Gunslinger
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Remember the nes, ps1,ps2 era? When Japanese games used to dominate the world with quality/innovative products. JRPGs ruled the world and rightfully so as lot of masterpieces came out during those era. But the 360 and ps3 era Japan IMO fell behind the western game development. Western games featured richer story, more innovation in games, and higher quality AAA titles. JRPGs almost went extinct in the AAA market, fighting games aside from MK almost went extinct for a while until SFIV etc.
A good insight to the Japanese gaming industry:
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/why-japans-game-industry-is-falling-behind-gamespo/1100-6429675/
Basically they are now focusing more on mobile development and struggling with finding talented programmers to work with unity, unreal engine etc. (western developed engines). I highly recommend you read that article lot of good info.
But fast forward to this gen. And it seems to me Japan is coming back in form they are kicking ass at game development again like the used to a decade ago.
We got some great titles that are up to par in quality of ps1 and ps2 era this last two years such as:
bloodborne, nioh, resident evil 7, Final Fantasy xv, street fighter V, Dark souls 3, The last guardian, metal gear solid 5, Evil Within, Bayonetta 2, new Smash just to name a few.
just within a span of one month they released three goty contender (resident evil 7, Yakuza 0, and Nioh)
And upcoming games like persona 5, dragon quest xi, nino no kuni 2, FFVII remake(2050 release date), Legend of Zelda, nier etc.
What you guys think? You think Japan is making a comeback again? I really hope so as I miss playing good JRPGS in AAA space.
A good insight to the Japanese gaming industry:
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/why-japans-game-industry-is-falling-behind-gamespo/1100-6429675/
Basically they are now focusing more on mobile development and struggling with finding talented programmers to work with unity, unreal engine etc. (western developed engines). I highly recommend you read that article lot of good info.
But fast forward to this gen. And it seems to me Japan is coming back in form they are kicking ass at game development again like the used to a decade ago.
We got some great titles that are up to par in quality of ps1 and ps2 era this last two years such as:
bloodborne, nioh, resident evil 7, Final Fantasy xv, street fighter V, Dark souls 3, The last guardian, metal gear solid 5, Evil Within, Bayonetta 2, new Smash just to name a few.
just within a span of one month they released three goty contender (resident evil 7, Yakuza 0, and Nioh)
And upcoming games like persona 5, dragon quest xi, nino no kuni 2, FFVII remake(2050 release date), Legend of Zelda, nier etc.
What you guys think? You think Japan is making a comeback again? I really hope so as I miss playing good JRPGS in AAA space.