Know your classics
Jan 17th, 2010 by Ninja Dodo
Two great interviews with four gaming legends: Mechner, Chahi, Raynal and Cuisset, creators of such games as Prince of Persia, Little Big Adventure, Flashback and Another World. (en français)
The first is also available in English.
Prince, LBA and Flashback are still among my fondest gaming memories and it’s a treat to read about their creators’ thoughtful and eclectic approach to design.
“Don’t dissipate the energy and passion of the original idea by becoming your own critic too early in the process. (…) start taking the necessary steps to turn your idea into reality, while you still feel the clarity and strong desire of that first inspiration” Jordan Mechner
“Story prolongs the enjoyment of the player, but it does not create it.”
Frédérick Raynal