Kojima Unleashed! (But It's Not a Good Thing)

In this game, Kojima's vices outweigh his qualities, especially his obsession with narrative and cutscenes. The duration and quantity of cutscenes in this game is ridiculous, and it's a truly unpleasant experience. It's surprising that this happened, since Kojima is a movie fan and should understand the importance of cutting and editing cinematic moments to keep the story moving forward without losing momentum.

As for the gameplay, there's not much to say. You basically just need to progress forward in order to watch the next cutscene. The new features and environmental camo have few opportunities to shine, since every situation is dictated by the narrative, not by your skill or creativity as a player.

This game is where Kojima lost himself in his own fame. It provides an excellent ending to the series in terms of writing, but as a video game, it fails on the most basic levels of structure. Don't play it. Bookmark the full cutscenes in your favorites and watch the story little by little. There's no game here to play.

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2023


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