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Nier Automata's Yoko Taro thinks his generation of directors has "a lot of weirdos", himself included, because "games weren't mainstream like they are now"
Nier and Drakengard director Yoko Taro believes his generation of game directors are 'weirdos' and 'selfish people' due to the less mainstream nature of games during their formative years. He suggests that directors who prioritize the game's vision over individual staff opinions are better suited for leadership roles, while emphasizing that this does not excuse poor communication.
Nier Automata-inspired indie includes a system that Yoko Taro "stopped" being added to his own action RPG, and one of his fellow lead devs is "honestly a little jealous"
The indie game Homura Hime, inspired by Nier: Automata, features a shooting mechanic that series creator Yoko Taro previously removed from his own action RPG. Taro and Nier: Automata game designer Takahisa Taura expressed their thoughts on the indie title, with Taura noting his excitement at seeing the mechanic implemented. Taro also stated he is happy when developers are influenced by or even copy his work, viewing it as a form of respect.
