This game is a HUGE upgrade from metal gear solid 1, the gameplay on mgs1 seemed a little stuttered and the story only shined in a few moments, but Kojima really went all out in the sequel

It brought layers of depth to the metal gear lore and made every character in the plot play an important role and interesting story, as well as making it one of the most intriguing moments I've ever witnessed in a game as a player. Hideo Kojima is a genius