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# Tape 6 - Future Sight: How a 23-Year-Old Sci-Fi Video Game Called the AI Era of Today
- URL: https://keithhayden.net/tape-6-future-sight-how-a-23-year/
- Published: 2024-05-08T13:47:34.000Z
- Updated: 2024-05-08T13:47:34.000Z
- Description: A classic by one of my personal heroes
- Author: Keith Hayden
- Tags: Podcast, #Migrated-1716033378331, #Import 2024-05-18 11:56

## Revisiting Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - A Masterpiece Overshadowed

## Introduction

\- This episode of Maker's Mirror is different, focusing on inspiring media

\- The game in question is Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, which the author hasn't played in over 20 years

## The Metal Gear Solid Trilogy

\- The original Metal Gear Solid trilogy is well-known but not frequently discussed

\- In trilogies, the first and last entries often receive the most attention

\- The first game is remembered for its quality, as it sets the foundation for the trilogy

\- The third game, being the last, also tends to garner more attention

## Metal Gear Solid 2: Quality and Hideo Kojima

\- The quality of Metal Gear Solid 2 is on par with the other two games in the trilogy

\- Hideo Kojima, the creator of the series, is a personal hero to the author

\- Kojima's storytelling style blends weird elements with techno-futurism

## Enemy Characters and Emotional Arcs

\- Most enemy characters in the game have compelling backstories and emotional arcs

\- These arcs are fleshed out as much as possible for enemy characters

\- The presentation and distinction of characters are very cool

## Anticipation for Metal Gear Solid 3

\- The author is excited to replay Metal Gear Solid 3 after finishing Metal Gear Solid 2

\- Metal Gear Solid 3 holds a significant place in the author's younger years

\- It's hard to believe that the game is now 20 years old

## The Forward-Thinking Nature of Metal Gear Solid 2

\- Replaying Metal Gear Solid 2 was an eye-opener for the author

\- The game's story is forward-thinking and encourages players to think about the future

\- The author aspires to write stories that make people think about the future

\- The game ends with a cool quote from Snake: "Protecting the present and the future are one and the same."