Kazuhiko Aoki (青木 和彦, Aoki Kazuhiko) (born 6 November 1961) is a Japanese video game designer. He is most famous for assembling the team that created Chrono Trigger, which he produced, and for his designs for the Final Fantasy series.[1]
Kazuhiko Aoki | |
|---|---|
| 青木 和彦 | |
| Born | 6 November 1961 |
| Occupation(s) | Director, producer, game designer |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Employer | Square Enix |
Games
editAoki has been credited, in some capacity, with the following games.[2]
| Year | Title | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Cruise Chaser Blassty | Game design |
| 1987 | Nakayama Miho no Tokimeki High School | Staff |
| 1988 | Hanjuku Hero | Game design |
| 1990 | Final Fantasy III | Battle design |
| 1991 | Final Fantasy IV | |
| 1992 | Hanjuku Hero: Aa, Sekaiyo Hanjukunare...! | Director |
| 1995 | Chrono Trigger | Producer[3] |
| 1996 | Koi wa Balance | Game design |
| 1997 | Final Fantasy VII | Event planner |
| Final Fantasy IV (PlayStation ver.) | Director | |
| Chocobo's Dungeon | ||
| 1998 | Final Fantasy V (PlayStation ver.) | Supervisor |
| Chocobo's Dungeon 2 | Director | |
| 1999 | Final Fantasy Anthology | Supervisor |
| Chocobo Racing | Special thanks | |
| 2000 | Final Fantasy IX | Event design [4] |
| 2001 | Final Fantasy Chronicles | Director[5] |
| 2003 | Fire Emblem | Quality assurance |
| Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles | Director | |
| 2005 | Code Age Commanders | Planning director |
| 2006 | Final Fantasy III (Nintendo DS ver.) | Battle supervisor |
| 2008 | Final Fantasy IV: The After Years | Battle design |
| 2011 | Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection | Battle design |
| 2012 | Dragon Quest X | Chief world planner |
References
edit- ^ "Supporting Material Translation". Chrono Compendium. Archived from the original on 3 April 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ "Kazuhiko Aoki". MobyGames. Archived from the original on 3 April 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ "Chrono Trigger Credits". Chrono Compendium. Archived from the original on 3 April 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ "FINAL FANTASY IX 20th Anniversary Special Interview Vol. 1". Final Fantasy. 7 July 2020. Archived from the original on 3 April 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ Square Enix staff, ed. (2001). Final Fantasy Chronicles instruction manual. Square Enix. p. 54. SLUS-01360.