@arrmigliato@I__HATE_SOCCER He didn't want it to overshadow the original.
He didn't want it to overshadow HIS masterpiece. What people wanted wasn't relevant to him. His own legacy is all that matters. And he's shown several times that he's happy to screw fans over in a heartbeat for it.
@arrmigliato@I__HATE_SOCCER For all the claims he's made through the years about "passing the series down to others"
Kojima actually can't stand other people taking control of his work and has no respect for anyone who attempts it. (see Deja Vu)
He can't stand not being in the directors chair
@MetalGear_QWC Recently gave this another chance after 20 years and ended up really loving it.
But understanding 'cost' really is the difference between enjoying it and it being absolute torture.