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Kotaku's Rebekah Valentine talks with game designer Bennett Foddy – who credits Super Mario Sunshine as a foundational inspiration for the walking simulator, Baby Steps. He praises its tactile world, expressive movement, and experimental design – arguing that the harsh critical backlash against Sunshine’s rough edges discouraged big-budget studios from taking creative risks.#game #games #gamedevelopment #gamedev #gamedesign #videogame #videogames ... See MoreSee Less

Baby Steps Dev Says Mario Sunshine Hate Has 'Confined' Nintendo Devs

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How the summery heat of Isle Delfino inspired the grueling hike of Baby Steps
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