"To Make Customers Wonder... And Pick It Up" - Kojima Explains Metal Gear Solid's 'Vertical' Japanese Box Art

· Time Extension · Sept. 5, 2026, 9:20 a.m.
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Summary
The blog post discusses the unique vertical box art design of the Japanese edition of Metal Gear Solid. It examines how this design choice, made by Hideo Kojima, differs from typical box art and its implications for the perception of the game.
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