68 Quotes by Jenova Chen

Thatgamecompany was founded with the philosophy that games are a form of entertainment, and entertainment is the food for emotion.

A strong story can move me to tears, and it doesn't matter whether it's a science-fiction or fantasy world. It's about what happens to a person, the choices they make. That's what's interesting.

I always have a problem playing text-heavy games. I'm a slow reader. I don't speak English well. As a kid in China, trying to play these games, I just wanted the text to go away.

For 'Journey' to create a sense of smallness and a sense of awe will encourage the players to be together and exchange emotions. When you put the two players together online and put them in a difficult environment, they will create a bond.

I would say 'Flower' had a story. It is told through the environment.

The struggle we went through in the last year of 'Journey' was pretty insane, and I think that is also why, when I was working on the struggle level, I was able to channel my own struggle into the game.

I just feel like I'm on a quest to fail if I try to even compete with myself.

If our games can help people, that's the best reward we can get.

It's stressful when you run a company.