10 Best No.3's In Gaming History
1. Metal Gear Solid 3
Metal Gear Solid 3 is the best the series ever got, and we will die on this hill/overly long ladder.
Much like Xenoblade 3, Metal Gear Solid 3 was a chance at redemption after a disappointing sequel. And, much like Xenoblade 3, MGS 3 didn't just redeem the franchise - it elevated it to drastic new heights. Much like an overly long ladder.
OK, you may be wondering why we keep bringing up the ladder. Simply put, MGS 3's (in)famous ladder sequence is a succinct, beautiful encapsulation of what makes it great.
What other game would force you to climb a ladder, alone, for over two minutes? What other game would make you do so after a heart-poundingly tense boss battle? And what other game would soundtrack it with one of the greatest songs ever recorded for a video game?
Equal parts baffling and brilliant, MGS 3's infamous ladder climb remains lodged in the memories of every gamer who experiences it, and is the perfect example of the game's idiosyncratic genius. And that's just two minutes! Two minutes of a 12 hour epic stuffed with great boss fights, heart-wrenching drama and enough wildlife consumption to make Bear Grylls nauseous.
We're starting to gush now, so we'll sign off with this: In a world of completely unnecessary remakes, this is one game that deserves to be experienced by a new generation of gamers.