Direct quote 1996
“I do like movies, but I wasn't trying to use the format of games as a vehicle for movies or anything. Rather, I feel that what the game industry lacks right now is the quality of lighting, acting, and direction that you find in movies.”
What it documents
Asked in 1996 about the cinematic sections of Policenauts, Kojima said he likes movies but was not trying to use the format of games as a vehicle for movies. He explained that what the game industry lacks is the quality of lighting, acting, and direction found in movies, as well as depth of story, well-portrayed relationships, and final polish, and that he finds it very difficult to make a game that matches the production quality of a film. He also said Policenauts uses cinematic camera work and cuts, and that his awareness of movies led him to employ those techniques.
Source
shmuplations.com; unofficial English translation of a 1996 Japanese interview preserved by the GSLA. View source ↗
“Policenauts uses cinematic camera work and cuts, and it was my awareness of movies that caused me to use those techniques.”