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Yuji Horii (堀井 雄二, Horii Yūji, born January 6, 1954) is a Japanese author, video game designer, writer and director best known as the creator of the Dragon Quest franchise, supervising and writing the scenario for Chrono Trigger, and The Portopia Serial Murder Case, released in 1983 as one of the first visual novel adventure games.
- Armor Project
- Waseda University
- 1982–present
- January 6, 1954 (age 69), Sumoto, Hyōgo, Japan
Jan 3, 2024 · Yuji Horii (堀井 雄二, Horii Yūji, also written as Yuuji Horii; born January 6, 1954 in Awaji Island, Japan) is a Japanese video game designer and scenario writer best known as the creator of the Dragon Quest series.
Aug 29, 2018 · Learn how Yuji Horii invented the genre of Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs) by adapting PC RPGs to the NES platform. Discover his influences, challenges, and vision for storytelling and gameplay in Dragon Quest.
Sep 25, 2019 · Learn about the Switch version of the acclaimed RPG Dragon Quest XI, created by Yuji Horii and produced by Hokuto Okamoto. They discuss the 2D mode, the new content, the western success and more.
May 27, 2011 · Business. An in-depth interview with Yuji Horii, creator of Dragon Quest, which remains the most popular console IP in Japan and the root of the country's obsession with RPGs -- a calm center to the storm the game industry faces in the region. Christian Nutt, Contributor. May 27, 2011. 16 Min Read.
- Christian Nutt
Feb 18, 2011 · One of the most well-known game developers in the world, Yuji Horii created Dragon Quest all the way back in 1986, and has been in charge of the series ever since.
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Jul 10, 2010 · Yuji Horii, the creator of Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger, talks about his latest game, the challenges of multiplayer, and the evolution of the RPG genre. Read his insights on story, art, and the legacy of Dragon Quest.
