Hideo Kojima is disappointed in the current state of the video game industry, as there are too many games that look and play the same.
Speaking with Ssense, the legendary game creator commented on the current state of the video game industry following this year’s Summer Game Fest showcase, noting how almost every game shown involved fighting either aliens or medieval monsters. It’s not just the premise that seems to be almost identical, as Hideo Kojima finds that even visuals and gameplay systems are pretty much the same. While he understands that many people enjoy these games, he believes that it is important to put something really new for the industry, which is something that the legendary game creator has consistently been doing for years, especially with the release of the two Death Stranding games, and only indies seem to be doing nowadays. Being disappointed in a game industry that is putting out games that look and play almost the same, it’s not surprising that Hideo Kojima is not going to play Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, the remake of the third entry in the series, which will not change the original’s gameplay significantly.
Although Hideo Kojima’s games often manage to set themselves apart from almost every other game out there, the legendary game creator hasn’t been exempt from criticism, especially for its extreme involvment in many aspects of game development. However, he believes that it is this singular concentrated vision the reason of his success, as it allows him to work on multiple aspects of a game simultaneously, unlike a movie where the process proceeds step by step, starting with writing the script then moving on to storyboarding and production.
With Death Stranding 2: On the Beach now out, Hideo Kojima and his Kojima Productions studio are working on Physint, which will mark his return to Metal Gear Solid’s action/stealth formula, and the mysterious OD, which will be something totally different that people will either love or hate. Once the game is out, Kojima-san will listen to people’s opinions, but reception won’t matter, as he is sure the legacy of his games will be defined in the future.
You can learn more about the aforementioned latest game by Hideo Kojima, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, by checking out Kai’s review. The game is now out on PlayStation 5.
