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The story is somewhat short, but is well told, with all the classic MGS twists, turns, and mind screws fans expect, and the characters are for the most part well fleshed out, though some of the bosses get very little screen time in the main game (though the DLC, included with the PC version, do remedy this). The game does rely on a basic knowledge of MGS2 and MGS4's events for the backstory, though it otherwise tries not to bury you in backstory and tries to tell it's own plot. It also mentions Solid Snake himself very little, most likely because this game is Raiden's starring moment, though many nods and call backs to Snake's lines and mannerisms are made, and Sunny Gurlukovich from MGS4 also shows up, so while most of the cast is new, it does retain clear links to the other games in the series. |
The story is somewhat short, but is well told, with all the classic MGS twists, turns, and mind screws fans expect, and the characters are for the most part well fleshed out, though some of the bosses get very little screen time in the main game (though the DLC, included with the PC version, do remedy this). The game does rely on a basic knowledge of MGS2 and MGS4's events for the backstory, though it otherwise tries not to bury you in backstory and tries to tell it's own plot. It also mentions Solid Snake himself very little, most likely because this game is Raiden's starring moment, though many nods and call backs to Snake's lines and mannerisms are made, and Sunny Gurlukovich from MGS4 also shows up, so while most of the cast is new, it does retain clear links to the other games in the series. |
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To avoid spoiling the plot, I'll not cover it in depth, but I will say the final boss is one of the most over the top, entertaining, and oddly likable characters, even if he does a lot of horrible things, mostly because he's also pretty charming, badass, and hilarious all at the same time, and most of the bosses have their own fun moments. The supporting characters also well developed and likeable (especially if you listen to all the Codec calls). |
To avoid spoiling the plot, I'll not cover it in depth, but I will say the final boss is one of the most over the top, entertaining, and oddly likable characters, even if he does a lot of horrible things, mostly because he's also pretty charming, badass, and hilarious all at the same time, and most of the bosses have their own fun moments. The supporting characters are also well developed and likeable (especially if you listen to all the Codec calls). |
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Finally, the game, like all MGS games, has a theme, and it's that "history repeats, but we don't have to make the same mistakes all over again regardless", and while the ending is somewhat bittersweet, it does a worthy job continuing the MGS series tradition, and I recommend it highly to any serious Metal Gear Solid fan. |
Finally, the game, like all MGS games, has a theme, and it's that "history repeats, but we don't have to make the same mistakes all over again regardless", and while the ending is somewhat bittersweet, it does a worthy job continuing the MGS series tradition, and I recommend it highly to any serious Metal Gear Solid fan. |
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