Metal Gear Solid confuses Hideo Kojima

You know a game has become convoluted and bizarre when even its own creator can’t keep track of what’s happening. As much as I love the Metal Gear Solid series, I must admit that the retcons and plot twists are absolutely ridiculous, and it’s hardly surprising that Hideo Kojima has ended up just as confused as everyone else.

“I personally get confused too about the whole timeline and saga of Metal Gear Solid,” Kojima tells Eurogamer. “This is especially tricky when you create the future first and then go back in time to create something new. There are a lot of small aspects where sometimes it doesn’t match completely.”

Well, the obvious answer there is don’t do it! I respect Kojima and think he’s a genius, but he can also be bloody pretentious and seems to throw things into his games without thinking about them. A game’s creator shouldn’t be confused by his own timeline. Much love to the man, but maybe for his next game he could just tone down the story to more sensible levels.