Legendary Guilty Gear Creator Offers a Warning to AAA Game Developers

Daisuke Ishiwatari, the creator of Guilty Gear, has expressed concerns about the current state of AAA game development, warning against the dangers of extreme specialization and lack of creativity. He suggests that large budgets lead to risk aversion, limiting opportunities for developers to create unique or signature works. Ishiwatari advocates for a more fluid development approach that trusts developer instincts, citing the creation of DAMON and BABY as an example of broadening perspectives.

• GAME Guilty Gear
• COMPANY Arc System Works