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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 lik…

Dragon Quest series creator Yuji Horii believes modern advancements in game graphics make silent protagonists "look like an idiot". 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. Horii's comments could easily apply to a number of major series, including the likes of The Legend of Zelda and Pokémon, which have historically all had silent protagonists.

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