Can a Game Be Too Loved?

Hideo Kojima’s latest, Death Stranding 2, is smashing review scores—yet fans are joking that he’s secretly disappointed it’s not more divisive. Kojima’s philosophy is wild: he tweaks scripts to make his games less mainstream, believing universal acclaim means he’s played it too safe. Is controversy the true sign of innovation, or should creators just embrace the love? Where do you stand on Kojima’s quest for creative friction? #DeathStranding2 #Kojima #GameDesign #Games