You already know that this creative is a key piece at Nintendo. In this case we are talking about news focused on Shigeru Miyamoto, a fundamental developer in the company.
Statement by Shigeru Miyamoto
Specifically, we have confirmation that Miyamoto, creator of key franchises such as Super Mario, Donkey Kong or The Legend of Zelda, has explained how he decided on the final design of the Pikmin. The creative already had the idea of Pikmin as a game with small exploring creatures in search of treasure. He worked with several members of Nintendo to bring this vision to life, which influenced the final design of the Pikmin.
During a recent interview between Shigesato Itoi, creator of Earthbound, and Miyamoto on game development, questions arose about Pikmin. Although Miyamoto did not reveal the name of the designer, he mentioned having worked with someone from Nintendo to define the visual style of the Pikmin. After discarding several ideas, one sketch in particular, which a small character with a leaf on his head
This design, with the flower on the Pikmin’s head, led Shigeru Miyamoto to reflect on details such as how these creatures drink water, whether they do it through the flower or through the mouth. These details, based on the visual design, piqued Miyamoto’s curiosity and revealed the potential that the Pikmin franchise had.
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