He’s worried that Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes will be a financial failure as a result of breaking new ground. Ever the rebel, he said he’ll be less worried when his bosses at Konami start asking difficult questions surrounding the project.
“I’m going to be treading a lot of taboos,” he continued, “and a lot of mature themes that really are quite risky. Honestly, I’m not even sure if I’ll be able to release the game. Even if I did release the game, maybe it wouldn’t sell because it’s all too much.
“But as a creator I want to take that risk. As a producer it’s my job to try and sell the game, but I’m approaching this project from the point of view as a creator. I’m prioritising creativity over sales.”
What little we’ve seen of Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes suggests that the imprisonment and indoctrination of kids will play a key role. That’s a bold step in an industry that approaches violence towards children at great distance. Whatever issues eventually send alarm bells ringing, Kojima will remain firm.
