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Fight, Magic, Items - The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs in the West (Paperback)
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Fight, Magic, Items - The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs in the West (Paperback)
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Take a journey through the history of Japanese role-playing
games-from the creators who built it, the games that defined it,
and the stories that transformed pop culture and continue to
capture the imaginations of millions of fans to this day.The
Japanese roleplaying game (JRPG) genre is one that is known for
bold, unforgettable characters; rich stories, and some of the most
iconic and beloved games in the industry. Inspired by early western
RPGs and introducing technology and artistic styles that pushed the
boundaries of what video games could be, this genre is responsible
for creating some of the most complex, bold, and beloved games in
history-and it has the fanbase to prove it. In Fight, Magic, Items,
Aidan Moher guides readers through the fascinating history of
JRPGs, exploring the technical challenges, distinct narrative and
artistic visions, and creative rivalries that fueled the creation
of countless iconic games and their quest to become the best, not
only in Japan, but in North America, too. Moher starts with the
origin stories of two classic Nintendo titles, Final Fantasy and
Dragon Quest, and immerses readers in the world of JRPGs, following
the interconnected history from through the lens of their creators
and their stories full of hope, risk, and pixels, from the tiny
teams and almost impossible schedules that built the foundations of
the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest franchises; Reiko Kodama pushing
the narrative and genre boundaries with Phantasy Star; the
unexpected team up between Horii and Sakaguchi to create Chrono
Trigger; or the unique mashup of classic Disney with Final Fantasy
coolness in Kingdom Hearts. Filled with firsthand interviews and
behind-the-scenes looks into the development, reception, and
influence of JRPGs, Fight, Magic, Items captures the evolution of
the genre and why it continues to grab us, decades after those
first iconic pixelated games released.
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