The gaming community is abuzz with the recent unveiling of the Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake trailer. This week we witnessed the release of the “Metal Gear Solid; The Master Collection,” which brings back the series to platforms. However all eyes were, on the Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake stealing the spotlight.
Konamis decision to launch the collection in a, than perfect condition raised some concerns. Nevertheless the Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake trailer arrived in time capturing everyones attention. It seems that this project is a combination of remastering and remaking the Metal Gear Solid 3; Snake Eater” game.
The Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake, abbreviated as “MGSD,” boasts a comprehensive visual upgrade and gameplay tweaks. It’s impressive how the game stays true, to the originals tactical espionage action. Developed using Unreal Engine 5 you can clearly see the influence of “Metal Gear Solid 5” in the character animations.
Although its still in its alpha phase the trailer gives us a glimpse of what the actual gameplay might be like. The visuals depicting the games environment, including alligators and Kenyan Mangrove crabs are truly mesmerizing.. Lets not forget about that stunning white rumped vulture, which hints at its importance, in a boss battle.
However there are some areas that could use improvement. For instance Snakes facial features and water physics need some refining. Nevertheless the game manages to capture that essence we loved in “Metal Gear Solid 5.” It’s interesting to note that while other audio elements have been revamped they decided to keep the original voice acting.
For fans this trailer was a surprise. Considering Konamis track record it’s probably wise to approach with cautious optimism. The Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake must offer more than just visual allure, especially with the original now accessible through the Master Collection.
