In some ways, setting up Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater as a prequel was a big step forward while also being the perfect moment for the series to take a step back as well. Putting the game in the Big Boss’ perspective, in a jungle, during the 1960s, allowed the series to be stripped down to its bare essences in both gameplay and story.
I liked Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty, appreciating its meta-ness and cyberpunk elements than I had years ago. But had it continued down that path, the series would’ve probably become a self-parody through too much introspection and complicated twists and turns.
MGS3 is essentially in a James Bond meets survival story. And while the Metal Gear games have always owed a small debt to 007, MGS3 is especially influenced by the famous spy series.
But before you think this is nothing more than an homage,...
I liked Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty, appreciating its meta-ness and cyberpunk elements than I had years ago. But had it continued down that path, the series would’ve probably become a self-parody through too much introspection and complicated twists and turns.
MGS3 is essentially in a James Bond meets survival story. And while the Metal Gear games have always owed a small debt to 007, MGS3 is especially influenced by the famous spy series.
But before you think this is nothing more than an homage,...
- 4/9/2016
- by Andrew Hudson
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
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