Hideo Kojima's OD Can Prove Bigger isn't always better

Overdosealso known as FROMis the next project to come from Kojima Productions. After leaving Konami, Hideo Kojima revived his own studio with his first original IP Death Stranding. Since going independent, Kojima has teased two more projects Death Stranding and its upcoming sequel. One of these titles in development is FROMa bizarre looking horror game that promises more of Kojima's signature weirdness.

Very little is known about it FROM in addition to its trailer and confirmation that it is co-written by Jordan Peele as an Xbox exclusive. Despite the secrecy of the project, this is one of the most interesting parts FROM is that it marks Kojima's return to the horror genre. While he is mostly known for Solid metal gearbox franchise, his past exploration of horror s PT had a huge impact on the industry. As a “playable teaser” for the now cancelled Silent Hills Kojima was once hired to lead, that vision remains incomplete. However, FROM can double to PT's approach that proves that a short story can have a far greater impact than a long-winded narrative.

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PT proves that OD can be a stronger horror experience with a shorter story

Of course, there are horror games that are able to pull off a longer story, but this balance is hard to achieve. Not every entry into the genre can be as unpredictable as Alan Wake 2 or Silent Hill 2and FROM has a chance to show how less can be so much more. For most players who have been lucky enough to play PT before it was removed from the PlayStation Store, the trailer averaged just over an hour according to How Long to Beat. It's incredibly short compared to most games, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

In an interview with Variety, Kojima claimed that FROM will be “a game like no other,” stating, “I can't go into too much detail and it's also hard to explain, but it's a bit risky and a new challenge in gaming for me.” That's compelling, but it also raises even more questions. PT he was able to make such a huge impact with such little content and it would be exciting to see FROM take a similar approach. There are hopes that FROM it will get another update soon, and if so, hopefully a glimpse into how long the game's story could be.

Confirmed cast for FROM includes Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer and Udo Kier. Margaret Qualley has also been rumored to have a role.

OD doesn't want to overstay its welcome

When it comes to horror, the scares can eventually start to fade because the pattern can become predictable. Kojima is quite known for surprising players, but if the story feels too drawn out, it might reduce the other attempts to scare players. A short, tight story can often be a stronger approach to horror FROM I hope they choose this path.

Also with Kojima's statements about FROM As this is a game like no other, there is a possibility that the story may be very different each time you play it. The story of the game is one of the biggest mysteries around FROMbut Kojima Productions has already experimented with weird stories Death Strandingand early views of FROM they promised something potentially even stranger.

I can't go into too much detail and it's also hard to explain, but it's a little risky and a new challenge in gaming for me.

Until Kojima Productions brings more news to light, FROM remains one of the industry's most secretive projects. The release target isn't even revealed, so there could be a long wait ahead. From PT managed to generate so much excitement and fear from such a simple game, it will be fascinating to see if FROM share similarities or happen to be significantly different. According to Kojima's record, anything seems possible.

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