We are often asked what makes a winning Character Design in a game. The following presentation explains some of the essential aspects of creating memorable game characters. It is a recipe where all ingredients count.

The following statistics support the importance of creating memorable video game characters in your next project:

–A survey by the Entertainment Software Association found that 60% of gamers say that characters are the most important aspect of a video game.

–According to a study by the University of Southern California, characters who undergo a transformation or change throughout the course of a story are more likely to be remembered by audiences. This underscores the importance of creating meaningful character arcs.

–The success of video game franchises with iconic characters, such as Mario, Zelda, and Pokemon, demonstrates the importance of memorable characters. For example, the Mario franchise has sold over 600 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling video game franchise of all time.

–A survey by the International Game Developers Association found that 60% of game developers believe that character design is the most important factor in creating a successful video game.