Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

February 6, 2021

I made the mistake of skipping this back when it came out because I didn’t have an endless amount of funds to go towards gaming, and I was likely completely absorbed in my obsession with Halo 2. I suppose my educational endeavors may have also factored into the decision. Therefore, it will never mean as much to me as Metal Gear Solid 2, where my adoration of the title is potentially blinded by a sense of nostalgia towards that period of my life. Nevertheless, Metal Gear Solid 3 is just as impressive as its predecessor. Multiple boss battles in this game likely rank as the most memorable boss battles in all of gaming. Not because of their challenge, or their wacky character design, but instead because of their ability to take pre-conceived gaming designs, turn them on their head, and challenge the player to rethink how they should be approaching the game. Next level stuff. Coupled with the fact that it was my family tradition to watch James Bond films repeatedly, and it was inevitable that I would fall in love with this game.