20 Best Cutscenes In The Metal Gear Solid Franchise
3. Raiden Vs Vamp - MGS4
Raiden and Vamp become two of the most powerful characters in the game’s franchise. They also happen to be two of the most annoying! Who’s more annoying: Raiden or Vamp? There’s only one way to find out…
Snake battles Vamp before multiple Gekkos appear onscreen, quickly falling over and exploding. Raiden appears and tells Snake he wants to face Vamp. It appears both men will face the invulnerable Romanian, before more Gekko appear, taking Snake away from Vamp.
This cutscene is inventive, as it goes on while players control Snake who is tasked with taking down dozens of Gekko. The screen splits in two with Snake on the left, shooting the robots, and Raiden battling Vamp on the right, creating an allusion to multiplayer games of old.
This cutscene is difficult to enjoy if you are playing on your own. It is a marvel of fight choreography and Japanese fighting spirit. The next time you attempt to play Metal Gear Solid 4, take turns with a friend to play as Snake, so the other can observe the tremendous brawl between Raiden and Vamp.