Why Metal Gear Solid 3 is the Best Prequel Ever Made

Here's why Metal Gear Solid 3 is the best prequel ever made. With Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 3 remake) on its way, we look back at how the original MGS3 Snake Eater is the foundation on which the entire Metal Gear series is built and how it is, without doubt, the greatest prequel ever made.
Warning: Spoilers for Metal Gear Solid 3 and Metal Gear Solid 4 ahead!
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[@Mr.Coffee576]

Best story Best ending Best antagonist Best boss fights MGS 3 was perfect.

[@joshualeafe3230]

I’ve been saying the bosses are Ninja Scroll interesting since release 🤘

[@lokouba]

Best antagonist is called Solidus Snake

[@iforgot87872]

Best score Best secrets Best gameplay mechanics (interrogation etc)

[@aponche1922]

Mgs 1 had the best boss fights IMO.

[@joshnizzle]

Damn right. Bought it midnight on release.

[@johnsnake3467]

Sorry but kojima didn’t “move on” he got pushed out!

[@olaf3140]

Doesn't mean he can't also move on

[@SadScientist1]

Well, he didn't really want to make sequels for MGS

[@natedog101591]

Well that's technically true, though he did want to move on to other projects aside from metal gear for quite some time before he was pushed out. And he's got his own thing going on now and has most certainly "moved on" he's Got his own company now and the complete freedom to do death stranding now and whatever other crazy ideas he can put out into the world

[@roughwalkers]

Thats the same thing 😅

[@MyManJFKTV]

He wanted to move on since MGS2, but Konami [and the fans] wouldn’t really let him do other things.

[@haplessfurball5497]

They played us like a damn fiddle!

[@1alfonsino]

It's a piece of art, the story, the characters, the gameplay, it was out of its time. What a thrill!!

[@ResidentNotEvil5]

The story, unique boss fights and one of the best stealth game with extreme mode

[@Elibbb-sx3kg]

Cause it's a pretty solid game

[@tatsumigakill7347]

Really?

[@DDiez15]

Come on now son

[@randomactsofriding4850]

Pretty solid is the biggest understatement I’ve ever heard regarding mgs3 it’s by far the best game in the franchise and arguable the best stealth game of all time

[@miki49]

@@randomactsofriding4850Nothing ever goes over your head, huh?

[@geralt7050]

@@randomactsofriding4850Nah it’s a solid game

[@jjlj2289]

Metal Gear didn't spawn from Shagohod's technology. It was a separate project developed by Granin, Sokolov's rival

[@TheLooking4sunset]

This is marketing but it’s 100% true all the same

[@miki49]

Pretty cool how into American History Kojima was

[@d33zknots88]

Hideo Kojima The Punished Snake

[@therealaran]

MGS2 deserves some love too, especially being a launch title its near perfection.

[@uptownfinish21]

This needs more likes

[@aswadi1991]

4:36........Dont forget..MGS Peace Walker also,one of the best..plus..it got flashback moment of MGS3.. really connected

[@TheLastofUsLive]

This game changed me. Showing the sheer potential of the console era at the time. The story alone overshadows any movie/show I've ever viewed. My eyes still gloss up just thinking about the ending. The sacrifice. The music. Everything. Every character down to Johnnys grandfather was incredibly well written. It's a perfect catalyst to the timeline.

[@VirtuousContract]

All the RDR2 fans never played this game

[@JounChef]

they sure did

[@occiferfigpucker4840]

We did. We just recognize that there are levels to the game, and MGS isn't in Red Dead's.

[@bemindful924]

They may have their opinion. RDR2 wasn't able to give me my strong moral compass and critical thinking skills like this franchise. It shaped me. So for me, the MGS franchise is levels above any other game franchise out there since it's more than just mere entertainment despite it's flaws.

[@GeneralMcNuggs]

Metal Gear Solid 3 is the only daddy you need.

[@marcusblixenkrone-mller973]

This game deserves to be remebered and hailed for decades to come

[@Shuyin128MK4]

MGS3 is the best prequel in gaming MGS4 is the best ending in gaming

[@sam-rk8vu]

kept you waiting, huh?

[@abdizur8765]

Boss! 🫡

[@Sam-Fisher]

Hype for this Masterpiece

[@GMo4824]

Hell yeah! Great video!!

[@roughwalkers]

This is an awesome video

[@reecepye8287]

Best prequel? Try best game, and it’s not even close.

[@matthewwilliams3827]

Nah, best game is snake on the old Nokia 3310

[@reecepye8287]

@@matthewwilliams3827 Humble beginnings, but SNAKKEEEE EEAAAATTTEEEERRRRRRR…

[@vamp0669]

Cause it literally fills in ALL the blanks. Even rdr2 had some plot holes

[@ElpheltStan]

Imagine a bald snake

[@dufluid]

There was a bald Max Payne already :)

[@PeanutButterAndJellyBros]

That’s basically agent 47

[@briangarcia8384]

The zombie face paint was dope. Always had it on.

[@nickteslaa]

But... will we also be getting the intro music in Delta??

[@MyManJFKTV]

It’s not Snake Eater if we don’t. We got it in the trailer, so it’s natural to assume we’d get it in the final game.

[@Devondavis-fm2dz]

Looks cool

[@tacomandood7371]

What a fantastic opinion piece from IGN to kick off the weekend 🎉

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

What a thrill.

[@GreggyAck]

Looks like someone has a marketing deal with Konami.

[@CoNiCuZn]

What makes you say that? They do these types of videos all the time to hype up upcoming games. You’re tripping 😂

[@fire-typhoon123]

They don't. It's a regular appreciation video for one of the greatest games ever made. It's not like the title of the video isn't true.

[@Jeymez]

​@@CoNiCuZnyeah tell me about it, IGN can't make a video without people falling off bridges trying to jump lol.

[@Rumblefiah]

Gamers are so weird

[@GallumArtemi]

yea, nothing like spoiling an entire game to help market it. think.

[@Jesusholmes64]

Best story, by a long shot

[@jenell73]

🎵what a thrill..🎵

[@Sam-Fisher]

AWESOME

[@petebagwell6666]

First time ive had no arguments with an ign title

[@MrClock-ic8ve]

Yakuza 0, MGSV, RDR2, DMC 3 Are also contenders for best prequels

[@pointerexstudios2093]

MGSV this is a sequel to MGS3

[@subtegral]

V doesn't fit into the series. Dialogue in V, Peace Walker, and Guns of the Patriots invalidate V as canon.

[@joaoqgrossi]

Bro, it was made by Kojima. Liking it or not, it is canon.​@@subtegral

[@jackpark2736]

Also halo reach

[@VenomSnakeMGS]

@@subtegralLmao imagine saying it’s not canon just based on your personal feelings. V is canon weather you like the game or not, and it always will be.

[@joshnizzle]

It’s one of the best game ever made. Period.

[@calebnhouston]

"Best prequel ever made, 7/10" -IGN

[@Final_Fantasy_7]

Put Snake in the "Jungle" and see what happens - MGS3.....'nuff said.😊

[@cady.moriarty]

November 17th would be a great release date

[@GallumArtemi]

this should just be called 'metal gear solid 3 spoilers in video form'.

[@seabicuit7247]

I’d agree that it’s the best prequel made, but also argue it is the best Metal Gear game.

[@ISetYourFaceOnFire]

it's one of the best games ever made period. nevermind best prequel or mgs game.

[@AdiiS]

RDR 2 easily much better Prequel than MGS3

[@gamingodyssey4328]

@@AdiiSnuh uh

[@ziyadarahbi4691]

your goddamn right

[@jeovanneramos5066]

How many re-releases does metal gear need?

[@Frank7G]

It's not as bad as Skyrim

[@iforgot87872]

Yes

[@redcomet0079]

Metal Gear Solid 2️⃣ will always be my favorite 🗽

[@Rabaikal]

MGS3 looks timeless there was no need for a Remake. Would have loved to see one of MGS1 though

[@tomasmcmahon8985]

All the thrills without the immerse amount of paperwork it brings 😂. Looks enjoyable though.

[@TheMockingjay74]

Because the Theme Song

[@kabiebebe2332]

This remake needs Ashley look at me 😅😅

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

No, not just an urge. It was our destiny to be here. In the box!

[@MajdHelou]

What a great video

[@zainroshaan]

Is it on pc?

[@ColdFear6666]

It will be on PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S. You can play the original MGS 1-2-3 already on PC with the MGS Master Collection.

[@zainroshaan]

@@ColdFear6666 I'll get it today thank u

[@ColdFear6666]

@@zainroshaan you're very welcome, enjoy!

[@carsonjamesiv2512]

SAYING THIS GAME IS A MASTERPIECE IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT!😃👍

[@blaze179]

maybe this remake will make a MGS1 remake come true!

[@TherealMRMGB]

Big facts.

[@noob4life777]

One of the rare times I’ve ever agreed with IGN.

[@somedude5353]

How do you play the series of games without playing the old crap? Is there a particular order for modern games?

[@xtr.7662]

yakuza 0 begs to differ

[@jominshijoy8491]

me who considers both series as story rich

[@jaya_surya_a5118]

That was shit...I can't get into 1st 15mins into the game and rpg style dialogueless game made sleep 😴

[@SadScientist1]

​@@jaya_surya_a5118But bro can listen to 30 minute codec calls

[@roughwalkers]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@americasteam2112]

Game made me cry at the end. Such a great game.

[@afnan13122010]

Keep you Waiting huh

[@travisspazz1624]

For me it's a top 5 game ever made!

[@maxm4451]

WHAT A THRILL

[@josh-ed7je]

5 is the best prequel in my opinion

[@Ollie121299OnPC]

Lol no 5 is by far the worst mgs game

[@creamshiplive4625]

@@Ollie121299OnPCthis the dumbest take of all time nobody actually believes this

[@nardg20]

​@@Ollie121299OnPC mabe story wise but V by far had the best gameplay easily

[@hydra_drizz2164]

@@Ollie121299OnPC ain't no way u said that went mgs survive exist

[@mrpetebojangles21]

Great game. MGS2/MGS1 is goat though.

[@Brock_in_the_North]

MGS was ahead of its time in terms of storytelling in gaming and immersion of the player into the game. Theres no bad Metal Gear in the mainline series. Metal Gear V though you can tell Kojima was under pressure to get it finished and get out. The biggest mistake Konami will have ever made.

[@pollutedcrimson]

I'm actually baffled at the amount of information you got incorrect on this.

[@solidneo9026]

Best game ever

[@MatiZ815]

Red Dead Redemption 2 is my favorite prequel ever.

[@ISetYourFaceOnFire]

a game with mid combat and gameplay. a gorgeous but boring open world. linear mission design. and the only thing carrying it, is characters and story, and rockstar's name? that is your favorite?

[@MikeL28017]

How was it not Max Scoville hosting this video?

[@user-vb9km7hn1p]

MGS3 is the Best of anything all time.

[@Therealstarbel]

QUESTION FOR IGN WAS IT THE PERFECT PREQUEL BEFORE OR AFTER THEY ANNOUNCED THIS REMAKE? BECAUSE THIS IS A SUBJECT YOU GUYS NEVER TOUCHED ON UNTIL NOW 😂, LOOKS LIKE TO ME YOU GUYS JUST WANT TO GET CLICKS

[@dmcfail987]

Recently bought it and playing for the first time stopped at ocelot had to quit and buy the 2nd mgs lol

[@jbonefatcat5103]

No one can touch Kojima writing, that’s why it’s the best prequel ever

[@subtegral]

Most of the writing for MGS 1,2,3 wasn't written by Kojima.

[@jbonefatcat5103]

@@subtegral Ok buds

[@Mr.Coffee576]

@@subtegralthen who ?

[@subtegral]

@@jbonefatcat5103 Tomokazu Fukushima

[@jbonefatcat5103]

@@subtegral Do some research, their work was split pretty evenly. For example on MGS1 Kojima wrote all the mandatory codec calls and Fukushima wrote all the optional ones. He definitely helped a lot, but he wasn’t THE writer

[@coolguy2179]

RDR2! NOTHING WILL EVER COMPARE!!!

[@gamingodyssey4328]

rdr 2 is amazing, but this game destroys rdr, it’s miles better

[@Sam-Fisher]

🤤🤤🤤

[@Shiv.141]

MGS3 is the best metal gear that was ever made

[@chiefdan209]

MGS3 is everything MGSV wasn't.

[@aswadi1991]

MGS is everything MGSV wasn't 😅

[@RyomaG]

MGS3 was the best MGS game

[@phanthao1778]

😊😊

[@BroUDonkeySmack]

Maybe bc its like idk a great game?

[@ShrtCrct]

it's because you can eat tree frogs

[@brandonparris6148]

All we’re ever gonna get is remakes

[@Mc_Lovin-nd6cl]

Rdr2: Am i a joke to you?

[@jaya_surya_a5118]

Yeah ..boring joke

[@roughwalkers]

​@@jaya_surya_a5118 try smiling

[@centraltimegamers2977]

No…, but it ain’t this story and this story is just that much better.

[@infoharvester]

MGS is my favourite game, but Kojima isn’t all that…

[@PeanutButterAndJellyBros]

He’s been releasing mid games since MGS3.

[@subtegral]

Fools are still worshipping him. V betrayed the entire Metal Gear series, and they still worship him. It's been nine years..

[@killmonger5097]

I’d say RDR2 is the best prequel ever made but MGS3 is the best MGS game

[@centraltimegamers2977]

Nah, this story is literally how Big Boss became Big Boss. As great as John Marston is in the world of video games he ain’t no Big Boss.

[@subtegral]

Correction. MGS1 (PS1) is the best Metal Gear game.

[@davidlebow6455]

Absolutely agree

[@tonguepunch88waffles22]

Don’t give money to Konami without Kojima San

[@dpiece6631]

His departure was unfortunate but let's not act as if Kojima is the sole reason metal gear was successful

[@SupNerdsItsBran]

nuh uh metal gear solid 4 guns of patriot was the goated one

[@jeremypresutti]

That would not be a prequel

[@Evoke-Chaos]

we are talking about prequels here

[@roughwalkers]

Bro doesnt know what a prequel is 😂

[@lostprophecy7593]

This one is the best in the whole series

[@roughwalkers]

@@lostprophecy7593 Prequel?

[@Alex-by6gc]

Well, at least MGS Delta is a remake on the horizon, more tangible. Splinter Cell 1 Remake is now nowhere to be found beyond those concept arts.

[@FutureDeep]

DMC3 is crying right now.

[@alvink566]

Gears eday will be the greatest

[@DallasRabot]

Red Dead Redemption 2, Zelda: Ocarina of Time (is a prequel to A Link to the Past and The Legend if Zelda), Metroid Prime, Halo Reach are all great prequels, so it’s not so clear cut which one is the best.

[@Tom_Youtube22]

the news agents

[@kyleebrock]

Zelda needs machine guns.

[@adi_zero5882]

Konami KICKED KOJIMA, leaving MGS5 the phantom pain’s ending unfinished 💔

[@subtegral]

Wrong. Kojima couldn't wait to quit for his own studio backed 100% by Sony. Get over it.

[@YouTubeHandleEtc.]

Best video game prequel maybe. Better Call Saul is the best prequel ever.

[@LoonyBinsTV]

Na how dare ya say he moved on. Don't do that, ya know wtf happened!

[@tnelwho41]

Nothing wrong with mgs delta but it just like mgs twin snake with just Lil twist on the controls

[@ebmax55]

MGS 5 always seemed like a direct sequel to 3 to me.

[@fabioenchillada2278]

Peacewalker is the true sequel and 5 never felt like a true Metal Gear game in the first place

[@MyManJFKTV]

@@fabioenchillada2278- MGSV should have just retold the story of Peace Walker.

[@user-bt4gz8lz2q]

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[@JamesFernando1988]

Just tried to play this last night, controls are awful and havnt aged well

[@kevinjohnson1669]

Hence the reason for this remake…

[@gfuah1499]

Skill issues.

[@nenaun]

A HIDEO KOJIMA GAME

[@Samcrb]

Please never comment on metal gear again