Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games | Do We Really Need Enemies? [Game Essence] @sora_sakurai_en | Uploaded February 2023 | Updated October 2024, 10 hours ago.
Most games feature enemies that frequently appear to bar your progress. Some people might even say you can't make a game without them.
But are they really necessary?
Most games feature enemies that frequently appear to bar your progress. Some people might even say you can't make a game without them.
But are they really necessary?
![Do We Really Need Enemies? [Game Essence]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/atqS7SImuBc/hqdefault.jpg "Do We Really Need Enemies? [Game Essence]
Most games feature enemies that frequently appear to bar your progress. Some people might even say you cant make a game without them.
But are they really necessary?")
![Sodatete! Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking [Game Concepts]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/b3Fd8pBK0EA/hqdefault.jpg "Sodatete! Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking [Game Concepts]
I doubt too many of my overseas viewers will know about this handheld digital game. The proposal I made for it back then was quite animated, so lets give it a good look!")
![Making the Imaginary Feel Real [Graphics]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bVEPp5n-ysE/hqdefault.jpg "Making the Imaginary Feel Real [Graphics]
Objects in games are weightless, insubstantial imitations—and yet, they dont feel that way thanks to all the hard work creators put into maintaining the illusion.")
![Emphasizing Text [UI]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bZSNYX5CVpw/hqdefault.jpg "Emphasizing Text [UI]
When making a game, its possible to add effects to your text and subtitles. Depending on what kind of game youre making, these can be great tools to increase the emotion and expression beyond whats expected from just plain text.")
![Follow-Throughs Make the Impact [Animation]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cIB0BUe6Ihk/hqdefault.jpg "Follow-Throughs Make the Impact [Animation]
The follow-through is the period of recovery that follows certain animations such as attacks.
The real takeaway from this video is just how long this period can be!
[ G03_Breaking Down Attack Animations ]:
https://youtu.be/LewXWM7HDd8")
![The Majority Shouldnt Always Rule [Work Ethic]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dP94K69NSVc/hqdefault.jpg "The Majority Shouldnt Always Rule [Work Ethic]
Its easy to think an idea is a good one if the majority of people agree with it.
But when it comes to creative projects, thats not always the case. In fact, it may just lead to mediocrity.")
![Super Smash Bros. Brawl [Game Concepts]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dXpFTHtlmCo/hqdefault.jpg "Super Smash Bros. Brawl [Game Concepts]
When I went independent, it put the future of the Smash series in question. Ill discuss how I came to assemble a team to make Smash Bros. Brawl another time, but today, Id like to focus on the planning and game concepts that went into creating the game.")
![Online Updates [Design Specifics]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e89D_CG9P0g/hqdefault.jpg "Online Updates [Design Specifics]
As a player, Im extremely grateful for downloadable updates and patches!
As a creator, working on them requires time that could be spent on other projects or opportunities.")
![Randomness Spices Games Up [Design Specifics]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e9v_FwUGOwY/hqdefault.jpg "Randomness Spices Games Up [Design Specifics]
Some games can be beaten by memorizing patterns, while others require mastering a skillset to overcome ever-changing challenges. Today, Id like to talk about randomness—a requisite element of the latter kind of game.")
![Start with the Climax [Planning & Game Design]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eAd0pt-uv8g/hqdefault.jpg "Start with the Climax [Planning & Game Design]
One of the most challenging things to design for in a game is giving players control right from the very start.
While theres merit to starting out slow and building up the story, its more suitable these days to cut straight to the action.")
![Dont Be Unresponsive [Planning & Game Design]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eia2IAmvtKI/hqdefault.jpg "Dont Be Unresponsive [Planning & Game Design]
When a player presses a button, they expect a response—so dont you think its best to make sure they get one?")
