Remaking Metal Gear Solid 1: A Tougher Task Than Snake Eater
The excitement around the Metal Gear Solid series is palpable, especially with the recent talk about remakes. Konami has hinted at the complexities involved in remaking the original Metal Gear Solid compared to the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. While fans are eager for new versions of classic games, it seems we might need to wait a bit longer for some of them. Let's dive into what's happening with these remakes and what it means for the future of the franchise.
Challenges of Remaking Metal Gear Solid
Konami's producer, Noriaki Okamura, shared in an interview that remaking the first Metal Gear Solid would be a much more challenging task than the remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. The reason? It would require creating many new elements to bring the original game up to modern standards.
Interestingly, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, despite being a simpler project, is almost identical to the original, with only minor updates. This has led some to describe it as more of a polished HD remaster than a full-fledged remake.
The Future of Metal Gear Solid
Konami is currently contemplating the future of the Metal Gear Solid franchise. Since the departure of its creator, Hideo Kojima, the series has been somewhat dormant. The success of Metal Gear Solid Delta will likely influence future decisions.
Okamura expressed Konami's commitment to preserving the legacy of the series. He emphasized that the company aims to keep the spirit of Metal Gear alive for future generations.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collections
Konami is already working towards preserving the series through the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collections. Volume 1 includes the first five games: Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.
Volume 2 is in development and will feature Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, bringing the PlayStation 3 exclusive to modern platforms for the first time.
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