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Developer Challenges Nostalgia: PS1 Graphics Were No Easy Task

8/11/2025

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Koji Sugimoto, a seasoned developer at Square Enix, voiced his bewilderment over the fondness for PS1's low-poly graphics. He reminisced about the struggles developers endured with texture warping and shallow depth, emphasizing the immense effort needed to navigate these technological hurdles. His insights challenge the romanticized view of retro gaming, revealing the hard work behind the nostalgia.

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Story summary

Koji Sugimoto, a seasoned developer at Square Enix, voiced his bewilderment over the fondness for PS1's low-poly graphics. He reminisced about the struggles developers endured with texture warping and shallow depth, emphasizing the immense effort needed to navigate these technological hurdles. His insights challenge the romanticized view of retro gaming, revealing the hard work behind the nostalgia.