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When it comes down to it, I feel like art should never be compromised for any reason— especially not to satisfy a certain group of people. [...] There was no compromise for Spelunky.

— Derek Yu Destructoid interview (2012)

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Mystery, surprise, tension, challenge, and a real sense of accomplishment always come at the cost of feeling uncomfortable.

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It's not a final judgment of you, as a person and an artist, when you release a game.

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A personal creative vision cannot bloom without the freedom afforded by that trust.

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Rather, I believe it makes more sense to think about difficulty in terms of the game's overall pacing.

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The best games come out of a mutual respect between the creator and the player.

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