Best Quote by Jenova Chen
“'Journey' was very much inspired by Joseph Campbell's work for 'The Hero's Journey,' but, from among his works, I like 'The Power of Myth' best.”
About This Quote
Campbell’s monomyth inspired the game, but the author prefers the broader insights of “The Power of Myth.”
In simple terms: Mythic storytelling informs design, especially broader myth analysis.
Key Takeaway
Study universal narratives.
Themes
storytelling
mythology
game design
Mood
creative
inquisitive
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- video game development
- education
- branding
- film making
Key Concepts
Narrative theory
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do myths shape player experience?
- When should you break the hero’s journey?
A Different Perspective
Mythic frameworks may oversimplify cultures.
![“But then I got into Joseph Campbell—The Power of Myth and The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Joseph Campbell was the first person to really open my eyes to [the] compassionate side of life, or of thought. . . . Campbell was the guy who really kind of put it all together for me, and not in a way I…” quote by Timothy Ferriss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/256/timothy-ferriss-973_art_but-then-i-got-into-joseph-campbell-the_1747363.jpg)
