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Is there a temptation to improve the
gameplay, mechanics or story when
you’re presented with an opportunity
like this?
Yes, it is hard for me not to be tempted
into improving certain elements. I
was really pressed for time during the
development of the original game, so
when I paused to reflect following its
completion, it was inevitable that there
would be some parts for which I felt
“hmmm…”
Usually it is impossible to develop a
title again, however, I always consider
myself lucky to have another chance to do
so when remaking a title like this.
Are there any plans for additional
content to be released post-launch?
There is no plan for add-on content
with this title because we are focusing on
developing the new Zelda title for Wii U,
so please look forward to it.
Tantalus have been working on games
for over 20 years – what was it about
them that seemed the right fit for the
HD remake of
Twilight Princess
?
I felt they had strong developing skills
from seeing their work across remakes
of previous titles, so I decided to ask
Tantalus to remake this title.
As a result, I think they created great
work beyond my expectations.
How closely did you work with
Tantalus on the project?
Ms. Sano:
Actually, I didn’t make it
to Australia, however we utilised a video
conference and web system.
In the beginning, there was some
confusion in communicating over the
Internet, but we came to enjoy a lively
exchange of opinions as we got used to
the environment.
Most of all, it was very encouraging
for us that Tantalus always worked with
our requests.
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Assistant Director on
Twilight Princess HD,
Ms. Tomomi Sano
, talks about Australian
studio Tantalus' involvement in the project.
What kind of input did you receive
from Mr. Miyamoto or Mr. Aonuma
during the development?
There were various inputs with a focus
on improving the ease of game play. In
fact, their opening remarks were “We
want to fix something! We don’t want
to put rupees back into a treasure chest
when the wallet is full.”
The opened treasure chest is a very
important sign of how much you have
achieved, so I think many players might
have had something in the back of their
mind while playing.
Perhaps Mr. Aonuma was the one who
had something in the back of his mind
the most!
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The Legend
of Zelda:
Twilight
Princess HD
is out March 5