Zenji Ishii

Zenji Ishii on High Scoring

The cover to the issue of Gamest magazine that featured Darius

“All the time I spent thinking, struggling with what I needed to do, and figuring out what it would take to get a high score — I really believe those experiences have helped me in life too.” – Zenji Ishii, Gamest

Darius in 1987: An Account by Zenji Ishii of Gamest

Former Gamest editor Zenji Ishii posing for a photo that appeared in his interview in the D30 fanzine, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Darius.

“It’s a game where you can really immerse yourself in the world…I find it challenging to articulate my feelings well. Whether in words or writing, expressing how amazing this game is can be difficult for me.” – Zenji Ishii, Editor at Gamest magazine