After what has most actually felt like an eternity for many people, 5 of the mainline Metallic Gear video games at the moment are out there to Nintendo followers on the Change through Metallic Gear Strong: Grasp Assortment Vol. 1. Whereas it is maybe not probably the most pristine bundle that we had been hoping for, it is however a strong (ha!) compilation that gives the right entry-point for newcomers and dose of nostalgia for veterans.
With Konami now seemingly poking its head again into the world of ‘AAA’ sport growth after an prolonged hiatus, it is admittedly obtained us pondering: what precisely do we wish from Metallic Gear now? In any case, a latest video that includes none aside from David Hayter, voice actor for protagonist Snake, is inflicting waves in the neighborhood because of a reasonably intriguing promise that “that is solely the start” (which, we admit, is probably going simply in relation to the ‘Legacy Collection’ itself, however we are able to dream).
Let’s contemplate what we already know. With the launch of Metallic Gear Strong: Grasp Assortment Vol. 1, it is secure to imagine that Konami is planning a second quantity within the not-too-distant future, with present rumours pointing to the inclusion of Metallic Gear Strong 4: Weapons of the Patriots, Metallic Gear Strong: Peace Walker, and Metallic Gear Strong 5: The Phantom Ache (with Floor Zeroes presumably added in for good measure). Whereas we may debate all day as to the viability of those video games on the Change itself, let’s assume for now that it is on its means (Konami will not wish to cross up that 130 million set up base).
We additionally know {that a} full remake of Metallic Gear Strong 3: Snake Eater is within the works at Konami, with help from Virtuos, dubbed Metallic Gear Strong Delta: Snake Eater. This one is not coming to the Change resulting from its frankly insane degree of element leveraging Unreal Engine 5, however we won’t fully rule out a launch on Nintendo’s subsequent main piece of {hardware}, every time that’s.
One factor that is a whole unknown in the mean time is whether or not Konami is keen to interrupt away from remakes and ports and create a model new title within the Metallic Gear timeline. After all, the principle sticking level right here is that franchise creator and director, Hideo Kojima, is not working for the corporate, and hasn’t been for eight years now. Metallic Gear is Kojima’s child, and for a lot of followers of the collection, it appears virtually unfathomable to think about Konami engaged on a model new title with out him (particularly after the critically panned Metallic Gear Survive).
That mentioned, there’s undoubtedly a niche within the timeline that many, together with this author, would like to see stuffed. With out going into spoiler territory, Metallic Gear Strong 5: The Phantom Ache ended quite a bit earlier than followers had been anticipating, and the pure transition from that sport into the unique Metallic Gear is conspicuously lacking. Whether or not Konami has the chops to fill this hole to a suitable commonplace is, no less than in the meanwhile, a troublesome query to reply.
So, what say you, of us? What would you like from the Metallic Gear franchise going ahead? Are you content to obtain extra ports? Would you wish to see the Delta remake on future Nintendo {hardware}? Or are you hoping Konami can increase the Metallic Gear canon? Pop your vote within the beneath ballot and tell us with a remark.
Let’s get a Change port of Metallic Gear Rising: Revengeance although, eh? You hear us, Konami?