LogInNaoki Yoshida added though that he listens to players.
Following the release of Final Fantasy XVI in Japan, the team released a short documentary about the game's creators and its producer, Naoki Yoshida. The producer, among other things, addressed negative comments from players saying he pays attention but often finds the negative feedback tiresome.
Yoshida spent time watching videos and reading comments from fans in Japan to understand their mindset. The producer said he found a lot of people who just wanted to yell at someone.
"There's a lot of people who just yell at you, people I've never seen, met or talked to before. It's weird. What did we do to them? Perhaps they just write it from a place of negativity and malice. It's tiresome."
via Aitai Kimochi
Final Fantasy XVI received mixed reviews from players in Japan and worldwide. Players love the game's combat system and cinematic aspects, but when it comes to the story, side quests, and lack of RPG mechanics, the game is often criticized. What's your take on the game? What should the team improve next time?
Previously, Square Enix said they consider the initial sales of Final Fantasy 16 to be "extremely strong" and pointed out the game has sold well relative to the PlayStation 5 install base. Learn more here.
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