What a Metal Gear Solid Remake Needs to Improve Over Previous Attempts
The latest canonical installment in the Metal Gear Solid franchise released in 2015, famously overshadowed by behind-the-scenes controversy between Hideo Kojima and Konami. Because of the seven-year gap, it seems any hint of news or rumors relating to the tactical espionage series is enough to send the internet abuzz with discussion.
One recurring leak is that of a Metal Gear Solid remake in development. While this is a promising concept for many long-time fans, it comes with a worrying track record that some may be quick to bring up. Over the course of 35 years, multiple titles have seen re-releases to varying degrees of success, and there are frequent whispers about more Metal Gear remakes. If Metal Gear Solid is going to generate interest again, its developer should focus on what made previous entries more faithful.
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Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty was a long-awaited sequel, coming after a console jump and notable graphical upgrade. Despite an almost incomprehensible plot and changes made due to 9/11, it was favorably received, going on to become the seventh best-selling PlayStation 2 game. This success was likely what prompted a remake of the first Metal Gear Solid, revamped with its sequel's features and published for the Nintendo GameCube. However, while the addition of first-person aiming and polished graphics were great, many felt disappointed by the end result.
The first game was designed with PS1 hardware limitations in mind, resulting in overhead views and fewer enemies on screen at any given time. Its remake upscaled the polygons but not room designs. With the addition of first-person views, guards could be easily spotted from across the map,
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