Why is Metal Gear Solid so complicated?

The Metal Gear Solid franchise is well-known for its complicated story that many say is as complex or even moreso than the twist-heavy TV show Lost. Part of the reason the overarching series narrative might be so complicated is because Kojima did not have the entire plot assembled when he made the first game, he said.

How many hours does it take to beat Metal Gear Solid 5?

1 Metal Gear Solid V (46 Hours)

How long does it take to 100% MGSV?

Based on 1.3K User Ratings

Platform	Polled	100%
PlayStation 4	767	163h 53m
PlayStation 5	3	—
Xbox 360	33	173h 27m
Xbox One	117	162h 21m

Will there be a Metal Gear Solid 6?

Currently, that’s the only way Kojima can work on both Silent Hills and Metal Gear, as Konami is the sole owner of both IPs. Metal Gear Solid 6 – should it come to pass – is likely to be led by Konami, but as things stand, there’s currently no info when, or even if the company plans to return to the franchise.

How long does it take to beat Metal Gear Solid 4?

15-20 hours

How old is the end MGS3?

100 years old

Why is MGS3 the best?

Mgs3 was great because of its atmosphere. The story is also great. There are a variety of different locations that are all different. Different camos are better suited for each environment.

Should I play MGS4 before mgs5?

You don’t really gain anything in MGSV knowledgewise from playing MGS4 first. 1 2 and 3 are required before V, but 4 is better AFTER V because of the context it adds to the conclusions in 4. 1 is the best place to start, 2 is the sequel, 3 is the prequel, V is the bridge between Naked and Solid, and 4 is the finale!

What should I play after mgs3?

the only proper way to go from now is to play, in order: Acid 2, Acid 1, Snake’s Revenge, Doom 2, then find a save at the end of disc 1 of MGS1 and play ONLY disc 2, then play through Survive when it comes out. this is the only way you’ll experience the plot the way it’s meant to be experienced.

What should I play before phantom pain?

Metal Gear 101: What New Players Should Know Before Playing The Phantom Pain

Big Boss (a.k.a. Jack, John, Naked Snake, Snake) A legendary mercenary who used to be part of the American covert operations unit FOX.
Kazuhira Miller.
Mother Base.
Cipher.
Zero.
Revolver Ocelot.
Skull Face.
Metal Gear.

What order should I play Metal Gear?

Metal Gear Games in Order

Metal Gear. Release date: July 13, 1987.
Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. Release Date: July 20, 1990.
Metal Gear Solid. Release date: September 3, 1998.
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty.
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.
Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes.
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.

Is Big Boss a villain?

Overview. Big Boss was originally depicted in Metal Gear as the leader of FOXHOUND, and the commander of Solid Snake, before revealing he was actually also the leader of Outer Heaven, and the game’s main antagonist. (It would later be revealed the final boss of the game was actually his “phantom”, Venom Snake.)

Why was Raiden called snake?

The real reason why Raiden was called “Snake” is because he represents the player having taken the role of Solid Snake in previous games/VR missions/Tanker Chapter. Minor nitpick, but a solidus isn’t a gas, it represents a point between solid and liquid states.

Is Big Boss Solid Snake?

Solid Snake is one of three clones of Big Boss(Naked Snake), and twin brother to Liquid(also known as Eli in MGSV). Big Boss is the protagonist Metal Gear Solid 3, Peace walker, & 5 and was the bad guy in Metal Gear. Big Boss’ real name is John, and Solid Snake’s real name is David.

Why is big boss a bad guy?

So Big Boss is both a hero and a villain. He was a hero because he made some pretty great sacrifices, and did save the world on a number of occasions. He was a villain, because he failed to stop the world from sliding down into destruction the way it did.

Did venom snake know he wasn’t big boss?

He learned of his true identity after building mother base into a superpower and defeating Cipher. He didn’t seem have that much of an issue with this since he continued to carry out Big Boss’ will until his death at the hands of solid snake during the events of the first metal gear.

Why did Big Boss turn bad?

He wanted a place for soldiers to have meaning again. It’s evil, but he saw it as a cycle that went alongside that purpose for soldiers. And he had obtained the funds for such a place as well as loyal soldiers such as Gray Fox. And he also saw his battle with Snake as the Boss did.

Did Big Boss kill Venom Snake?

Originally, Solid Snake killed Big Boss at Outer Heaven, but it was retconned that he survived. Come The Phantom Pain, however, and it turns out that Big Boss never came because Snake actually killed Venom, not Big Boss.

Did Big Boss betray venom snake?

The REAL BB HAD to give Snake that mission in order to FULFILL his (BB) role as Foxhound Commander, so the US and the Patriots would be none the wiser. Big Boss never sent Snake to kill Venom, it’s just a fan theory.

Does Venom Snake hate Big Boss?

What seems most likely is that during the Truth mission, Venom rejects Big Boss’s mission (hence destroying the mirror, destroying his image as being a phantom, and smiling knowing he has a chance to destoy the man who destroyed Venoms life) and goes to make Diamond Dogs his own legacy.

Does Big Boss enjoy killing?

You enjoy all the killing! I always do my first playthrough lethally, then a non-lethal one after.

Did Ocelot hate Solid Snake?

He wanted to see if he was worthy of the title “Snake”, and was true to the legend that Big Boss was. Since Snake defeated Big Boss twice, Ocelot must have hated him at some point so it makes sense that he fights Snake. Besides he had to fight Snake to keep his cover as a foxhound member.

Is Venom Snake better than Big Boss?

Venom Snake is the most empowering protagonist in the series to play as. He was more moves than Big Boss, runs at higher speeds, and imagine taking a head butt from the guy. So, between the two, I’d wager that Venom Snake has the upper hand in terms of sheer ability.

Why did Ocelot kill sigint?

Ocelot and Eva plotted to get Big Boss back from his clutches(though it took years). One reason Ocelot killed The Darpa Chief was because he knew Ocelots identity as a fellow Patriot(who at that time Liquid was opposing). Ocelot at that time was undercover as Liquids right hand man.

Why did Ocelot kiss snake?

He kisses Snake to mock their brotherly status even though he is openly indulging in his role as Snake’s mortal enemy. Liquid also goes a step further to share a moment of pain with Snake by activating the stun knife’s electric current and shocking himself and his brother.

Why did Ocelot die?

After Snake and Otacon use Naomi Hunter’s FOXALIVE virus to delete the Patriots’ AIs, Ocelot challenges Snake to a fistfight and appears to die from exhaustion after the final fight; however, Ocelot’s death was actually caused by the new FOXDIE strain that Drebin injected into Snake.