The world of gaming is often dominated by discussions of sales figures and revenue, but according to Katsuhiro Harada, the former face of Tekken, this is a narrow and misguided way to evaluate the value of a game. Harada recently expressed his admiration for FromSoftware president Hidetaki Miyazaki, who achieved success with the Dark Souls series after working on less celebrated projects.

Harada argues that these earlier projects were essential to Miyazaki's growth as a developer and ultimately paved the way for the Souls series. He criticizes those who dismiss these less successful games, suggesting that they fail to appreciate the journey and growth of the developers themselves.

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  • Harada emphasizes the importance of considering a developer's entire body of work, rather than just their most successful titles.
  • He praises Miyazaki's perseverance and dedication to his craft, despite initial setbacks and less successful projects.
  • Harada's comments appear to be aimed at publishers and industry professionals who prioritize short-term financial gains over long-term creative growth.
  • The gaming community is encouraged to adopt a more nuanced understanding of the development process and the value of games beyond their commercial success.

Source: Rock Paper Shotgun