this is the first mgs I played back in the day on ps2. in hindsight, it may not have been a good idea but it hooked on the series. replaying it now in releaser order, it's a massive improvement of the first mgs gameplay wise. I found all my frustrations with the first game gone here. the HD facelift has only made this game's art design shine brighter. It's still a good looking game. As for the story, I played through the game twice in a row. I just love the ideas and themes of this game and the ending...that beautiful twisted ending. a true achievement in the medium of video games. don't for the platinum trophy, though. I quit with my sanity intact

A game that really stole my heart. I loved the characters because of how well they were written. The music was amazing and at times just really hyped me up for what was going on in the game. The song that plays in the café just calmed my mind and prepared me for my next challenge. The backstories of the characters you related to just make you cry - it's just super well written and connects you to the characters so easily. The turn based combat feels fresh and engaging - chaining attacks feels super good and the finishers always made me feel good. The game is pretty long but it's super worth to experience it. Only thing that leaves to be desired is Joker - wish we had some voice acting or just more character development because from what we do get from him he would be an amazing character. It's a shame he is just a self insert.
The game is an awesome rebel story - and pretty unusual for it to fight against the corrupt society we live in. Persona 5 and the content of Royal really just felt like a breath of fresh air to gaming.