With social media platforms, it's now easier than ever to reach out and be heard by game developers when it comes to their games. However, not everyone is a fan of that, and this includes Katsura Hashino, the director of the Persona franchise, and the recently released Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Speaking to Famitsu (via Automaton), Hashino, who was speaking to Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama about user feedback, mentioned that he keeps his distance from user feedback regarding his games to spare his mental health. "Of course, I do check things out at certain times, such as right after launch. But it’s not like I can adjust [the game] based on what I see. When I need to look something up, I do it quickly in one go, because constantly looking at reactions isn’t good for your mental health."
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In addition to that, when Toyama asked whether Hashino looks up his name online, ReFantazio's game director confirmed that he doesn't, and that he doesn't even have social media. Not only that, but Hashino also admitted that he's also uncomfortable appearing in-person at promotional events.
This is surprising news to hear, though given Japan's...