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People are discussing Gen ATLAS and clarifying that it includes gun-like gameplay elements, but the creator (Fumito Ueda) doesn’t want it framed as a shooter. The conversation centers on how combat or weapons fit into the game’s intended genre and tone.

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Key Takeaway Gen ATLAS may feature guns, but Fumito Ueda is emphasizing it should not be thought of as a shooter.
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Gen ATLAS may feature guns, but Fumito Ueda is emphasizing it should not be thought of as a shooter.

People are discussing Gen ATLAS and clarifying that it includes gun-like gameplay elements, but the creator (Fumito Ueda) doesn’t want it framed as a shooter. The conversation centers on how combat or weapons fit into the game’s intended genre and tone.

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Top 1 signals · Gen ATLAS may feature guns, but Fumito Ueda is emphasizing
Rock Paper Shotgun · 12d ago
Yes, you have a gun in Gen Atlas, but Fumito Ueda doesn't want you to think it's a shooter

Briefing Findings · Gen ATLAS may feature guns, but Fumito Ueda is emphasizing

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Requested framing Don’t think it’s a shooter

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  • Watch for further commentary from Fumito Ueda or official Gen ATLAS interviews clarifying gameplay genre/tone. Rock Paper Shotgun

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  • Yes, you have a gun in Gen Atlas, but Fumito Ueda doesn't want you to think it's a shooter Rock Paper Shotgun
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"I'm here to create something new that does not exist, that no one has ever done before" - Fumito Ueda on Gen Atlas' inspirations, shooter elements, and his distinct style | RPG Site

We talk to Fumito Ueda about how Gen Atlas embraces, and diverges from, the distinct tone and style of his previous games.

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"It's not just one definition or meaning" - legendary designer Fumito Ueda says Gen Atlas, the title of his new game, means more than you might think

What's in a name? As far as ICO, Shadow of the Colossus and The Last Guardian creator Fumito Ueda is concerned, quite a lot actually.

11d ago News by Robert Purchese Associate Editor
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