How Movies and Music Inspired the Creator of Death Stranding and Metal Gear

Hideo Kojima, the legendary game designer behind Death Stranding and Metal Gear, has always been a huge fan of movies and music. In fact, many of his most iconic creations have been directly inspired by his favorite films and songs.

The Creative Gene: How books, movies, and music inspired the creator of Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid

by Hideo Kojima

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In this article, we'll take a look at some of the most notable examples of how movies and music have influenced Kojima's work.

Death Stranding

Death Stranding is a post-apocalyptic action game that was released in 2019. The game follows the story of Sam Porter Bridges, a courier who is tasked with delivering supplies to isolated colonies in a world that has been ravaged by a mysterious event known as the Death Stranding.

Kojima has said that he was inspired to create Death Stranding after watching the film Mad Max: Fury Road. He was particularly impressed by the film's visuals and its depiction of a post-apocalyptic world.

Kojima also drew inspiration from the music of Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson. Jóhannsson's music is known for its haunting and atmospheric qualities, and it perfectly captures the mood of Death Stranding's world.

Metal Gear

Metal Gear is a stealth action game series that was first released in 1987. The series follows the story of Solid Snake, a soldier who is tasked with infiltrating enemy territory and carrying out covert missions.

Kojima has said that he was inspired to create Metal Gear after watching the film The Great Escape. He was particularly impressed by the film's depiction of a group of prisoners who are planning a daring escape from a German POW camp.

Kojima also drew inspiration from the music of David Bowie. Bowie's music is known for its innovative and experimental qualities, and it perfectly captures the tone of the Metal Gear series.

Hideo Kojima is one of the most influential game designers of all time. His work has been praised for its originality, its depth, and its emotional impact.

Kojima's love of movies and music has played a major role in his creative process. He has often drawn inspiration from his favorite films and songs, and he has used these influences to create some of the most iconic video games of all time.

The Creative Gene: How books, movies, and music inspired the creator of Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid

by Hideo Kojima

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4202 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	271 pages

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