Kojima gave his reasons at the conference, the first being that «I wanted Snake to have a more subdued performance expressed
through subtle facial movements and tone of voice rather than words.»
On the decision to switch actors, Kojima noted that, «I wanted Snake to have a more subdued performance, expressed
through subtle facial movement, and tone of voice, rather than words.»
Getting a question right is so satisfying that you'll be pumping your fist in the air, but get it wrong and you'll genuinely feel disappointed of yourself for not spotting
the subtle facial movements that would have given the game away.