There's a moment near the end of Metal Gear Solid, right after Snake has destroyed REX and stopped Liquid, when Colonel Campbell tells him something almost throwaway. To keep the government from hunting him down, Snake will simply be registered as killed in action. He saved the world and the reward is that the world … Continue reading Solid Snake’s Legacy: Metal Gear Solid Franchise Analysis
Sons of Liberty
Philosophical Themes in Metal Gear Solid 2
When Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty was released in 2001, few could have predicted its lasting philosophical impact. What appeared to be a simple sequel to a popular stealth-action game turned out to be one of gaming's most profound explorations of complex philosophical concepts. More than two decades later, Hideo Kojima's ambitious creation … Continue reading Philosophical Themes in Metal Gear Solid 2
