An otherwise compelling addition to the Metal Gear series' wide and varied cast of characters, it is a crying shame that physically she is reduced to an embarrassing source of titillation, with her needlessly sexual design (Hideo Kojima's explanation that she breathes through her skin so therefore needs to be more-or-less naked isn't a reasonable justification for it, no matter what he says), combined with the game's clear objectification of her through gratuitous camera angles and awkward "intimate" scenes, all contribute to her being an unfortunate source of controversy in what at this point in time is believed to Kojima's swansong with the series.
Whether it's showcasing damage realistically or simulating fractures and conditions, these games are worth checking out.
The Metal Gear series has sold 60.2 million copies, as of September 2023.
Too bad it was a lazy release. They could've updated the visuals and everything. Missed opportunity.
...and yet, they couldn't give more respect and effort into the collection.
What a terrible company.
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Yea I don’t get why they’re allowing old reviews to be posted here. Someone did one on Soul Reaver and I got so excited thinking there was some stealth release of an HD Remaster, but no… it’s just someone who had a slow day posted an old review…
I liked the game but for me it felt somehow like a military simulator rather than a proper MGS.. i got bored of that
The author was in a coma for 9 years and didn't get to play the game when it released.
Amazing how bad this game looks already. We keep acting like this gen doesn't feel like an update but I think we're starting to see it.
Looks better than Starfield, Cyberpunk and most recent games out. Still fine.
The gameplay was great. It was the tacked on open world and repetitive missions that messed the game up.
The game started really strong in that hospital, but after a couple of hours I wondered if it was even an mgs game I was playing.
The hospital section was the only bit that felt like a MGS game.
MGS4 was the ending for me. I totally ignore the fact 5 exists. It didn't need to exist tbh
'Throw your accusations of "social justice ruining video games" at any critic of Quiet's portrayal, but the fact remains: if we'd seen this shit in a movie we'd all be scratching our heads about it, and video games are not exempt from having a responsibility to not portray women as nothing more than a source of sexual stimulation for men.'
Depends on the movie or video game.
Seriously, is this the first time in video game history that a female character has been portrayed in a sexual, exploitative way?
I wonder what made this character the hot subject and not the many other Japanese games that portray women in way less and super top heavy.
Maybe because this game is a main stream hit and the characters are portrayed in a more realistic fashion as opposed to the anime types that look cartoonish? Maybe? Would that make a difference or any less offensive to these people writing these types of articles?
Let's talk about that Raiden scene in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty.
You know...the one where he's naked and somersaults acrobatically through a military base. Doesn't make any sense to have him do that there, does it?
Double standards, mate. Until you can explain that, you have no right to complain about this.
great scene
Grow up already. We aren't all kids playing these games. Pull stick from butt. How in any way is video games different than cinema? Why in any way is it different than music videos or ant form of entertainment? Go away already pc judgmental crowds of gaming. You are the problem. Blame your own parenting skills. Look at you if things go wrong..Not video games.