Media Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain & Ground Zeroes

[Snake Plissken]

Yeah that occurred to me the other day when we were talking about it

 

[Baneofdemon22]

Just what the hell has been happening to this series



https://www.gameranx.com/updates/id/22193/article/kojima-promises-next-metal-gear-solid-5-the-phantom-pain-trailer-will-be-tough-to-watch/

I'm currently replaying MGS 2, and I appreciate the nuanced ways, how the game reminds that it never takes itself seriously - from the comic book style story-telling, the humorous codec conversations, Raiden slipping on pigeon poop, or Snake catching a cold, etc. It was unabashedly "Metal Gear" in every conceivable way, and regardless of what I felt about the schizophrenic ending, MGS 2 just felt right. It's so unlike Kojima's new, Breaking Bad MGS.

And by the way, the guy who wrote the top comment in that article has won the Internet:

Hey guys! I just wanted to apologize to anyone if they were offended or thought I was aiming what I said at anyone here. I know you guys here are huge fans, especially from seeing your amazing collections! I actually agree with what pretty everything the comment by Dr. Giggles that Solidus posted here, except for I think MGS2 and MGS3 are amazing, minus the pokemon cobra unit, some of the toliet/perv humor, and talking arm. There's probably other things, but the positives far out way the bad! I can relate to him, because I loved MGS4, so much. I played it 9 times in a row when it came out. I've tried to play it since 2008, and didn't really enjoy it, and then just thought it was because I played it too much. I loved Terminator 2 the first time I watched it, and have been bored of it since, so I thought it could be that sort of thing. My last run through was the first time I watched the cut scenes since, and I did not think it was good. I went through it again, and thought it was worse. I did the same thing with Peace Walker. I loved Peace Walker! The CQC, building Mother base, multiplayer, and the new developments with Big Boss was awesome! Just like MGS4, I didn't enjoy it, and just wanted it to end. Certain developments I like, just like MGS4, but for the majority, I did not care for the story. I just try to choke it up to being burned out, or since I previously put 300 hours into it, but I don't have that same joy, and the story doesn't seem right. Maybe it was because Metal Gear was the only series I cared about, and it was the only series I liked of the last console generation, so I didn't have much to compare it to. Having played a decent number of games since then, it gave me a standard for games, and I guess they didn't meet them. Or maybe, it's just where I'm at right now, and I'll come around. I can be negative too, so I'm trying hard not to be. In that case, MGS, MGS2, MGS3, and the Batman Arkham games are the only good games, since they're the only ones I replay. I don't think that's fair.

When I posted, I was thinking of a lot of comments from gaming websites, such as Gamefaqs, or youtube where people are horrible bullies about everything new in a franchise. NO ONE HERE! I just started getting into " internet fandom" last year, and was not used to all this animosity in regards to entertainment like video games, movies, and comics. There's so much horrible stuff going on in this world, and seeing all these people get enraged or hateful over such petty things, has been irking me for a long time. I misread Dr. Giggles' comment, and was making a joke out of it, since I'm so used to people complaining about every little thing and acting so vile. I don't know if any of you've seen it, but the Simpsons Comic Book Guy's reaction in the "Star Wars" spoof, called "Cosmic Wars," was what I was talking about. You guys have the right to criticize all you want, and I will too. It's great to have standards and to get to know what everyone thinks. If someone said everything was great, then I couldn't trust their opinion on anything, and then call the police, since they're probably a serial killer!

Anyways, I am truly sorry for anyone that took it the wrong way, because I absolutely meant nothing by it. I wouldn't keep posting here, unless I respected you all. I would love to read all your thoughts in regards to the franchise, especially since you're so passionate about it!

 

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[Solidus]

It's alright, man . It's interesting to read about everyone's take on the series, and like I was discussing before, the fan-base is now at a serious divide with MGS V. So, it's very easy for comments to get scrutinized a lot more than usual.

 

[GasparZizou]

Divide? Man of Steel was divisive, Man of Steel was Galileo and the pope MGSV just sprung a few strong negative opinions (like yours and Pliss) where there used to be almost none, albeit valid ones, other than that, I see that most people on facebook and youtube are largely supportive and hyped, save for the Sutherland affair which till this day I still see "bring back Hayter" comments.

 

[Baneofdemon22]

That's fine by me! I understand, since I just had my big goof! I don't mind just talking about MGS, since everyone loves it. I actually can't do the torture sequence anymore (Not even the Peace Walker one!), so for now on I'm going to keep getting alternate ending. Luckily, it's still great! Which one did you guys prefer?

 

[Henry Morgan*]

Why you can't do the torture sequence? I haven't seen any alternate ending actually

Divide? Man of Steel was divisive, Man of Steel was Galileo and the pope MGSV just sprung a few strong negative opinions (like yours and Pliss) where there used to be almost none, albeit valid ones, other than that, I see that most people on facebook and youtube are largely supportive and hyped, save for the Sutherland affair which till this day I still see "bring back Hayter" comments.

BTW I'm loving the peaceful times we are living here

 

[GasparZizou]

Effy <3

 

[Jameson Rook]

Man of.. Steel?

MAN OF STEEL??!!

ARGHHH!!!

 

[GasparZizou]

And that's the pope right there

Just kidding Ryan you know your DC better than most!

 

[Henry Morgan*]

Effy <3

 

[Jameson Rook]

And that's the pope right there

Just kidding Ryan you know your DC better than most!

Nah, you do.

That being said, it's unfortunate that particular movie is a trigger for me, so now you know the magic word to drive me insane.

Did you saw the Nostalgia Critic vs Angry Joe review? Seriously everyone, WATCH IT.

 

[GasparZizou]

God bless you Henry, you're a beautiful soul.

Nah, you do.

That being said, it's unfortunate that particular movie is a trigger for me, so now you know the magic word to drive me insane.

Did you see the Nostalgia Critic vs Angry Joe review? Seriously everyone, WATCH IT.

I've watched chunks of it, not the whole thing, and I actually try to stay away from MoS reviews, bad or good, the MoS thread worn me down for good

But I'll watch this one, just to have closure

 

[Baneofdemon22]

I can't hit the button fast enough. I think it's my arthritis. I think that's great that you haven't seen the other ending, since that means you always took the heroic route. I always try to be the hero in every game I play, and feel bad every time I make the bad choice in those moral based games. I know it's just fantasy, but I can't do it, unless I don't play for story, and listen to podcasts while I play.

 

[Jameson Rook]

I've watched chunks of it, not the whole thing, and I actually try to stay away from MoS reviews, bad or good, the MoS thread worn me down for good

But I'll watch this one, just to have closure

It's a review for both people who liked or hated the movie, so by default it's the best review of it there is. And it's so hilarious, it will make your day!

 

[Henry Morgan*]

God bless you Henry, you're a beautiful soul.

Thanks!

I can't hit the button fast enough. I think it's my arthritis. I think that's great that you haven't seen the other ending, since that means you always took the heroic route. I always try to be the hero in every game I play, and feel bad every time I make the bad choice in those moral based games. I know it's just fantasy, but I can't do it, unless I don't play for story, and listen to podcasts while I play.

Sorry to hear that man

But yeah, I try, thats why I like games like Fallout or Mass Effect, you can change the fate of everyone around

 

[GasparZizou]

It's a review for both people who liked or hated the movie, so by default it's the best review of it there is. And it's so hilarious, it will make your day!

I'm watching it right now, you're right it's hilarious

Btw, do you sound like a screaming goat whenever someone mentions MoS?

 

[Baneofdemon22]

I just watched that review on Wednesday and I thought it was hilarious! I really liked Man of Steel, but I had my problems with it. I just started watching a bunch of the Nostalgia critic's videos, and he's awesome!


@Henry I really liked those games too. I appreciate how much content they pack in them, when only a small portion of their audience is going to experience it all. Gotta give them props!

 

[Jameson Rook]

I'm watching it right now, you're right it's hilarious

Btw, do you sound like a screaming goat whenever someone mentions MoS?

I reckon I do, until someone pacifies me with a zap of the "Nolan-Ray"

I just watched that review on Wednesday and I thought it was hilarious! I really liked Man of Steel, but I had my problems with it. I just started watching a bunch of the Nostalgia critic's videos, and he's awesome!

He's a genius. Go ahead and watch all of them. He's my favorite film critic ever, even if I don't agree with him sometimes.

 

[GasparZizou]

I reckon I do, until I get hit by that "Nolan-Ray"

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