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Kojima Productionsdirector Hideo Kojima compared his new gameODwith hisBoktaiseries of games for the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS, noting that the new game is “just as different.” Originally rumored as “Overdose,“ODis an upcoming horror game developed byKojima Productions, written by Hideo Kojima and Jordan Peele, and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Hideo Kojima announceda partnership between Kojima Productions and Xbox Game Studiosin June 2022 to develop a new game. At the time, Kojima explained that the new game would harness Microsoft’s cutting-edge cloud technology. Details regarding this new game were scarce until the officialODreveal trailer was shown at The Game Awards 2023. What’s more, Jordan Peele went on stage at the awards show to join Kojima and explain his role in the development ofOD. The new horror game will star Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer, and Udo Kier, but further details about their exact roles were not revealed. However, Kojima reassures fans thatODwill be as “experimental” as his previous works, includingDeath StrandingandBoktai.
Hideo Kojima Compares OD to Boktai from GBA and DS
On Twitter, Kojima acknowledges that he’s creating games that “go against the current of the times,” withODbeing another game that will be “just as different” as his previous games. Specifically, Kojima comparesODto his most experimental game series for the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS,Boktai. The prolific developer doesn’t mentionBoktaiby its name in the tweet, but he explainsBoktai’sunique mechanics let players defeat vampires outside their homes by using actual sunlight, which is detected with a built-in solar sensor. In addition, Kojima explains thatBoktai’sdevelopment was met with fierce opposition from its staff and the company, likely referring to higher-ups at Konami.
Kojima also references theMetal Gear SolidandDeath Strandingfranchises in the same tweet, describing the titles as “hide-and-seek” games and “delivery games” respectively. Unfortunately, Kojima didn’t elaborate on gameplay or story elements forOD. Kojima’s new game will likely be shrouded in mystery for some time, asKojima Productions continues development ofDeath Stranding 2andODin 2024.
The comparison toBoktaimay suggest thatODwill have a defining gameplay feature that makes it stand out from past Kojima Productions-developed games. At the very least,ODaims to be a memorable horror title once it’s finally available, sinceJordan Peele and Hideo Kojimaare sharing creative duties for the game’s story.
Rumors suggest thatODcould have multiplayer survival elements, so players may need to band together in order to progress through certain content. Speculation aboutOD’sgameplay and story will likely continue well into 2024, as fans eagerly await more official information from Kojima Productions.
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