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> "The best GUI's and UX considerations for video games are a completely different kettle of sushi" Not to mention Japanese games are notorious for their inscr
by roc 14y ago
> "The best GUI's and UX considerations for video games are a completely different kettle of sushi"
Not to mention Japanese games are notorious for their inscrutable, awkward and sometimes downright user-hostile controls, menus, save systems, etc. (As per common western opinion; who knows, perhaps the Japanese truly prefer it?)
But when considering what is great about Japanese games, no-one has ever lauded the game-user interface. Their games are largely great in spite of that side of things.
- erikj 14y agoThe Wii and the particular games like Wii Sports, the hottest things during this generation of consoles, became so successful first and foremost due to the UI innovations they brought to the table.
- geon 14y agoThat is interesting, since the notable thing about them is that they are physical devices. Boards to ballance on, guitarrs to play, fishing rods to swing...