This stunningly illustrated, behind-the-scenes exploration features the most-talked-about and popular titles in the market. The 26 games are described with details that take the reader behind what is seen on the screen. The artists and illustrators who created each game are extensively interviewed and explain what is unique about their game, what challenges had to be overcome to create it, and how the characters and stories were created.
Japan is the world power in video game development, producing the most popular video hardware and software in the world. This stunningly illustrated, behind-the-scenes exploration features the most-talked-about and popular titles in the market. The 26 games are described with details that take the reader behind what is seen on the screen. The artists and illustrators who created each game are extensively interviewed and explain what is unique about their game, what challenges had to be overcome to create it, and how the characters and stories were created. They also describe what software and digital techniques,often invented by them, were used to create the look and feel of each game and game world.
Interview What"s Behind the Game Graphics
Game Graphics Gallery
Unlimited Saga
Final Fantasy X-2
Robot Alchemic Drive
Steel Battalion
Resident Evil Zero
JoJo"s Bizarre Adventure
Onimusha 2 Samurai"s Destiny
Panzer Dragoon Orta
Sakura Taisen 4 Koi seyo Otome
Virtual-On Marz
Soul Calibur II
Venus & Braves
Contra Shattered Soldier
Zone of the Enders The 2nd Runner
Dark Cloud 2
Popolocrois Hajimari no Bouken
Energy Airforce
Space Raiders
Armored Core 3 Silent Line
Disaster Report
Kamaitachi no Yoru 2
Lupin the 3rd Treasure of the Sorcerer King
SD Gundam G Generation Neo
Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball
Rygar The Legendary Adventure
One Piece The Adventure in Grandline
Appendix
Resources
Credits
Index
Acknowledaements