Access Games/Swery

Hidetaka "Swery" Suehiro is a Japanese game director and writer associated with Access Games, best known for directing Deadly Premonition, a cult survival-horror title that blends investigative narrative with open-world elements.

Deadly Premonition was developed by Access Games and directed by Hidetaka Suehiro. The game draws inspiration from Twin Peaks and mixes survival-horror gameplay with open-world, Shenmue-like activities; it is widely discussed as a cult classic despite technical flaws.

Reviews praise Deadly Premonition as a singular, entertaining cult classic that mixes survival-horror with open-world, Shenmue-like elements. Critics note technical shortcomings and awkward controls but emphasize the game's strong characters, surreal tone, and narrative coherence. Recommended for players who value atmosphere and originality over polish.

For:Players who enjoy cult/classic games, narrative-driven survival horror, and experimental or eccentric game design.