After admitting he was a Master Chief fanboy years ago, Atelier Yumia producer says the crafting JRPG's "biggest reference" is Halo

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Here’s a connection I’d never have made myself.

“My biggest reference was the first Halo game,” Hosoi says in the clip below.

“When I first experienced an open-world FPS, it made me realize how big the world can be.

In this brand new experience, even as a kid, it gave me a lot of excitement.”

But hey, Halo’s iconic for a reason.

Savior of humanity, bringer of JRPG ports - Master Chief’s impact has to be admired.