Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games | Establishing Characters Through Their Design [Graphics] @sora_sakurai_en | Uploaded August 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
A well-established character will have a well-established silhouette.
While colors, accessories, and other stylistic choices can be important, try switching to black-and-white to make sure the design feels just how you want it to.
A well-established character will have a well-established silhouette.
While colors, accessories, and other stylistic choices can be important, try switching to black-and-white to make sure the design feels just how you want it to.
![Establishing Characters Through Their Design [Graphics]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PDjdquhVHU4/hqdefault.jpg "Establishing Characters Through Their Design [Graphics]
A well-established character will have a well-established silhouette.
While colors, accessories, and other stylistic choices can be important, try switching to black-and-white to make sure the design feels just how you want it to.")
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I touched on this a bit in my Meteos video, but today, Id like to take another look at the game essence in falling-block puzzle games.
Rather than imitate other games, youll do much better if you understand the core principles!")
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This should be avoided at all costs. Stick to the one plan you think is best!")
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Some rumors have suggested that Super Smash Bros. was created as a result of the story I discuss in this episode, but I can confirm thats not the case. This experience had no influence on the concept behind Smash Bros.")
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Now all thats left is to see how far this channel can go.")
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Scaling refers to changing the size of an object or polygon. While its used less often than rotation and translation, employing it effectively can dramatically alter an objects feel.")
![Consider Rewards First [Game Essence]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SpwQkNzNsXk/hqdefault.jpg "Consider Rewards First [Game Essence]
All games need rewards, but simply having them isnt enough. You also need ways for players to spend or use them, which will ultimately lead to making your game more fun.")
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Ive been writing an internal Daily Report for my projects for a long while now. Its become something of a habit for me.
Today, Id like to share a few of the many benefits this can provide. If you have the means, its worth trying!")
