The founding father of Tango Gameworks, Shinji Mikami, has stated that he was shocked by Microsoft’s resolution to shut the studio.
Talking to IGN, the Japanese growth vet stated that he thought that the outfit can be protected as long as it continued making video games within the Hello-Fi Rush sequence. He added that this was a part of the explanation he left the studio.
“I had thought the studio can be protected so long as they continued to make Hello-Fi Rush video games,” stated Mikami.
“That is one of many causes I left Tango Gameworks. So I used to be stunned when the studio was closed down.”
Nevertheless, he’s completely satisfied that Korean video games agency Krafton has acquired the studio and the Hello-Fi Rush IP.
“Now Krafton has taken over the enterprise, so I really feel prefer it labored out properly in the long run,” Mikami continued.
“I used to be reminded that if you happen to make a great recreation, somebody will decide it up. The exhausting work of the Hello-Fi Rush growth workforce led to a brand new chapter for the corporate.
“I feel that for a growth studio, making a great recreation is extra straight associated to survival than making a well-liked recreation.”
Mikami departed Tango Gameworks in February 2023.