"Stellar Blade" (also translated as Star Blade) producer Kim Hyung-tae has previously said that "NieR: Automata" is the biggest inspiration for this game, and recently "Nier" series producer Yokoo Taro visited Shift Up Studio and discussed the two games with Kim Hyung-tae, during which Yokoo Taro said that he thinks "Sword Star" is a better game than "NieR: Automata".
"Sword Star is an amazing game. I think it's much better than NieR: Automata.
...... The game's graphics are completely next-gen quality, and the direction of the character design is fantastic. Mr. Kim's unique style of handsome male characters and cute female characters is really attractive. Shops in RPG games often have close-ups of shopkeepers, and I don't like that because I find it unnatural. "Sword Star" also has such shots, but the owner is so cute, so I don't mind!
...... "Sword Star" actually makes me quite jealous. It's a game with great concepts and graphics. You can see from the product how you (Kim Hyung-tae) and the staff of the studio work hard together. As someone who works with a development studio as an outsider, it's impossible for me to share my vision and thoughts on the details like you do. I'm really envious. ”