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Every time I make a new game, I put all of my effort…

“Every time I make a new game, I put all of my effort completely into that game. It's like putting all your effort into a new child that's being born. Once the project is done, I can step back and look at it objectively, which is when I can see a lot of flaws. That's when I start to make a new game…” quote by Hideo Kojima
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“Every time I make a new game, I put all of my effort completely into that game. It's like putting all your effort into a new child that's being born. Once the project is done, I can step back and look at it objectively, which is when I can see a lot of flaws. That's when I start to make a new game that tries to fix some of those flaws.”

Hideo Kojima

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The creator invests fully in each game, treating it like a newborn, then later reviews it critically to improve future projects.

In simple terms: Full commitment to each game, then evaluate and improve.

Key Takeaway

Commit fully, then reflect to enhance next game.

Themes

development perfectionism iteration

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

creative process‑oriented

When to use this quote

  • game design
  • project cycles
  • quality assurance
  • post‑mortem analysis

Key Concepts

creative immersion critical review

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance immersion with objectivity?
  • What processes help spot flaws early?
A Different Perspective

Over‑investment can cause burnout or blind spots.

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