After what has most actually felt like an eternity for many people, 5 of the mainline Metallic Gear video games are actually out there to Nintendo followers on the Swap through Metallic Gear Stable: 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 a great 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 bought us pondering: what precisely do we would like from Metallic Gear now? In spite of everything, a current video that includes none aside from David Hayter, voice actor for protagonist Snake, is inflicting waves in the neighborhood due to a quite intriguing promise that “that is solely the start” (which, we admit, is probably going simply in relation to the ‘Legacy Sequence’ itself, however we will dream).
Let’s take into account what we already know. With the launch of Metallic Gear Stable: 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 Stable 4: Weapons of the Patriots, Metallic Gear Stable: Peace Walker, and Metallic Gear Stable 5: The Phantom Ache (with Floor Zeroes presumably added in for good measure). Whereas we might debate all day as to the viability of those video games on the Swap 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 Stable 3: Snake Eater is within the works at Konami, with help from Virtuos, dubbed Metallic Gear Stable Delta: Snake Eater. This one is not coming to the Swap because of its frankly insane degree of element leveraging Unreal Engine 5, however we will not utterly rule out a launch on Nintendo’s subsequent main piece of {hardware}, each time that’s.
One factor that is a whole unknown in the mean time is whether or not Konami is prepared 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 sequence, it appears nearly 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 may be undoubtedly a spot within the timeline that many, together with this author, would like to see crammed. With out going into spoiler territory, Metallic Gear Stable 5: The Phantom Ache ended loads ahead of 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, not less than in the interim, a tough query to reply.
So, what say you, people? 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 develop the Metallic Gear canon? Pop your vote within the under ballot and tell us with a remark.
Let’s get a Swap port of Metallic Gear Rising: Revengeance although, eh? You hear us, Konami?