Summary
Remakes and remasters of classic titles have become a popular trend in the gaming industry, and fans of these games are being treated to some great modern adaptations of their favorite games. WhileFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthis in the spotlight with its release coming later this month, many fans are quietly awaiting more information onMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, the remake ofMetal Gear Solid 3that was announced at a PlayStation State of Play last year. However,Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eatermay follow a controversial route taken by theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy.
Square Enix’sFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeproject is a massive undertaking, warranting the original title being split into three separate releases that started withFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, and will continue whenFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthreleases later this month. As part of this remake project, these entries have expanded the world and story of the originalFinal Fantasy 7, including some controversial new plot elements involving the arbiters of fate known as Whispers, who exist to correct those who deviate from fate’s path. WhileMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eaterisn’t a trilogy-worthy remake, it might make similar changes to the original game’s story.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Might Change Story Elements from the Original
TheMetal Gearseries is infamous for its somewhat convoluted story that involves clones, nanomachines, and a shadow government that controls the world. However, fans of the series expect that the core story ofMetal Gear Solid 3will remain intact for itsMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eaterremake. The “Delta” in the title suggests that some elements of the game will change, since delta is used in mathematics to represent change, meaning thatMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eatermight take more creative liberties with the original’s formula than some fans might expect.
Although Konami has confirmed that the use of the delta in the title represents changes or differences without changing the core of its structure, it’s unclear what they consider to be the original game’s structure and how far the changes in this remake will go. WithoutMetal Gearcreator Hideo Kojimato ensure the game remains faithful to the original, there is the potential forMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eaterto deviate quite a bit in its story. It’s also important to note thatMetal Gear Solid 3is the earliest entry in the series' timeline, so any serious changes to the game’s story could affect future series remakes.
How Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Can Learn from the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Project’s Mistakes
Final Fantasy 7 Remakefaced some controversy for its story changes and introduction of Whispers when the game was first released. While these changes help set up the remake project to be a trilogy that can appeal to newcomers and fans of the original, some major changes like the revelation that Zack appears to still be alive in an alternate timeline or the final boss fight againstSephiroth inFinal Fantasy 7 Remakecoming at a point in the game where the villain hadn’t appeared yet in the original, were met with mixed reactions from longtime fans.Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eaterruns this same risk if it can’t handle its story changes carefully.
A great way the game could add new story elements from the original while keeping its overall structure intact is by offering players the chance to play through flashbacks to shake up gameplay while offering a new perspective on events. Similar to howFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthwill feature sections with a playable Sephiroth, perhapsMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eatercould let players take on the role of the Boss for certain sections of the game. With how heartbreaking thefinal showdown against the Bossis in the original game, this remake could make her even more sympathetic by putting the player in her shoes periodically.
