the only problem I've had with 3rd person is it being a bit wonky interior spaces. otherwise, I think the 3rd person is completely fine.

i haven't tried 1st person but I'd assume would change the experience quite a bit. might even make it scarier, since you're seeing through the eyes of the player and not a camera. might also make it harder to navigate. as a game designer myself i've read into entire lessons about when to choose 1st person vs 3rd person, the difference is more than you'd think. for games where you have to see your own movement, 3rd person is very much preferred. in this game you definitely have to see where you are relative to your environment, 1st person combat would likely be so much more difficult.

the 3rd person camera works and controls near perfectly, I don't really see why they'd consider changing it