Shinji Mikami ensured that players felt the true terror of scarcity by limiting their ammo, a design philosophy he effectively carried over from his own life into his games.

If you ever feel like your life has too many options, just remember Shinji Mikami's 2001 exclusivity deal that restricted an entire franchise to one console and taught fans the true meaning of 'limited availability'.

While others settle for simple scares, Shinji Mikami prefers to critique Japanese censorship laws, proving that his most difficult boss battle is actually the regulatory environment itself.