

If a method of expression was used in an earlier title, there’s no reason it can’t be incorporated into the newer titles. If they have information they feel might be useful, we encourage the exchange of information across development companies. The teams on the former titles released information for the newer teams.

You have announced several titles that use HD-2D, like “Dragon Quest III” and “Live A Live.” – Is there any sharing of expertise among these titles?Īsano: There is. I imagine a thorough check is done before actual development starts. HD-2D is a new technique, yet the quality remains consistent even when the developer changes. Speaking to Japanese gaming publication 4Gamer, Triangle Strategy producers Tomoya Asano and Yasuaki Arai, talked about the HD-2D art-style and revealed that the visual-style costs more than people most likely realise. Square Enix are renowned for their impressive HD-2D tech which has driven the visual style of their Nintendo Switch JRPGs including the well-received Triangle Strategy and Octopath Traveler.
