IGN - Inafune says game devs that haven't played Mario probably aren't good, Mario is the game bible
If any creator has not played Mario, then they’re probably not a good creator. That’s something I can say with 100 percent confidence. Mario is, for game creators, the development bible. There are so many hints about good design, about cute characters, about innovation in using an existing gameplay system. It’s something you have to constantly look at and examine and take hints from as a game creator. It’s the anchor that grounds almost all games. I have total respect for Miyamoto, to the point where… It’s very strange that there are national cultural treasures – they’re traditionally sportsmen. I think it’s very strange that somebody as famous as Miyamoto hasn’t been designated one of those people. He’s talked about in all different countries. Lots of people know him. He’s pushed forward Japanese culture and interest in Japan all over the world. He’s somebody that deserves everyone’s ultimate respect, and a lot of that is due to being able to create Mario. And Super Mario Bros. 3, of course, within that, was a fantastic game. - Keiji Inafune
Full feature here
Full feature here
Related Posts:
- IGN - Current, former Nintendo employees share Mario's influence on their careers - GoNintendo
- IGN - Cliffy B. shares how much Super Mario Bros. means to him - GoNintendo
- What Are Your Fondest Mario Memories? - IGN
