Koichi Nakamura | |
|---|---|
| 中村 光一 | |
| Born | August 15, 1964 |
| Alma mater | University of Electro-Communications |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Employer | Spike Chunsoft |
| Known for | Founder of video game company Chunsoft |
| Notable work | Dragon Quest Mystery Dungeon |
Koichi Nakamura (中村 光一, Nakamura Kōichi, born August 15, 1964) is a Japanese video game designer. A programming prodigy, Nakamura gained fame while still in high school; in 1982, he entered Enix's first national programming contest and claimed runner-up prize with his entry, Door Door. In 1984, he founded the video game company Chunsoft.[1]