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Yoko Taro says he has fulfilled his creative ambitions but keeps making games
Yoko Taro, the creator of the Nier and Drakengard games, says he has largely achieved his creative ambitions.
He said he was able to make his first directed game, Drakengard, mostly as he wanted.
Taro said he has considered retiring, but continues working in game development partly because the money helps.
He also joked that work is good for preventing dementia, while suggesting he worries about what might happen to his mental health if he becomes idle.
Taro says he tries to make games that fill gaps left by other creators, rather than repeating styles he sees as already perfected.
He also hopes to avoid being overtaken by younger developers using AI, but gave no plans for when he might retire.
Yoko Taro said he has largely achieved his creative ambitions and has considered retiring.
The creator of Nier and Drakengard said he was able to make his first directed game, Drakengard, mostly as he wanted.
He said he continues working in games partly for the money and because he believes staying active is good for preventing dementia.
Taro said he approaches game-making by looking for creative gaps left by earlier titles.
He also said he hopes to avoid competition from younger generations using artificial intelligence.
- Who
- Yoko Taro, creator of Nier and Drakengard.
- What
- He said he has largely fulfilled his creative ambitions but continues working in game development.
- When
- He made the remarks last month, according to PC Gamer.
- Where
- At the Tokyo French Institute.
- Why
- He said he continues partly for the money and because staying active is good for preventing dementia.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
This is good for preventing dementia
With Drakengard, the first game I was given the opportunity to direct, I was actually able to do almost everything the way I wanted
I've always worked in the games industry with the mindset of 'filling in the gaps.'
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- First directed game
- Drakengard
- Games created
- Nier and Drakengard
- Reported event venue
- Tokyo French Institute
- Reason for continuing work
- Money and staying active, which Taro said is good for preventing dementia
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