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Metal Gear Solid: Rising May Feature Fewer Cutscenes Than Previous Titles

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by Dan Ryckert on June 21, 2010 at 01:17 PM

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Ever since 1998, the Metal Gear Solid name has been synonymous with lengthy, involved cutscenes and codec conversations. However, Rising is looking more and more like it may be straying from series trademarks in many regards. Obviously, Rising is more of an action-oriented title, but it also appears that it may feature fewer cutscenes.

Story will still be a big part of the game; it takes place between the events of MGS 2 and 4 and chronicles Raiden’s transformation from greenhorn pretty boy to ridiculously *** cyborg ninja. While the game looks to continue with the incredible production values that are part of MGS tradition, we may not see as many lengthy cutscenes as we did in MGS 4.

During a roundtable Q&A at Konami’s E3 booth, I asked director Mineshi Kimura if story would remain as much of a focus in Rising as it had in past titles (specifically in regards to cutscene length and codec conversations). He responded by saying that they "weren't trying to copy Mr. Kojima" in that regard. While this by no means that Rising won't have an in-depth story, it perhaps hints that we won't be watching eggs boil for 20 minutes in between missions.

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by Dyru Monday, June 21, 2010 at 01:22 PM

This title looks 2 Be So Awesome ! I'm definetly getting it !!
by eyros2k Monday, June 21, 2010 at 01:24 PM

Come on now, you never watched eggs boil for 20 minutes...

Couldn't help but laugh at the headline... figured there was going to be some sort of pun about cutting...
by f00gers Monday, June 21, 2010 at 01:27 PM

of course it isn't going to be as long due to dvd limitations. we'll just get the gameplay faster, at least people who hate MGS will stop talking about that.
by jrl12590 Monday, June 21, 2010 at 01:27 PM

probably because they couldn't fit it all on an xbox disc. Thank you xbox, for taking sony exclusives and turning them to BS.
by Ishimura 2 Step Monday, June 21, 2010 at 01:28 PM

Fewer cutscenes.

More Cut Scenes.

Sounds alright to me.
by Sev Monday, June 21, 2010 at 01:29 PM

As long as they're still awesome.
by OmegaSpartan08 Monday, June 21, 2010 at 01:31 PM

that's actually a good idea. since Rising's gameplay seems more stylish oriented (like DMC) it would be bad to halt the action to watch a lengthy conversation thus ruining the pacing of the game.
by loco8895 Monday, June 21, 2010 at 01:36 PM

the graphics r awesome i probably get it
by vonfinell Monday, June 21, 2010 at 01:36 PM

Or maybe this guy, unlike Kojima, actually KNOWS HOW TO WRITE!
I love MGS, and Kojima's story has some awesome vision, but when it comes to pen on paper Kojima doesn't understand the idea that less is more.
by vonfinell Monday, June 21, 2010 at 01:36 PM

Ah! Attack of the double posts! Sorry =/
by Brandon Whiting Monday, June 21, 2010 at 01:47 PM

I'm not a MGS fan, but if I were, I'd be ticked.
by new traditionalist Monday, June 21, 2010 at 01:59 PM

a different director can put a cool twist on things, or completely fu*k it up. this looks like the first.
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by Warbuff Monday, June 21, 2010 at 02:05 PM

"However, Rising is looking more and more like it may be straying from series trademarks in many regards"

Thank goodness! I want so badly to play a new Metal Gear but can't stomach what Kojima has been serving up.
by bradyk Monday, June 21, 2010 at 02:16 PM

Thank you Jesus!!!
by B rabbit Monday, June 21, 2010 at 02:18 PM

hope they find a good balance between story and action
by born4this Monday, June 21, 2010 at 02:27 PM

A part of me wants this to be a PS3 exclusive, just so the graphics can be as good as possible. Of course, I wouldn't have thought that last year, because I didn't have a PS3 yet. HAHA!
by sealsaa Monday, June 21, 2010 at 02:46 PM

Finally coming to the 360. Excelsior
by The One Who Knocks Monday, June 21, 2010 at 02:57 PM

Booo!!!
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by Joe Juba Monday, June 21, 2010 at 03:11 PM

"...we won't be watching eggs boil for 20 minutes in between missions."

Those eggs are frying, Dan. Boiling eggs is a completely different process.
by La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo Monday, June 21, 2010 at 03:49 PM

Great, but the cut scenes were art in the form of games. It's an element that most games lack...