MG -> MG2 -> MGS -> MGS2 ->
MGS3 -> MGS PW -> MGSV GZ/TPP ->
MGS4
Certainly helps that you come back after all that time in Big Boss land to see Old Snake and the War Economy from MGSV’s 1984 extrapolated to MGS4’s 2014. It will really set the stage for you.
This is the stuff that really conveys Kojima’s understanding of ludonarrative in gaming, imo. What he did to utilize the tropes of nostalgia, returning characters, and memories to effectively tell a story ABOUT those things is pretty awesome.
MGS4 had themes of being stuck in the past while the world moves on despite you. You’ll notice the flashbacks don’t really give you much information, but are more of a vibe… it’s especially poignant that nothing from previous games is graphically updated. It evokes a feeling of pure nostalgia in the traditional sense: bittersweet memories. It is not just about the characters’ past experiences, but our own. Like Snake, WE are older. WE live in a world where MGS1 is considered antiquated, and MGS4 introduces more modern gaming elements. To see little faded glimpses into the past, OUR past, we’re reminded of how important and precious this all felt, but also how far away it is, and how far we’ve come. It gives really profound context to the fact that despite how advanced everything has gotten, you’re just a pathetic old man fighting the same fight you always have.
@payinblood Desolation Row just wracks my mind every time.
If we're including alternate versions, Most of the Time (alternate version), and Abandoned Love (Swingin’ Pig) had me crying at 2am.
We’ve set up an official GoFundMe for @SykoStu to help cover uncovered costs, loss of income, and to support his recovery.
-The Family of Stuart Smith
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@CalltoActivism They will all make excuse after excuse.
MAGA will unfortunately be fine because the base is brainless, and fiercely loyal to their king.
The Counter-Strike Hospital.
An animated short film about a doctor in CS2 who takes in players with various CS related injuries. But... he's absolutely terrible at his job.