Hideki Kamiya, the creator of Bayonetta and Devil May Cry, believes that the main thing in action games is not spectacular graphics, but original mechanics and gameplay ideas.
"When I start working on a new game, I always try to come up with something unique — a mechanic that can only be experienced in that particular game."
In Bayonetta, this feature was Witch Time — a system for slowing down time after perfectly dodging an enemy's attack. In Okami, the team created the Celestial Brush, allowing the player to literally draw on the screen and influence the game world.
Kamiya emphasized that as a player, he is not looking for improved graphics, but for the emotions that new ideas bring:
"I want to admire the unique experiences that only one specific game can give. Graphics are certainly improving, but for me, that's secondary."
At the same time, the designer noted that modern 3D action games are experiencing a real renaissance. There used to be few such games, but now stylish, dynamic projects built on combinations of strikes are appearing.
"Lately, more and more dynamic, spectacular products based on combinations of strikes are being released."
