{"id":15430,"date":"2025-07-25T09:54:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T00:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rpgbakin.com\/?p=15430"},"modified":"2025-12-03T14:55:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T05:55:18","slug":"%e7%a5%81%e7%ad%94%e9%99%a2%e6%85%8e%e3%81%8c%e7%b4%a1%e3%81%90%e3%80%81%e5%bd%b1%e3%81%a8%e7%a5%88%e3%82%8a%e3%81%ae%e3%83%95%e3%82%a1%e3%83%b3%e3%82%bf%e3%82%b8%e3%83%bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpgbakin.com\/en\/blog\/made-with-bakin\/15430","title":{"rendered":"A Fantasy of Shadows and Prayers, Woven by MAKOTO KEDOUIN"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Through an unexpected connection, we had the opportunity to collaborate with MAKOTO KEDOUIN, the creator best known for Corpse Party, to create a brand-new sample game using “RPG Developer Bakin” (hereafter referred to as Bakin). This has led to the launch of a special interview series on the official Bakin website, where we will explore the joys and challenges of game development\u2014perfect for those who are thinking about creating their own games or are currently working on one. In this first installment, we explore the origins of Mr. Kedouin\u2019s journey as a creator and hear his thoughts on what makes RPG Developer Bakin so compelling.<\/div>

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MAKOTO KEDOUIN<\/h6>\n

He is a Japanese game creator and scenario writer. He was born in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. He first gained attention as a student with his self-made horror game Corpse Party, which began as a doujin (indie) project and was later developed into a commercial title.
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1. What made you want to try making your own game in the first place?<\/h6>\n
\u2014\u2014 Well, looking back, I was a child who loved imagining stories.<\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n
I would pass around notebooks with friends and draw pencil-drawn relay comics, or create new characters in the margins of textbooks during class and get scolded by teachers.<\/span><\/h6>\n
That’s when I started playing the Famicom, and when I encountered adventure games and RPGs that placed a strong emphasis on story, I was inevitably hooked.<\/span><\/h6>\n
I played them with all my might, enthusiastically sharing them with friends, and even recorded games like \u201cFamicom Detective Club\u201d on video to show others (laughs).<\/span><\/h6>\n
At the time, game hardware wasn’t as high-spec as it is now, so looking back, it was like a showcase of how creators could express their \u201cinner universe\u201d within those limited constraints.<\/span><\/h6>\n
\u201cCan a game console do this?\u201d \u201cWow, it’s like a movie!\u201d… The way I felt back then was a bit different from how I feel now.<\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n
As I played, marveling at how amazing it was and thinking, \u201cThis is exactly what I wanted to see!\u201d I eventually started to think, \u201cIf I were to do this, I’d do it like this…\u201d I think this gradually led me to shift toward wanting to create games myself. And the moment I truly decided to \u201cgive it a try\u201d was when I encountered an \u201cRPG creation tool\u201d for the PC-9801 during  my school days. <\/span><\/h6>\n
I had the thought, “I want to create a story,” and “If I’m going to make one, I want it to be in the game I love.” But at the same time, programming was a specialized skill, and I thought it would be impossible without professional help. However, this tool was designed to allow anyone to create games without programming knowledge, and it provided an intuitive user interface tailored for beginners. It was the moment when game creation suddenly felt within reach, and I thought, \u201cMaybe I can do this too.\u201d Compared to modern game development tools, it had limitations and simpler features, but it was something that made me feel the joy of creating something on my own.<\/span><\/h6>\n
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2. How did you feel when you first completed it?<\/h6>\n
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\u2014\u2014 I felt a huge sense of accomplishment! I created an ending credit roll that showed my name over and over again, along with a long list of friends who had nothing to do with it\u2014and I basked in the satisfaction for a while.<\/div>\n
But within a day, I was already back at it. I think this applies to all forms of creativity\u2014creation is so enjoyable that it feels like there’s no end to the pursuit of perfection. Even now, after mastering a project, I still want to make adjustments and find myself saying things like, \u201cCan we tweak this effect in the next update?\u201d (laughs).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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3. What would you recommend to someone who wants to make games but doesn’t know how to program?<\/h6>\n
\u2014\u2014 Above all, what will keep you going is having characters\u2014the protagonists\u2014who you can constantly interact with and who watch over you as you create. The more appealing they are to you, the more you\u2019ll want to work hard for them. Start by creating a character filled with your own \u201cfavorite\u201d elements. From there, consider game development tools as the optimal brushes and palette to bring those characters into the game you envision, just as I did.<\/div>\n
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If you’re someone with strong confidence in your communication skills and sense of responsibility, then nowadays it’s a great option to use the internet to reach out to programmers or find game development communities to collaborate with. That said, if you want to pour all your ideals, selfish desires, and maybe even obsessive love (?) for your characters into your project, it’s actually best to start in an environment where you can do everything by yourself.<\/div>\n
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In other words, game development tools like \u201cRPG Developer Bakin,\u201d which can be used by individuals, can become the strongest allies for you and your characters in your journey to create games.<\/div>\n
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4. Have you ever faced setbacks? What motivated you to keep going?<\/h6>\n
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\u2014\u2014 I was creating a game called \u201cCorpse Party\u201d using an RPG creation tool for the PC-9801, but then the Great Hanshin Earthquake of 1995 struck, and I was unable to continue my work. The university I was attending at the time closed, and after cleaning up and helping with relief efforts in the area, I found myself with a lot of time at home. It was during this period that my motivation to create returned, and I started working on this game again. <\/div>\n
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I would work on it until late at night, and the first thing I did when I woke up in the morning was turn on my PC. Inspired by the characters in the scenario who were fighting through their hardships, and the connections with my friends who were helping me create the music and backgrounds, I found myself once again immersed in the project and was able to finish it all at once. <\/div>\n
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Doing something, even if it’s small, is \u201cmoving forward.\u201d I think that mindset was what supported me during that time. I believe that the environment at the time and \u201cCorpse Party\u201d had a significant influence on my creative work.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Famicom Detective Club<\/b><\/p>

Famicom Detective Club is an adventure game released for the Nintendo Famicom(NES) in 1988. Published by Nintendo, it was a mystery game themed around detective work that gained popularity. The story follows a young detective solving various cases, and it was notable for its heavy storyline and cinematic presentation, which were rare at the time.<\/p>

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A series of personal computers released by NEC in 1982. It dominated the Japanese personal computer market from the 1980s to the early 1990s, becoming a national icon.<\/p>

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Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake<\/b><\/p>

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1. What are the things you absolutely won’t compromise on when creating a game?<\/h6>\n
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There are many aspects of game creation that I want to focus on, such as the story’s appeal, the addictive gameplay, playability, UI comfort, and coolness. However, the core of a game, in my opinion, is the charm of the characters, so I always strive to prioritize that above all else.<\/div>\n
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2. Where do you usually start: the story, the characters, or the game system?<\/h6>\n
\u2014\u2014 It depends on the project, but in my case, I usually start by outlining the overall story and then building the characters that will inhabit it. From there, I consider what systems would effectively highlight each character’s unique traits, refine those ideas, and incorporate them into the system… that’s the general flow.<\/div>\n
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3. How do you bring the things you love to life in your work?<\/h6>\n
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\u2014\u2014 I think passion comes first. It\u2019s a vague expression, but at its core, the most important thing is to cherish your love for the things you like as your motivation. From there, you carefully translate that into characters and systems.<\/div>\n
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In my case, I have a lot of horror ideas, so I start with a central theme like, \u201cThis time, I want to do this genre of horror,\u201d and then<\/div>\n
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