Aonuma Discusses Fan Feedback at E3 and How Ideologies in Zelda Games Are “Kind of Scary”

Today we noticed some interesting comments from the series’ producer, Eiji Aonuma, in a previous interview with GamesMaster. Aonuma talks about hearing fan feedback on how the latest in-development Zelda title is shaping up. He also talks about the fact that he hasn’t “and won’t be trying to put any message or meaning into the games.” Take a look at the quotes below to see his full statements.

“We’re constantly thinking about how to make it unique compared to other games, both in general as well as to others in the Zelda series. Of course, the response of fans is most important and something we care very much about, which is why recently we have been showing early previews at events like E3. We’re looking to see that there are no problems with the directions we’re taking, and are reflecting the reactions we do get into subsequent development.

I haven’t and won’t be trying to put any message or meaning into the games. (If someone else were to make a Zelda game though, of course it might be different.) Occasionally I receive messages from fans telling me how playing Zelda games has changed their lives. While of course this makes me incredibly happy to hear, I feel a great sense of responsibility as well, so part of me feels that developers putting their own ideologies in games is kind of scary.” — Eiji Aonuma

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Source: Nintendo Everything