My altered view of MGS4 now that I've beaten it.

[The_vagabond7]

DTG said:

The_vagabond7 said:

DTG said:

 

Actually I'm a huge movie fan and have watched hundreds upon hundreds of films from various countries and in various genres. Not a single film however has ever matched MGS2 in terms of depth of it's story. MGS4 is similar except for the horrible Hollywood inspired ending. The reasons films cannot match MGS is because they have a two hour runtime and so the focus is on action and pacing without the time to indulge in philosophical dialogue as MGS games do. They cannot go as in-depth with their storytelling and do not afford the time to divulge details.

Not a single movie in history has ever had a story as deep and complex as Xenogears. They just don't have sixty hours to elaborate and develop characters. I can do it too, doesn't make it true. People need to stop thinking that MGS2 is some sort of amazing story the likes of which no medium has ever seen. It's not.

 

 

That is actually true, Xenogears is up there with MGS2 as one of the richest pieces of media ever created. The more time you have for exposition the more you can indulge in dialogue which helps explain details and develop characters. Films simply do not have the luxury to dwell on philosophical issues through dialogue, the best they can do is try and imply them to the viewers. MGS2 spent nearly an hour talking about things like memes, truth, identity, free will, what to pass on and other subjects. Films cannot afford that kind of depth.

....that's sad. I was just being sarcastic. Seriously man, Xenogears...MGS2....richest pieces of media? I'm going to go slit my wrists. I mean...dear god...I guess you're entitled to your opinion...even if it is grossly ignorant and completely wrong.