The first in-engine trailer for Konami’s Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater remake has been met with a combined response on social media following its debut throughout Xbox’s Partner Preview occasion earlier this week.
Upon revealing the existence of Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater in May earlier this yr, Konami was eager to reassure followers that the remake could be devoted to the PS2 unique, retaining the unique story and dialogue whereas offering “unprecedented graphics and immersive sound.”
Yesterday’s Xbox occasion gave us our first take a look at a pre-alpha slice of the sport captured in Unreal Engine 5, which showcased numerous faithfully realized environments from Hideo Kojima’s beloved 2004 title. David Hayter, whose unique 2004 Snake Eater dialogue is about for use within the upcoming remake, was among the many followers impressed with the visible improve. Others have been seemingly overjoyed with Konami’s transfer to modernise MGS3’s gameplay with the addition of crouch strolling, and have been impressed with the builders’ consideration to element when it comes to the wildlife, and dirt splattering current within the trailer.
Holy Shagohod.
That’s lovely…#MetalGearSolid #MGSDelta@Konami https://t.co/3YJbIYvJ6d
— David Hayter (@DavidBHayter) October 25, 2023
Looks nice and love how the gameplay has modified for contemporary video games
— Danger (@Haydenbarton_39) October 25, 2023
Adding the Crouch Walk , small changes to aiming to make it extra consistent with V, good to see the gameplay crew not misplaced their contact
— ‘V’i has come too (@IV_Aoratos) October 25, 2023
animations look much like mgsv, which is an effective factor. hope this launch satisfies us all!
— Ashley ?️⚧️ (@aDyspraxicEnby) October 25, 2023
Sneaky gameplay is wanting attractive and refined! So excited to play it.
— AaronShack64TV (@aaronshack64TV) October 26, 2023
Even if it is prealpha and there is particulars that must be tuned, it appears so good man, I’m so excited for this
— Ihyll0310 (@Ihyll0310) October 25, 2023
“Damn close to all my issues are gone tbh,” commented Reddit person DijonMustard432 on a put up discussing the teaser. “They’re clearly placing some actual effort into making this nice they usually know they can not afford to mess it up.”
Others discovered the graphical presentation missing when in comparison with the visible model of its predecessor, or towards modern-day video games.
Don’t need to sound disrespectful however would not look good, I imply graphically sure it appears spectacular however the atmosphere appears precisely like PS2 model however with method higher graphics, I used to be anticipating a complete redesign of the terrain, not a type of “OoT on Unreal” sort of movies.
— NSGP – へラ (@nonspecificgen1) October 25, 2023
You higher add the soul again into the lighting of this sport picture realism doesn’t work when your body of reference appears extra visually interesting and moody
— Matt (@Matt3ZOH) October 25, 2023
“Yes, it has higher graphics than MGS3 on PS2, nevertheless it would not look all that spectacular. Very unbalanced,” wrote IGN person FortyZombies in response to the article detailing the trailer. “Some of the textures look dangerous. Ya’ll simply flip out over every thing. It’s unhappy. Compare it to a contemporary sport and it is method behind in tech.”
Some took intention at Konami’s re-imagining of MGS3 Snake’s character mannequin, and the character animation showcased within the temporary trailer. “Snake appears kinda generic and too fairly, not almost grizzled sufficient,” commented Pingaheimer. “What they do to his face?” agreed Shoegaze_BaddieEXP.
“Snake Eater appears okay, however one thing appears off about it,” stated person HiRes. “Very stiff wanting. It’s would not appear to be a full on Remake like Resident Evil 4 or Demon’s Soul. But its nonetheless early I assume.”
Other followers seemingly lamented Konami’s choice to maneuver away from its proprietary Fox Engine that had powered the event of Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain, in favor of Unreal Engine 5, which is getting used for the creation of Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater.
I’m actually dissatisfied to see the tip of the fox engine
— PerseusCW (@Perseus_CW) October 25, 2023
I’m loving the 1:1 remake method thus far. Hopefully the story will likely be 1:1 additionally.
I’m not towards UE5 nevertheless it appears to me that Konami wasted the Fox Engine.
— ???????▬▬ι═══════ﺤ (@UltimusShadow) October 25, 2023
>Using Unreal Engine 5
>When Fox Engine exists and on high of being an engine tailor-made for Metal Gear it is a very properly optimized engineI do not perceive. pic.twitter.com/nXAAgB1ZLN
— Balthier ?? ✯ ✯ ✯ (@balthier95) October 25, 2023
Why use UE5 and never FOX?
— Dev (@JxstDev0) October 25, 2023
This week additionally noticed the discharge of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The extremely anticipated assortment has come beneath hearth from followers for not together with all the titles on the cartridge of the Switch bodily version, and for working at 720p on PC, regardless of being marketed as working at 1080p decision by Konami previous to launch. Konami has introduced plans to handle numerous points with the gathering in put up launch updates.
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