pros:
- gameplay is a massive improvement over the first game, even just the revolution of first-person aiming and clearer instructions of how to aim + run makes this a much more enjoyable experience
- story is fantastic, the final CODEC calls alone are mind-blowing considering the game is over 20 years old
- overall controls a lot smoother than MGS

cons:
- raiden is cool but man the game peaked in the tanker section
- early progression is frustrating due to lack of equipment and no map