Hideo Kojima: Big-Budget Games Lack Innovation & Look the Same

Hideo Kojima states that many big-budget games look the same currently.

During an interview with Canadian fashion retailer SSENSE (via VGC), the interviewer observed that Kojima “appears disappointed with the state of his industry.”

Kojima explained that while watching the Summer Game Fest main presentation, he felt all showcased games involved players fighting an alien or a medieval monster.

“Even the visuals and systems are pretty much the same,” Kojima said, “and many people like that, I understand, but it’s important to bring something truly new to the industry.”

According to the report, Kojima also stated he doesn’t play many big-budget games currently because he believes the more interesting work comes from indie games, while big-budget games are safe and boring.

Kojima was also asked if he would play Konami’s remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, to which he reportedly laughed and responded “no, I won’t.”

Recalling an anecdote where he visited a famous studio (which wasn’t named) to advise on a new stealth action game they were developing, Kojima said he wasn’t impressed with what was shown.

“People who make military games probably don’t know how to disassemble a gun or fire a weapon,” he explained. “So that’s kind of sad.” When asked if he could disassemble a gun, Kojima replied: “yes, because I underwent training too and learned many ways to kill people.”