As the eagerly anticipated release of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater approaches this August, Konami has unveiled the stealth game's opening movie. Fans of the original will find the new version instantly recognizable, despite some minor tweaks. From the iconic newspapers flashing across the screen to the classic James Bond-esque theme song, reprised by the original singer Cynthia Harrell, the nostalgia is palpable.
The opening video offers tantalizing glimpses of gameplay moments, including Snake's dramatic backward leap off a waterfall, reminiscent of an Olympic diver, and the iconic scene of Snake consuming a snake. These snippets, while out of context, are sure to excite fans.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a remake of Konami's 2004 action espionage classic, originally known simply as Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. The publisher has confirmed that the game will launch on August 28, and fans will be pleased to know that the beloved Snake vs. Monkey minigame is making a return. Additionally, the game will retain the suggestive and sexual content from the original, including the Peep Demo Theatre, as indicated by its age rating.
In our Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater preview, IGN noted that the game feels more like a highly polished HD remaster rather than a comprehensive remake. The addition of a new first-person perspective adds a fresh twist, yet the game remains almost too faithful to the original. While it serves as a beautiful journey down memory lane, some might have hoped for a more transformative update. The original Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater earned an impressive score of 9.6 from IGN, setting a high bar for its remake.
