Sakurai talks mandatory strategies and strategic balance in a new dev video

Masahiro Sakurai is back with another installment in his game development video series, and today’s feature slots into the “Game Essence” category.

According to Sakurai, there’s no one right way to make a game! That said, you do need to hone in on the experience you want to provide. In this episode, Sakurai examines this from both sides of the issue.

A game having a clear voice is very important for the player, as it dictates the experience the player will have. You don’t want something that’s all over the place, as it’ll leave the player reeling and confused. Figure out the path ahead before you take your first step!