What Even Happens in MGS2? Part Two - The Bomb Scare

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As someone who played this as an actual child I always felt there was a real lesson to learn in MGS2 and these essays really make the difference

[@commiefornian7496]

I always took the ending to be a realization for not only Raiden but snake that it truly matters who you give the torch to to carry on your legacy and your legend in today's society cuz everything matters no matter what you do everything matters

[@YoungMachette]

I was lucky in that MGS2 clicked for me back then. I was always confused why I was one of the few that loved this game so much. Didn't really understand that harsh criticism from reviewers and fans

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@@commiefornian7496 That's not what I understood from it, but you're right.

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MGS2 led me to a place where it’s ok to have heroes and emulating it is great but to not follow the hype, to not be a replica but to surpass that point of its peak, and to also not live in the Norms of society and live to the whim of higher entities “governments” and such

[@davidcurameng]

Thanks for continuing to do essays on MGS2! I sincerely hope today’s generation see the underlying tones back in 2001 to the present decade of the 2020s. Writing this in 2022 that you’ve unpacked here.

[@AbysmalArticus]

It’s absolutely fucking insane to me how you keep providing all these really in-depth and high quality video essays on such a frequent basis. Always as excited to get more MGS2 content, never gets old

[@surrealistidealist]

I was just saying the same thing to myself!

[@gerardsk8ordie]

Please, continue with this analysis. It's everything I hoped for. I always wanted to understand MGS2, and this gives so much clarity to the argument. Thank you very much.

[@Moon_Presence]

The story is in the game. Just stop skipping the dialogue...

[@technologic21]

I've argued with many friends that MGS2 is the most important game ever made. It was a warning about a dark future, where disinformation runs rampant, where certain entities, parties, or a dangerous autocrat would seek exploit it. A phantom from 2001 come to haunt us in the 2020s. Enter Solidus Snake. I appreciate the essays greatly. The meta-narrative Kojima and team crafted over the years has never faded with this gamer.

[@HILAL19564]

The game describes pretty much the world we live in right now

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When you realize the Big Shell itself is like a symbol for Raiden's heart, after he's captured and Arsenal is activated, the Big Shell (both the place and the "Big Shell" around his heart) are destroyed. Heck he's literally stripped both naked and in the persona he had prior where he believed he was a rookie soldier who never killed before. This is where he starts to breakdown and remember who he is. Snake could be interpreted as Raiden's Super Ego, the part that keeps him good and sane, reassuring him whenever he feels doubt (Looking at him while Solidus strangles you literally slows the depletion of the o2 gauge.) GW could stand for the Id, trying to influence him in unhealthy ways by divulging the origin of his birthname being linked to war, encouraging him to fight and kill Solidus (Literally refers to the two as their monsters.) Making Raiden question everything he knows, the mind break codec calls in Arsenal, and trying to convince him that his free will is a mistake. Most importantly, GW is directly against everything Snake stands for despite insisting not to trust him because he isn't part of the simulation even though he perfectly fits in as the "Meryl" of the S3. The symbolism in this game is something else!

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[@MulliganSnicker]

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Did you find the other parts?

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Can u link it?

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[@PonkeyPoe]

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[@AddaeAkono]

Excellent documentary covering the intro/bomb disposal arc of MGS 2. Looking forward to seeing the second part.

[@igmrgzart8759]

From my personal observation Futurasounds has shown why MGS2 is such an underrated masterpiece. For the fact he still can unpack, video essays from this game. It’s a testament to the genius of MGS2 and to Futura who’s attentive dedication to this particular instalment of MGS.

[@Smartacus420]

underrated? its widely regarded as one of the best games of all time, in one of the best gaming franchises of all time

[@chrysm6842]

@@Smartacus420 I think he or she meant that back then, on the early 2000s, when the game came out, in the West, it WASN'T popular at all because of the Snake / Raiden bait...

[@himynameis3664]

Awesome that there is still video essays being made about this game. The unbelievable amount of hype I had going into this game is indescribable. I was pretty young and mgs1 was prob my favourite game before this

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Or the press, tbh.

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[@ctons]

I NEED you to continue this miniseries I just finished mgs2 for the first time and I crave it please (no pressure and all that)

[@DiamondMinerDJC00]

Why are the other videos hidden? :(

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It was the La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo

[@steelshepherd6843]

While I like various aspects of all MGS games more or less, it is nice how the controls, gameplay and AI steadily improve from 1 to 5. I like the controls and actions most from 5, some of the gear, boss fights, and locations of 4, much of 3...but 2 was still such an absolute joy to play when it came out.

[@timbuktu777]

Still is. Smoothest of the first 3 for me. I found 3 (everyone’s favourite) to be near unplayable.

[@sang_from_rushhour3009]

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I’ve been waiting for this!

[@Past_Reflection]

Great video essay, cant wait for part 2!

[@radpantz2472]

I'm so sad I watched all the other what even happens videos. Now I have to wait. MGS is my fave franchise. Hands down. So this is awesome. Thank you.

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MGS2 deals with perception quite well. Love these contents :3

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I just played through the game for the first time so appreciated the video very much! Have subscribed for part 2

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Oh boy! Part 1 means there will be more!!!

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About Tokugawa Heavy Industries when I first noticed that name was on the cyborg ninja's helmet in GC Twin Snakes.

[@juanogando1901]

So how are we able to see the rest of this series? The other videos are hidden it says.

[@tabasko420]

preparation and editing are damn well crafted, many thx !

[@harrisonmckinney7659]

I could listen to this guy talk about MGS2 forever

[@TheSaif022]

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[@Raufi1917]

What’s with the other 4 videos? Copyright issues?

[@GodWorksOut]

Where are the other parts!?

[@CoolSmoovie]

That’s concept art for the Seals is so fucking pleasing to look at

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Part 3 plz!! 😭😭😭

[@joshuapatrick682]

I find it incredibly difficult to believe a Hind D could shoot down 2 F-16’s…

[@chrysm6842]

For sure but maybe there was never a pair of F-16's out there, to begin with. Actually, Campbell keeps lying in MGS 1.

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The vampire didn't throw you off?

[@jonahbrown5669]

Been stressed out today. Needed a long video like this to unwind :)

[@swagsurfer6094]

MGS 2 AND MGSV GOT THE MOST INTERESTING POLITICAL AND SOCIETY COMMENTARY. IT NEEDS TO BE FLESHED OUT AND YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN DO IT. BTW MY KEYBOARD IS BROKEN AND I CAN ONLY TYPE IN ALL CAPS, I'M NOT IGNORANT

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Looking forward to Part 3!

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Mgs2 has the best story in the series

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What a great piece you've given us

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Are you sure this isn't What Really Happens in MGS2? Part 2 - Plant?

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Yo can you continue on this? I know you havent been cranking out the videos. Hope all is well Boss.

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So is there no part 3?

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It's funny how the playable main characters are all related in a way. Jack Sears is named because he's the adopted son of George Sears aka solidus snake. Like solid snakes dad is big boss so is raidens in a way since solidus snake is the 'perfect' clone of big boss. Now raidens not genetically solidus's son, but it's still funny how all the main playable characters are in some way related to big boss. And like how solid snake had to kill his 'father' so too will raiden by the end of sons of liberty. Oh how I love mgs for its overly complicated story.

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Can’t wait till pt 2

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The Big Shell didn't Kill itself.

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More amazing content as usual .

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Where is part 3?

[@arealhumanbeing4651]

I gotta ask...you used to have a video where you sorta tried to do a cinematic adaptation of mgs2 whatever happened to it?

[@sygos]

It was called like cinematic cut or something, I remember the first part of it he had up and said more coming soon.

[@arealhumanbeing4651]

@@sygos yeees that its gone now

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The chess analogy is banging. Much obliged!

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Please tell me your working on finishing this, these videos are so good

[@kotestalina3838]

Where are the rest of the videos they seem to be private or deleted why?

[@nekorodeo]

I would LOVE to see the rest of this series. Please unhide?

[@LAGator-qu7tc]

I really wish this channel would do other games. MGS is stapled to this channel as a home and his voice is pretty good. Other games can use this in-depth look in. Just because I bring up other games doesn’t mean I don’t want anymore MGS….. just a few sprinkles on my ice cream

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[@lumenascent]

Why are the other 4 videos hidden :(

[@swagsurfer6094]

BRO I NEED PART 3 ASAAAAAAP

[@DHurd513]

Your essays are very detailed, if you wanted to, you could break down any game

[@fallensiolder]

Part 3?

[@HILAL19564]

Idk if this is a known fact but I was playing the bomb disposal part where snake also is helping. Caught him sneaking around in a cardboard box in the connecting bridge between the struts. I haven't seen its snake but who else should it be. Tried to follow him but he was too quick

[@3babylon3]

try shooting at the box and then calling pliskin

[@HILAL19564]

@@3babylon3 hmmm. I just saw it once and he was that quick couldn't even react to that. Why you did see what I describe as well? Cause I cant find a thing about it