Titre:
Fight, magic, items : the history of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs in the west
Auteur:
PUBDATE:
2022
GVPL_PUBLICATION_INFO:
Philadelphia : Running Press, 2022.
Description matérielle:
xii, 307 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Numéro international normalisé des livres (ISBN):
9780762479634
Résumé:
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.
Table des matières:
8-Bit beginnings -- The golden age -- Meteoric -- The boom -- The dark years -- The next generation.
Terme de vedette-matière:
LANGUAGE:
Anglais
