Takaya Imamura may have left Nintendo back in 2021, but his legacy at the Japanese giant remains undeniable. Having spent more than three decades at the company as a designer, Imamura was crucial in the creation of some of gaming's most iconic characters, including Captain Falcon, the eccentric Tingle, and, of course, the legendary Fox McCloud.
Following the surprise announcement of Star Fox, a full remake of the classic Star Fox 64, Imamura took to social media to share his thoughts with the community. Much like millions of fans worldwide, he seems to have found a very compelling reason to finally pick up a Nintendo Switch 2, though his praise for the project came with a bit of a bittersweet aftertaste.
A Matter of Supervision and Art Direction
In a series of posts on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Imamura initially showed legitimate excitement about the revival of the franchise. “Star Fox is finally going to be revived…”, he wrote, followed by a heartfelt, “This isn’t a dream, right?”
However, the honeymoon phase hit a bit of a snag once the conversation shifted toward the game's updated character designs.
When asked by fans what he thought of the new look...
