The Games That Shaped Ghost of Yotei’s Lead

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Erika Ishii recently revealed their three favorite games of all time — The Wind Waker, Return of the Obra Dinn, and The Last of Us — and the list says a lot about the kind of stories they’re drawn to.

Each game took creative risks: bold art direction, experimental storytelling, and deeply human narratives. For Ishii, these weren’t just games — they were formative experiences that helped define their love for narrative-driven design.

It’s no surprise that those influences show up in Ghost of Yotei, where emotion, atmosphere, and storytelling take center stage.

[cryptohog]

not surprised at all these picks are all about vibe and story over just gameplay which kinda explains their design choices in ghost of yotei