Stellar Blade CEO Brushes Off Complaints About Sequel's Protagonist
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- The new trailer for Stellar Blade: Blood Rain has sparked controversy, particularly over the child-like appearance of the protagonist, Evie, drawing significant online criticism.
- Shift Up CEO Hyung-tae Kim addressed these concerns in an IGN interview, emphasizing that Evie's personality and role in the game are more important than her physical appearance.
- Kim highlighted that Evie is younger, smaller, and shorter than the previous protagonist Eve but has a stronger personality and engages in tougher battles as part of an anti-terrorist squad.
- He assured fans that playing the game would change their perception of Evie, suggesting her character depth and combat style make her "lovable" despite initial reactions.
- Critics remain unconvinced by Kim’s response, viewing it as evasive and noting that it does not directly address concerns about Evie's appearance or the sexualized nature of her poses in the trailer.