Pragmata's developers take all your comparisons to Xbox 360 shooters as a 'huge compliment', though I'm not convinced by their theory for why players are making the connection

https://www.pcgamer.com/author/rlane/· May 30, 2026 · 10:36 AM UTC ·11 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 54 views

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Pragmata's developers have expressed their appreciation for comparisons to Xbox 360 shooters, viewing them as a compliment. They believe that the connection stems from a shared sense of innovation during that gaming era. Despite the similarities, they do not confirm that the older games directly inspired their design.

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▪Pragmata's developers consider comparisons to Xbox 360 games a huge compliment.
▪Director Yonghee Cho and producer Naoto Oyama noted that the PS3 and Xbox 360 era was a time of innovation in gaming.
▪The developers aim to create something new while acknowledging the nostalgic feel of their game.

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Games Action Pragmata Pragmata's developers take all your comparisons to Xbox 360 shooters as a 'huge compliment', though I'm not convinced by their theory for why players are making the connection News By Rick Lane published 30 May 2026 "That's basically an honour." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Capcom) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter If you've played Pragmata, there's a slight chance you've noticed it resembles an action game from the Xbox 360/PS3 era.

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