The Metal Gear Solid series made its mark on the gaming industry back in 1998. In subsequent years, the franchise sold 60 million copies, and the fifth game in the main series recently celebrated its eighth anniversary.
With such a rich heritage, there has always been debate about the best game in the series. And while everyone has their favorites, fans consider Metal Gear Solid 3 to be the best game in the entire series.
Reddit user recently asked fans choose their favorite game from this iconic franchise, and most seem to have settled on the third release. What makes Metal Gear Solid 3 better than the rest is that it refined the established IP formula to perfection.
The game enhanced stealth with a camouflage system, encouraging players to adapt to their surroundings. This added an extra element of tactics to each encounter, making them more memorable.
Metal Gear Solid 3 was also the visual showcase of 2004. With a dark atmosphere, muted colors and incredible animation, Hideo Kojima created a cinematic experience that was ahead of its time.
The storytelling was undoubtedly the most memorable aspect of this game. Characters like Boss and Snake have more depth than typical game characters, each with complex motivations.
Although Snake is initially tasked with killing the Boss, his former mentor, the narrative is not as black and white as one might expect, leading to incredible plot twists throughout the story.
With Konami’s renewed interest in the IP, Metal Gear Solid 3 can now be played on modern hardware. However, the current port of the game is not the best, receiving negative reviews upon release.
However, the upcoming remake of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater looks quite promising in the latest gameplay footage, showcasing stunning visuals and updated mechanics of this classic game.
