Tokyo Game Show Reveals an Incredible Gameplay Feature of Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater Even Hideo Kojima Would Be Proud Of
Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater made an extensive appearance at TGS 2024, and it looks like a worthy remake that respects the original title.
- Creative producer Yuji Korekado hosted a detailed Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater presentation at Tokyo Game Show 2024.
- It showcased various elements that will be included in the upcoming remake of the original 2004 title.
- From dangerous terrains to nostalgic callbacks, Konami seems to be respecting the world created by Hideo Kojima.
It has been more than six years since the Metal Gear Solid series got its last mainline installment from developer and publisher Konami, which is why, although it is not a completely original story and a remake of the beloved 2004 Hideo Kojima-directed title, fans of the franchise can’t help but look forward to what Delta: Snake Eater has in store for them.
While it waits for the studio to share an update regarding when it is planning to launch the upcoming remake, the Metal Gear fanbase just got treated to an extensive gameplay showcase that has proven to be effective marketing content. With 13 minutes of footage shared by Konami at Tokyo Game Show 2024, it looks like the adventures of Naked Snake have been upgraded in all the right ways.
Naked Snake Makes a Glorious Comeback in Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater Demo Footage
Initially announced in 2023 for PlayStation and getting a full trailer at Xbox Games Showcase earlier this year, Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater has been a highly anticipated title simply because it completely revamps the original 2004 video game using modern technological upgrades to bring the story of Naked Snake on par with current-gen platforms.
Making an impactful appearance at the ongoing Tokyo Game Show, creative producer Yuji Korekado hosted a gameplay showcase during the Metal Gear Production Hotline Stage Event, which included various aspects that the upcoming remake will offer its player base when it hopefully launches later this year.
Kicking off with Naked Snake living up to his name and not having much at his disposal as he tries to navigate the tricky terrain presented to him in the form of a dense forest, the demo footage showed gameplay elements such as trying to locate a certain target by tuning the frequency of radio equipment to eavesdrop on persons of interest.
Aside from that, the Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater showcase also exhibited Snake’s movement through the forest, combining regular running with seamless tree climbing to get to the desired locations. Konami also showed off one weapon that will accompany Naked Snake on his journey from the beginning, as he equips a pistol with a silencer and tries to avoid dangerous creatures like crocodiles by stealthily utilizing bodies of water and other environmental features.
CalorieMate and GA-KO Also Make Appearances in the Tokyo Game Show 2024 Presentation
Despite the massive graphical overhaul that the remake is set to provide to the Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater fanbase, the gameplay footage also pays homage to some of the standout Easter eggs that added to the original title’s overall appeal and made its world feel more alive.
The first of these callbacks that was also featured in the 2004 video game is the CalorieMate nutritional energy bar, which Naked Snake can consume to regain his lost stamina during intense situations.
Next comes a traditional addition that has been included in numerous Metal Gear titles: a cartoon duck doll called GA-KO, which will be scattered around each terrain for the player to find as collectibles.
It remains to be seen when Konami is planning on releasing Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater, but with Hideo Kojima’s name stamped on it and the respect it is clearly showing towards its two-decade-old counterpart, the long wait may actually prove to be worth it.
