When you think of Suda51 (Suda Goichi), you likely recall titles like Killer 7 for the Nintendo GameCube and No More Heroes for the Nintendo Wii. While most of his work was only released in Japan, Suda51 and Grasshopper Manufacture developed a nice cult following based off those two titles, which resulted in the team porting over the 2001 PlayStation 2 Japanese release of Flower, Sun and Rain for the Nintendo DS and the American audiences. Without being outdone by anyone, Flower, Sun and Rain uniquely blends puzzles and adventure into one, creating an "unpredictable and off the wall story" that won't be easily forgotten.
During a panel at Momocon, Grasshopper Manufacture founder Goichi "Suda51" Suda talked about possible Switch ports of his games.
He should. Although I'd like to see something new from him. Or how about Shadows of the Damned 2?
. It features some of Suda51’s bravest experiments, and though not all of them may prove to be successful, it remains a thoughtful creation thanks to the sheer amount of detail in the world of Lospass Island.
Hardcore Gamer: Goichi Suda, better known as Suda51, has undoubtedly contributed some of the most imaginative video games in the history of the medium. Whether it’s the cerebral thrills of Killer7 or the over-the-top action of No More Heroes, Suda51 has brought the arthouse to games. Although he’s been working for nearly twenty-five years, Suda51 is showing no signs of slowing down and is remastering the classic The Silver Case for release this fall. In celebration of this release, we’ve decided to curate a limited run series dubbed “Summer of Suda,” which will take a look back of some of his most memorable games, evaluating what they contributed at the time of their release and how history looks back at them today. Keep an eye out for exclusive interviews with some of the auteur’s most famed collaborators like Takashi Miyamoto, Masashi Ooka and of course Suda51 himself as they reveal never-before-seen behind-the-scenes info as the series progresses this summer.
