Josef Fares Defends Game's Diversity Amid Criticism: Gender Doesn't Define Experience

Split Fiction has recently been released, receiving exceptional reviews and a warm response from players. However, some individuals are attempting to dampen the celebratory atmosphere surrounding Hazelight's latest offering.

In a conversation with Fall Damage, director Josef Fares addressed a YouTube comment that referred to the game as propaganda for feminism. He responded by noting that the comment likely stemmed from the presence of two female characters. He pointed out that in his previous work, Brothers, there were two male characters, and that both A Way Out and It Takes Two featured male protagonists. Now, with the inclusion of two female leads, it seems to have sparked unwarranted complaints.

Fares expressed his indifference towards such critiques, stating that gender is unimportant to him. He emphasized that what genuinely matters is the experience of the game, and not the gender of the characters involved.

Fares' refusal to engage with such negative commentary highlights his forthright and self-assured nature. This aspect of his personality was a focal point during our recent discussion, providing further insight into his creative vision.