--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Ever since 'Demon's Souls,' I've really…" description: "\"Ever since 'Demon's Souls,' I've really been pursuing making games that give players a sense of accomplishment by overcoming tremendous odds.\" — Hideta..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d7c/hidetaka-miyazaki-9840_accomplishment_ever-since-demon-s-souls-i-ve-really-bee_3137598.jpg" --- # Ever since 'Demon's Souls,' I've really been pursuing… ![“Ever since 'Demon's Souls,' I've really been pursuing making games that give players a sense of accomplishment by overcoming tremendous odds.” quote by Hidetaka Miyazaki](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d7c/hidetaka-miyazaki-9840_accomplishment_ever-since-demon-s-souls-i-ve-really-bee_3137598.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d7c/hidetaka-miyazaki-9840_accomplishment_ever-since-demon-s-souls-i-ve-really-bee_3137598.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d7c/hidetaka-miyazaki-9840_accomplishment_ever-since-demon-s-souls-i-ve-really-bee_3137598.jpg) > “Ever since 'Demon's Souls,' I've really been pursuing making games that give players a sense of accomplishment by overcoming tremendous odds.” [Hidetaka Miyazaki](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hidetaka-miyazaki/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The creator values games that reward players for overcoming extreme challenges, emphasizing satisfaction from perseverance. **In simple terms:** Games should give a sense of achievement. Key Takeaway Design games with meaningful difficulty. Themes challenge achievement perseverance Mood motivational reflective Type design philosophical When to use this quote - hardcore gaming - indie game design - player feedback loops Key Concepts player agency reward systems Questions to Reflect On - How to balance difficulty and enjoyment? - What rewards feel most satisfying? 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