Suda51 Criticizes Metacritic's Influence on Game Development

The No More Heroes creator argues that an overemphasis on Metacritic scores stifles creativity and leads to formulaic game design.

Goichi 'Suda51' Suda believes that developers focus too much on Metacritic scores, which negatively impacts their artistic vision.
Suda51 claims that big AAA companies often follow a set formula to achieve high Metacritic scores, limiting innovation.
Shinji Mikami, creator of Resident Evil, supports Suda51's view, noting that unique games get less attention due to the marketing power of big-budget titles.
Both developers argue that the industry’s fixation on scores has led to safer, less experimental game designs.
Suda51 and Mikami discussed these issues during an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, highlighting the broader industry trend towards prioritizing marketability over creativity.