Creating a Rhythm-Action Game with Hi-Fi Rush Director John Johanas

Digital Eclipse LA's Adam
Orth chats with John Johanas,
the Game Director for the recently released rhythm-action
game, Hi-Fi Rush. Together they discuss
John's journey into development and how he landed himself in
Japan and working with legendary game creator Shinji
Mikami at Tango Gameworks;
transitioning from design to leading his first full game project
on The Evil Within 2; the personal weight
of directing a sequel to a high profile game and earning your
team's trust; how John's background in music lead to the creation
of Hi-Fi Rush; and how the team balanced
art, combat, and level design to guide players through the music
enhanced gameplay. 


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