Interview Hideo Kojima considered leaving Konami early in his career

[SpartaN]

In a recently discovered older interview from the late 90s, Kojima reveals that he considered leaving Konami at the beginning of his career. This was due to a lack of support internally and a feeling that no one was listening to him or taking his concept seriously. This came to a head when he tried to pitch Metal Gear to his bosses, but was rebuffed.

I was still a new planner at Konami, so I guess no one was inclined to listen to what I had to say...

The turning point came when Kojima introduced the now iconic exclamation mark symbol above enemies' heads and the rest is history.

Hideo Kojima considered leaving Konami early in his career: 'Nobody listened to me'

Kojima apparently couldn't even successfully pitch Metal Gear to his bosses.

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[Remedy]

Unpopular opinion but i havent loved a Kojima game since MGS 3. I can see why people think his games are cool, but theyre never super fun or coherent imo.

I think hes a tad overrated.

 

[loipy68]

Kojima is an unhinged visionary artist who has altered the course of the entire industry, but at the time he probably just seemed unhinged.

 

[FatalMaiden]

And now everybody listens to him, regardless of whether or not it's a good idea or bad idea. Must be a great feeling to be in complete control, but his writing, and story telling, has suffered greatly for it. (Obligatory IMO disclaimer)