windbane on 26 June 2008
| hibikir said: I wonder if those of you that think that MGSs story is a masterpiece have read much literature, or watched quality acting. How is the story saying anything new or insightful? How can someone listen to an otacon monologue without groaning? If they made a movie, they'd put Keanu Reeves in his spot! I guess it's the same crown that thought that The Matrix's story was revolutionary. |
The Matrix was basically a sci-fi Plato's "Allegory of the Cave."
MGS's story is both emotional and thoughtful. The masterpiece part comes from the logical merging of all the parts and the surprises that arise. It's just a great combination of drama, mystery, technology. and some great characters. I've read a lot of books, some considered "literature" and some just fun reading. MGS is at least fun and imo quite intelligent. The game is a masterpiece. Gameplay, graphics, and story are well-done.
The game isn't for everyone, but no game is. It is for a lot of people, though.
