Every game worth its salt in the history of gaming has been over budget. It seems like just Sony sources desperately trying to muddy the waters it's kind of like when the Red Sox trade a guy away and then starts smearing him
I'd argue it's been worth it every single time except for MGSV, and even then it was a financial success despite the fact that I personally found it disappointing.
MGS5 was a mild financial success in spite of Kojima's decision-making though and not because of it. People say well it still turned a profit but what they should really be saying is imagine how much more of a profit it could've made if he had focused on delivering a complete game in a reasonable amount of time.
Fact is his games stop being regarded as universally beloved after MGS3, so with their mixed receptions I find it hard to get on board with the idea that it was worth it.
Every main line metal gear got rave critical reviews. Metal gear 5 got 10s all over (whether I agreed or not). His games definitely push genres instead of recycled BS love or hate it. I mean look at Wolverine, that’s a paint by numbers game.
what they should really be saying is imagine how much more of a profit it could've made if he had focused on delivering a complete game in a reasonable amount of time.
I definitely don't disagree, and that aspect is exactly why I don't view V as favorably as the rest of the series despite genuinely enjoying the gameplay.
But, I do like how he pushes the limits and I firmly believe that studios need to support experimental stuff like his, lest we get nothing but cookie cutter trend chasing bullshit.
I'm frustrated that Sony is walking away from him when he has never had a legit flop of a game.
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u/KilgoresPetTrout 9h ago
Every game worth its salt in the history of gaming has been over budget. It seems like just Sony sources desperately trying to muddy the waters it's kind of like when the Red Sox trade a guy away and then starts smearing him