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In a recent interview with GAME Watch, Shift Up CEO Hyung-tae Kim and Goddess of Victory: Nikke director Hyung-seok Yoo talked about their inspirations for creating some of the game studio’s many memorable characters. If you’re wondering what a CEO like Kim has to do with game design, he is one of the people in charge of the Goddess of Victory: Nikke’s character designs as well as the director, producer, and a designer for Stellar Blade. Before his days at Shift Up, he was an artist and designer for titles like Blade and Soul and Magna Carta.

When asked by Game Watch about his decidedly voluptuous character designs for Stellar Blade and Nikke, Kim comments, “It’s not something I do consciously. The users like it and there’s a demand for it, but it’s also something I personally like, so the designs are just a natural result of me following my instincts.”

Kim delves a little deeper into Goddess of Victory: Nikke’s character design process, saying that his design philosophy has become ingrained within the rest of the staff members: “By the way, the ratio of female creators we have working on Nikke is high, but the team still values these kinds of character designs. It makes me feel almost as if my DNA has had an effect on the staff, which I’m secretly very happy about.”

Despite the numerous collaborations and alternative outfits in Goddess of Victory: Nikke, Kim says that the most important thing when designing new characters is to make sure they fit into the overarching narrative. Each character’s design elements must fit the story in some way and reflect their personality. While Kim admits that looking attractive is important, it is secondary to the character’s importance in Nikke’s post-apocalyptic future Earth.

So just who are Hyung-tae Kim and Hyung-seok’s Yoo favorite Nikkes?

Kim’s pick is Anis, as he was not only involved in her character design, but considers her his “ideal type of woman,” both in terms of figure and personality.

Yoo prefers Snow White, as she appears often in both the past and present stories told in the game. Her questions about the Nikkes’ nature and humanity give her depth and make her more relatable.

Kim, Yoo, and the rest of the Goddess of Victory: Nikke development team at Shift Up are currently hard at work on the game’s second anniversary, so expect more appealing character designs that tie into the story.

Shift Up CEO says his Stellar Blade and NIKKE character designs come from "following his instincts" - AUTOMATON WEST

Shift Up CEO and Stellar Blade director Hyung-tae Kim talks about the philosophy behind his voluptuous character designs.

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[XXL]

 

[N1tr0sOx1d3]

He likes the female body and that’s absolutely fine

 

[Thebonehead]

His instincts

 

[Fabieter]

 

[Bartski]

 

[analog_future]

His instincts

 

[Reaseru]

The man walks the path of righteousness.

 

[winjer]

 

[Jack Videogames]

 

[TintoConCasera]

 

[Stitch]

 

[Little Chicken]

The users like it and there’s a demand for it, but it’s also something I personally like

So it's just fan service for people who have never seen tits IRL

 

[TheThreadsThatBindUs]

His instincts

When not doing so can give you cancer, you better spank that monkey, fam.

 

[Filben]

So it's just fan service for people who have never seen tits IRL

Why not both? Seen it in real life and still like it in a virtual space? What's it got to do with real life? I don't know, I'm the type of guy who can look at a beautiful thing or person the 9999th time and still enjoy it and appreciate it.

A beautiful body is a beautiful body – even stylized – whether it be on a poster, display, or real life. You can enjoy all of them. They're not mutual exclusive.

 

[TheThreadsThatBindUs]

So it's just fan service for people who have never seen tits IRL

So, you've seen tits IRL and you never need nor have any desire to see them again?

Are you afraid of tits, fam?

 

[Jack Videogames]

So it's just fan service for people who have never seen tits IRL

Fellas, if you ever seen a woman in real life should you think the Mona Lisa is boring?

 

[Gonzito]

More like following his dick but okay I wont complain because I prefer this over that thing called Abby from TLOU2

 

[wizaga]

Primal instincts, got to respect the man for that. I am grateful

 

[TintoConCasera]

Spoiler

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Anis is pretty awesome.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

 

[K' Dash]

 

[Mister Wolf]

Thousands of years of evolution has brought us here. A peak human. Keep up the good work sir.

 

[Cornbread78]

Horny fellow he is

 

[Aenima]

Funny enough one of my favourite Nikke characters is Modernia that was designed by his wife.

Most based CEO. Also his instincts:

 

[Chechack]

Man's a genius with witty writing

 

[finalflame]

His instincts:

 

[Lambogenie]

As funny as it is, it's a damn good point designers and devs need to understand. The more you talk, the more bullshit you sound.

You like girls? Cool. You like hench bald men? Cool. Do it with conviction!

Will you offend someone? There are billions of us, of course you will!

 

[Jinxed]

*Sigh*

 

[Little Chicken]

So, you've seen tits IRL and you never need nor have any desire to see them again?

Are you afraid of tits, fam?

I'd be more turned on if they tied a Series S to her chest.

 

[Hollowpoint5557]

I wish Stellar Blade would get a deep sale.

 

[Vick]

And he should keep following those God-given instincts for the rest of time.

 

[Tams]

More like following his dick but okay I wont complain because I prefer this over that thing called Abby from TLOU2

 

[yogaflame]

 

[PJX]

I ain't going to lie. This one caught me wondering wtf was the point of this. Then I saw it and I nearly spit out my drink.

 

[ChuckeRearmed]

Noice

 

[Jaguar Victory]

On the one hand, I handily approve. On the other hand, my wife would slowly start to poison me if I was playing that in the living room.

 

[Filben]

And he should keep following those God-given instincts for the rest of time.

Sweet Jesus... this game is getting better and better.

Only thing, visually, making it even better is if the rumoured PC port is geting ray tracing support (or the Pro version?). Anyways, the post-launch support for this game is quite impeccable.

 

[finalflame]

And he should keep following those God-given instincts for the rest of time.

Damn, time to replay. Is there DLC announced yet?

 

[Shubh_C63]

Always listen to your gut

 

[Icymanipulator]

So it's just fan service for people who have never seen tits IRL

By that logic, comments like these are made by people who have never seen tits IRL

 

[j0hnnix]

 

[PeteBull]

So it's just fan service for people who have never seen tits IRL

Its always funny how ppl like that try to shame young men(who as teenagers/young adults are basically at 0 or close to 0 of sexual value, so usually virgins till they work on themselfs and lvl up in various ways till they can actually attract women, which is how this world works) but whores who get more bodies than john wick even before 21yo get all the encouragement while they losing their sexual value which was given for free, upfront

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

 

[Radical_3d]

Edit: Aw... c'mon! Beaten by Gamer_By_Proxy : (

 

[mckmas8808]

It's working for him, so yeah........keep it up.

 

[Fortress of Regrets]

Nice instincts.

I guess this monday at Reflector Entertainment there's leadership people who wish their instincts were as good.

 

[vagabond-]

bro got the good taste as expected

 

[DeepEnigma]

So it's just fan service for people who have never seen tits IRL

Why did the chicken cross the road?

To see dem tiddies.