Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games | A World with Less Color [Planning & Game Design] @sora_sakurai_en | Uploaded May 2024 | Updated October 2024, 15 hours ago.
Recently, many games have started offering support for players with different color perceptions.
I've often considered this topic, even when creating games that lacked adjustable color settings.
Recently, many games have started offering support for players with different color perceptions.
I've often considered this topic, even when creating games that lacked adjustable color settings.
![A World with Less Color [Planning & Game Design]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/obnjR8KJ9nk/hqdefault.jpg "A World with Less Color [Planning & Game Design]
Recently, many games have started offering support for players with different color perceptions.
Ive often considered this topic, even when creating games that lacked adjustable color settings.")
![Making Things Look Miniature [Graphics]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/omeFOX21-wc/hqdefault.jpg "Making Things Look Miniature [Graphics]
In a prior episode, I spoke about the importance of achieving the proper sense of scale. Today, Id like to take a different approach to that issue and discuss how to make things appear smaller.")
![Kid Icarus: Uprising [Game Concepts]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/p-uwRfckTs4/hqdefault.jpg "Kid Icarus: Uprising [Game Concepts]
Kid Icarus: Uprising was a jam-packed third-person shooter released early on in the 3DSs life cycle. In this video, Ill be introducing the concepts behind its creation.
Personally speaking... Im really glad we were able to make this game.")
![Creators Change, Too [Grab Bag]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pb4MCvedyOg/hqdefault.jpg "Creators Change, Too [Grab Bag]
Sometimes I wonder what my past industry mentors are up to nowadays. Just because theyve vanished from the public eye, that doesnt mean theyre actually gone.")
![Menus Define Your World [UI]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pivfg2DrFfY/hqdefault.jpg "Menus Define Your World [UI]
To immerse players in a game, we design detailed characters, scrutinize the backgrounds, create appropriate lighting and effects... Its a lot of work. Before digging in on all that, think about how your UI design can reflect your games world!")
![Making Sequels [Planning & Game Design]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/plPR6-Gqemc/hqdefault.jpg "Making Sequels [Planning & Game Design]
The game industry sees plenty of sequels and extensions to existing series, especially with large-scale games made by big companies.
Of course, theres a reason for this. When making an original title, you have to build everything from the ground up—while making a sequel lets you make use of existing systems.")
![Making Things Clear, Even Without Words [UI]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/psGx8fOlus0/hqdefault.jpg "Making Things Clear, Even Without Words [UI]
Lets discuss UI. Whenever possible, its best to make your menus understandable even without the use of words.
In todays video, Ill be sharing some tips that will help you get a bit closer to this ideal.")
![The Limitations of Skeletons [Animation]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/q77TZaISg1Y/hqdefault.jpg "The Limitations of Skeletons [Animation]
Skeletons are great for animating models, but there are times I want to push them beyond what theyre capable of...
This same concept applies to many other things as well.")
![Arranging Music [Audio]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qahwb7_67f0/hqdefault.jpg "Arranging Music [Audio]
The Smash Bros. series features an incredible array of arrangements from other games soundtracks. Today, Ill explain some of the things we had to keep in mind while arranging tracks.
Each song needs to be identifiable, yet have its own appeal as well.")
![Odds and Ends of Supervising: Sora Edition [Graphics]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qqjXBzWX3_A/hqdefault.jpg "Odds and Ends of Supervising: Sora Edition [Graphics]
When polishing a game, I give each and every detail a thorough check—and today, Id like to introduce a small part of my supervision feedback from the development of Sora.
By the way, this is the final video in the Graphics category, and the last time on this channel Ill be discussing my role as a supervisor.
https://youtu.be/s08NT-TVCvU
https://youtu.be/wKQ2v9kno9I")
