Hideo Kojima Claims OD Will Be as Polarizing as Marmite
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– Hideo Kojima expects mixed reactions to his upcoming horror game OD, acknowledging some will hate it but valuing long-term reception over immediate feedback.
– OD, announced in 2023, features actors Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer, and Udo Kier, with involvement from director Jordan Peele, and blends gaming and film into a new media form.
– Kojima believes OD’s true evaluation will come 10-20 years after release, mirroring the delayed critical appreciation of Death Stranding.
– Alongside OD, Kojima is developing an action-espionage game, Physint, inspired by fan demand and his personal health reflections.
– Kojima recently released Death Stranding 2 to acclaim but has no plans to play Konami’s upcoming Metal Gear Solid 3 remake.
Hideo Kojima’s upcoming horror game OD is shaping up to be one of the most divisive releases in recent memory, with the legendary creator openly acknowledging it will spark strong reactions. The visionary behind Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid recently doubled down on his belief that the project will polarize audiences, comparing its reception to the love-it-or-hate-it nature of Marmite.
First unveiled in 2023, OD remains shrouded in mystery, though its star-studded cast, including Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer, and Udo Kier, hints at ambitious storytelling. Adding to the intrigue, filmmaker Jordan Peele (Get Out, Nope) is collaborating on the project. Kojima himself has described OD as a hybrid experience, blurring the lines between game, film, and entirely new media.
In a recent interview, Kojima emphasized that OD will defy expectations, calling it “something totally different” that will inevitably split opinions. While he plans to analyze feedback from platforms like YouTube and X, he remains unfazed by initial reactions. “The real evaluations come after, 10 or 20 years from now,” he stated, echoing his long-standing philosophy that true artistic impact takes time to measure.
This mindset isn’t new for Kojima. Earlier this year, he dismissed the idea of chasing mass appeal, even as Death Stranding 2 earned praise in playtests. History suggests he might be onto something, the first Death Stranding, initially met with mixed reviews, has since gained a devoted following. Could OD follow a similar trajectory?
Beyond OD, Kojima is also developing Physint, an action-espionage title for PlayStation. The project emerged after a health scare led him to reconsider his creative priorities, ultimately deciding to deliver what fans have clamored for: a spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid.
Meanwhile, Konami’s Metal Gear Solid 3 remake marches forward, though Kojima has made it clear he won’t be playing it. For now, all eyes remain on OD, a game poised to challenge conventions and, true to Kojima’s style, leave audiences debating its merits for years to come.
(Source: EuroGamer)
