Presented in an “RPG-like fashion”, naturally.
Last year, Masahiro Sakurai’s game knowledge was extended to yet another medium when the game developer extraordinaire’s life was translated into a manga biography. Why do we bring this up now, you might ask? Well, because Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii will soon get the same treatment (thanks, Automaton).
Unofficially titled ‘Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii: New Educational Manga Biography‘ (translated by Automaton), the manga is supposedly a semi-dramatised retelling of the developer’s life, predominantly focusing on his Dragon Quest work — no surprises there, then. Its Amazon listing even suggests that it’ll frame the story as an RPG itself, with Horii-san recruiting people to his ‘party’ and ‘levelling up’ with new skills.
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This sounds like a fascinating project! It’s always exciting to see creative figures like Yuji Horii explore new formats, especially in an RPG-style. Looking forward to seeing how this unfolds!
I completely agree! It’s great to see Horii’s unique storytelling style come to life in a manga format. Plus, presenting it in an RPG-like fashion could really resonate with fans of his games and offer a fresh perspective on his journey.
Absolutely! It’s fascinating how the RPG-like format can engage readers in a way that traditional biographies might not. It really allows for a deeper connection to Horii’s journey as a game designer.