Currently, much is unknown about fromIts next project Kojima Productions. After its reveal at The Game Awards 2023, the public began to point out that it was the experience that strayed the furthest from the ideas we associate with Hideo Kojima. However, Japanese directors do not agree with this statement, since About his strange game Speaker: The sun is in your handOr at least that’s what he claims.
Through his official Twitter account, Kojima decided to clarify the public perception a bit from. In his message, he noted that this project does not represent the most significant departure from the rest of his work, that is, stealth games with horror elements and extensive details. In this sense, This honor belongs to the Japanese director Speaker: The sun is in your handA Game Boy Advance game released in 2003. Here’s what he said:
“I seem to be recognized for making games that go against the grain of time, like ‘hide and seek’ games where you sneak into a building without being detected by the enemy, or ‘delivery games’ where you enjoy walking around. “In an open world. For me, the most experimental game was ‘defeat vampires outside your house’ using real sunlight around you. He faced strong opposition from the staff and even from within the company. In that sense, OD is just different.”
I seem to be recognized for making games that go against the grain of time, like “hide-and-seek” games where you sneak into buildings without being detected by the enemy, or “delivery games” where you enjoy moving around the open world, for me, the most. …
— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) January 4, 2024
inside BoktaiYou play a vampire hunter named Django, who fights the undead with a solar gun powered by real sunlight. The original cartridge included a solar sensor that charged in-game weapons to defeat vampires in the adventure.. On this title, Kojima served as a designer and producer.
When we consider that this title has reached the market earlier Metal Gear Solid 3It’s easy to see Speaker: The sun is in your hands It represents a significant break from the concepts and even similar experiences we’ve seen in the Metal Gear series policeman y the robber. Even now, in its Kojima production era, from It looks like it could very well be the same direction Death Stranding.
The only reason these kinds of comments are different is because we don’t have a clear idea of ​​what kind of project it is. from. In its reveal, it was mentioned that it was going to be an immersive experience. It also involves famous comedian and horror director Jordan Peele, Also stars Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer and Udo Kier. Beyond these details, we don’t have any more clear information about it. However, rumors have indicated that it could be an Xbox exclusive, since it will use the cloud technology that has characterized Microsoft’s work in recent years.
We can only wait for Kojima to share more information from. On a related note, the trailer released for the project contains a reference to Silent Hill Likewise, it appears to be a remake of the original Metal Gear Solid May be on the way.
Editor’s note:
from This will likely be a game that will divide players, as has almost every game Kojima has directed. It is important to see what kind of experience the Japanese director will give us. Game or not, many of us are looking forward to seeing something completely unique, and if this goal is achieved, then from It will probably be a success.
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