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Cyber Shadow creator details the classic anime and Western cartoons that inspired the creation of Exo

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by rawmeatcowboy
11 February 2021
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Cyber Shadow is filled with all sorts of interesting characters, with Exo standing out as one of the most unique. While you don't spend a ton of time with Exo, this robot/bike hybrid definitely leaves a lasting impact. In an interview with Vice, developer Aarne Hunziker reveals what inspired the creation of Exo.

"Exo started as a bike. I was thinking of all the cool red bikes I know, like the Akira one, Vinnie’s bike from Biker Mice from Mars and the Motoslave from Bubblegum Crisis. The proportions of the bike, size and placement of the tires and seating position were all equally important. When transforming to robot suit mode, similar aspects are considered."

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