One Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Character Is Still Its Breakout Star (And it’s Not Snake)

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In place of nearly two decades since the initial groundbreaking release, Konami has recently delivered a contemporary rendition of “Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.” This new adaptation, titled “ Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater,” preserves the core aspects of the 2004 original while enhancing graphical quality and fine-tuning certain features to ensure a more seamless gameplay experience for today’s era. Additionally, “Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater” simplifies some mechanics and presents the iconic narrative complete with all its intricate twists and lasting scenes.

Besides the famed character Snake, the cast of Metal Gear Solid has long been recognized for their eccentricity, spanning from sinister to comical tones, frequently straddling both worlds. Among the franchise’s memorable and adored characters, Revolver Ocelot’s portrayal in MGS Delta: Snake Eater stands out as one of its most captivating and enjoyable features.

Spoilers for Snake Eater and Metal Gear Solid‘s larger story below.

Revolver Ocelot Still Steals the Show in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

Initially appearing as a villain in 1998’s Metal Gear Solid and other earlier games, Revolver Ocelot has since developed a complex character and intriguing backstory that has kept him a prominent figure throughout the series, earning him much love among fans. He features prominently in many installments, including the latest, MGS 5: The Phantom Pain. Notably, he is one of the founders of the Patriots, the group that succeeded the enigmatic Philosophers who secretly orchestrate global and political events as depicted in the Metal Gear Solid saga’s overarching narrative.

In the world of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, I find myself drawn to the captivating storyline that unfolds, with this game being a prequel set at the earliest point in the timeline. The enigmatic character Ocelot, who initially appears to be an adversary to Naked Snake, undergoes a transformation that reveals his true identity as “ADAM”, the other elusive informant on Snake’s quest, alongside the seductive agent known as “EVA”.

As the narrative unfolds, the evolving bond between Snake and Ocelot is one of the standout aspects in this game. Ocelot’s screen presence and integral role in the plot are undoubtedly among the highlights that make Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater a truly memorable experience for me.

Technically, Ocelot has encountered every version of Snake in Metal Gear Solid at some point.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Keeps Revolver Ocelot’s Antics Intact

In Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Naked Snake, while trying to rescue and extract Nikolai Sokolov, a defector from the Soviet Union, encounters GRU Major Ocelot who disrupts his plans by wanting Sokolot for his own purposes. This leads to a confrontation where Snake and Ocelot face off in one of the game’s memorable scenes. Right away, Ocelot’s skills are evident, but they are accompanied by an arrogant and casual attitude. The exchange between them is both intense and comical, creating an intriguing prelude to what follows.

During their initial assessment, Naked Snake offers constructive criticism to Ocelot regarding his combat technique, highlighting weaknesses in both methodology and weapon selection. This critique sets the stage for Revolver Ocelot’s affinity towards his namesake firearms and subsequent Western-inspired style. Their subsequent encounters will maintain a balance between humor and gravity throughout their interactions.

In Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater, Ocelot frequently tries to come off as self-assured and superior, even towards significant characters like The Boss and Colonel Volgin. However, his grandstanding often backfires, and he ends up being outmaneuvered by them. Despite these setbacks, Ocelot plays a crucial role in the story, as he is the one who accidentally shoots Snake’s eye, leading to his trademark eyepatch. The appearance of Ocelot in Metal Gear Solid: MGS Delta is always a delightful experience.

If players choose to eliminate Revolver Ocelot immediately following that specific scene, it leads to an unexpected game ending due to the creation of a temporal conundrum.

In “Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater,” Revolver Ocelot’s role showcases the depth and richness of his character, particularly in terms of his depiction and representation within this installment. This appearance serves as a testament to why he is so cherished by fans and has managed to keep audiences engaged and amused while developing complex and intriguing relationships with the Snake characters across the Metal Gear Solid franchise’s history.

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2025-08-30 22:29