Raiden’s arrival in *Steel Gear Strong two: Sons of Liberty* was met with a turbulent sea of feelings. Confusion, outrage, and disbelief rippled by way of the gaming group as gamers discovered themselves controlling somebody aside from the legendary Strong Snake. Many questioned the choice, the character, and the very essence of what they believed…
The Crushing Weight of Time “War has changed.” These haunting words, delivered by the aged Solid Snake in *Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots*, encapsulate the essence of a character grappling with mortality and the consequences of a lifetime spent on the battlefield. Solid Snake, the legendary soldier and protagonist of the Metal…
The Shock of the New: Initial Reactions to Raiden The year was two thousand and one, and anticipation for Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty was at fever pitch. The gaming world eagerly awaited the continuation of Solid Snake’s saga, a legend built on stealth, intrigue, and tactical espionage action. What they received, however,…
