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Moments: Solid Snake And Revolver Ocelot Go Fisticuffs
*Spoilers Ahead*
The Metal Gear Solid series is one of the most revered in video games. The gameplay is solid and fun, the story is crazy and tugs at your heartstrings (unless you are some kind of robot), and the set piece moments are second to none. Leading up to the final confrontation with Revolver Ocelot/Liquid, Snake has the tar beaten out of him for over half an hour. He even crawls through a hallway that generates microwaves. He is literally cooked from the inside out. But it is worth it in the end because he finally accomplishes his mission and the game ends.
Except Snake still has some unfinished business with his old nemesis.
The battle that ensues encapsulates the previous three games and takes place in a cinematic style that brings out the numerous emotions that run through it. Sadness, confusion, old age, determination, nostalgia, revenge, anger, honor, all of these are brought out and enhanced with the terrific soundtrack by Harry Gregson-Williams and the visceral animations. This sequence really doesn’t pull any punches (pun not intended).
Look, I was being serious about the spoilers ahead thing earlier. If you have not played through the Metal Gear Solid series, there are some major spoilers in the videos below. Do yourself a favor if you have missed out and buy the HD collection for the system of your choice. You won’t regret your decision.
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