Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars dev talks sales, no definite Wii U/3DS plans, but Chaos Reborn could come over
A portion of a Nintendo Life interview with developer Julian Gollop...
Nintendo Life: Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars was one of the undisputed gems of the 3DS launch lineup. Were you happy with the critical and commercial performance of the title?
Julian Gollop: I was very happy with the critical reception for GRSW, given the tight deadlines we had and the limitations of the Nintendo dev kits until shortly before the launch of the console. It was the second highest rated launch title for the 3DS on Metacritic, which is no small achievement. The commercial performance was not so good, largely because the launch of the 3DS was underwhelming, and only corrected by a price drop some time later.
NL: Do you have plans for any other 3DS titles — retail or download?
Julian Gollop: No, although I would have loved to have continued working on the 3DS. I have always loved the Nintendo handhelds ever since I got my Gameboy in 1989, and I am glad the 3DS is now doing really well.
NL: Rebelstar Tactical Command is another Nintendo title of yours, and follows on from one of your earlier hits, Rebelstar Raiders. What was it like working on the Game Boy Advance? Have you ever considered making the game available on the 3DS?
Julian Gollop: Working on the Game Boy Advance was great — although very challenging for our relatively complex little strategy game. We never quite got the frame rate fast enough, but the game was playable. I am quite proud of what we achieved, and it was made in 8 months with no previous experience developing on the GBA. I have never considered making it available for the 3DS though — Namco, the publisher, holds the rights. We did start work on a sequel which was originally destined for the DS, but Namco wanted to change platform to PSP and the project never got off the ground.
NL: What are your thoughts on the Wii U? Are you working on anything for that platform at the moment?
Julian Gollop: I was a great fan of the Wii, but I am less sure about the Wii U, although I would like to see it do well. I don't have any plans to do anything for it right now, but that could change.
NL: Do you have any plans to bring Chaos Reborn to the Wii U or 3DS eShop?
Julian Gollop: Not at the moment, but if the game is successful, then it may become possible.
Nintendo Life: Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars was one of the undisputed gems of the 3DS launch lineup. Were you happy with the critical and commercial performance of the title?
Julian Gollop: I was very happy with the critical reception for GRSW, given the tight deadlines we had and the limitations of the Nintendo dev kits until shortly before the launch of the console. It was the second highest rated launch title for the 3DS on Metacritic, which is no small achievement. The commercial performance was not so good, largely because the launch of the 3DS was underwhelming, and only corrected by a price drop some time later.
NL: Do you have plans for any other 3DS titles — retail or download?
Julian Gollop: No, although I would have loved to have continued working on the 3DS. I have always loved the Nintendo handhelds ever since I got my Gameboy in 1989, and I am glad the 3DS is now doing really well.
NL: Rebelstar Tactical Command is another Nintendo title of yours, and follows on from one of your earlier hits, Rebelstar Raiders. What was it like working on the Game Boy Advance? Have you ever considered making the game available on the 3DS?
Julian Gollop: Working on the Game Boy Advance was great — although very challenging for our relatively complex little strategy game. We never quite got the frame rate fast enough, but the game was playable. I am quite proud of what we achieved, and it was made in 8 months with no previous experience developing on the GBA. I have never considered making it available for the 3DS though — Namco, the publisher, holds the rights. We did start work on a sequel which was originally destined for the DS, but Namco wanted to change platform to PSP and the project never got off the ground.
NL: What are your thoughts on the Wii U? Are you working on anything for that platform at the moment?
Julian Gollop: I was a great fan of the Wii, but I am less sure about the Wii U, although I would like to see it do well. I don't have any plans to do anything for it right now, but that could change.
NL: Do you have any plans to bring Chaos Reborn to the Wii U or 3DS eShop?
Julian Gollop: Not at the moment, but if the game is successful, then it may become possible.
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