I can't be the only one who feels like we understand less every time Hideo Kojima releases us new footage from his
Death Stranding. The E3 2018 trailer showed the main character played by Norman Reedus, Bridges traversing mountains whilst braving a fierce rainstorm. We still don't know what his mission is, and more importantly, why unidentified babies seem to be the main theme of
Stranding.
In an interview with Variety, Kojima revealed that
Death Stranding won't feature easy answers. "
We live in a time of social networks,” Kojima said. “
In this time, people just want immediate answers, but not only answers, they also want to know what they feel. This is good, this is bad. This is a game I should like. This is a game I shouldn’t like. They want answers for what they should think.”
According to the beloved director of the
Metal Gear series, marketing can create a missed opportunity, as it sometimes reveals way too much of a game and destroys the most important part of what makes a game a game - the interactive journey. “
I don’t want to take away the most fun part for the players," Kojima concluded. The director clearly is creating work even more immersed in the supernatural.
One thing is certain, as Kojima has managed to assemble an impressive cast, including Guillermo del Toro, Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, and possibly Diane Kruger (but her rumored involvement is debatable). The latest trailer confirmed that Léa Seydoux (
Spectre, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol) and Lindsay Wagner (
Nighthawks, The Bionic Woman) will have major roles to play in
Death Stranding.
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