So here's something you don't see every day. Naoki Yoshida, the guy who basically saved Final Fantasy 14 from disaster, is completely obsessed with Ghost of Yotei. And honestly? Same.
During a recent interview, Yoshi-P couldn't stop gushing about Sucker Punch's samurai sequel. He straight up called it "outstanding" and admitted it's the one game from 2025 he keeps going back to. But what really got him was that Mount Yotei reveal. You know the one - where the camera pans up and you see that iconic mountain for the first time? Yeah, that moment hit different for him too.
What's really interesting is hearing a developer of his caliber talk about learning from another studio's work. Yoshi-P mentioned Ghost of Yotei taught him a lot, though he didn't get too specific about what exactly. Makes you wonder what ideas might show up in future FF14 content, right?
Look, when the director of one of the biggest MMOs on the planet takes time out of his insanely busy schedule to keep playing your game months after launch, you know you've made something special. Ghost of Yotei already had most of us hooked with its gorgeous visuals and that killer combat system. But knowing it impressed someone like Yoshida? That's just the cherry on top.
Between this and all the Game of the Year buzz, Sucker Punch must be feeling pretty good right now. Can't wait to see what they cook up next.
Riley
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