the DS’ touch panel as the ideal interface for what sounds like a Sim City-inspired piece of strategy management gaming.
"I'm a fan of strategy role-playing games, but I've never created one myself. I'm planning to design one on my own, writing its scenario as well,” explained the former Square head. “I think that the elements in strategy RPG, such as moving around the pieces or instructing units to move into areas, go perfectly with the touch panel. I'm hoping to make a strategy game that can be deeply enjoyed using just the stylus.”
No other details were outlined, though SPOnG suspects that the project is more advanced than Sakaguchi-san is letting on. Expect to see something emerge at this May’s E3.
Click here to watch the full interview
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Joji 7 Feb 2005 14:51
1/3
Another rpg but crossed with strategy. I wonder if that's turn based strategy that the japanese are used to or real time strategy like we are used to.
Only kind of thing that springs to mind for the former is Disgaea or Fire Emblem, something similar would be welcome, just make sure the rpgs are plenty on DS.
Only kind of thing that springs to mind for the former is Disgaea or Fire Emblem, something similar would be welcome, just make sure the rpgs are plenty on DS.
fluffstardx 7 Feb 2005 15:48
2/3
"Final Fantasy Tactics"-esque game. With a touch screen. Made by the guy who made FF7.
Suddenly that DS is looking DAMN good.
Suddenly that DS is looking DAMN good.
Ditto 7 Feb 2005 16:45
3/3
fluffstardx wrote:
Suddenly that DS is looking DAMN good.
Yup. I totally agree.
I thought FFTA was immense and any strategy from these kinds of people on the DS should be excellent.