Is metal gear solid historically accurate?

Metal Gear Solid (MGS) blends real-world military history, Cold War politics, and actual technology with wildly fictional, sci-fi, and supernatural elements, making it not historically accurate, but grounded enough for "military fiction" that uses real concepts for dramatic effect, like the real Fulton Recovery System or Cold War-era gear alongside giant nuclear-armed robots and psychic soldiers. The series is known for its deep lore that borrows from reality, creating a believable setting for its fantastical plots, but it's best viewed as alternate history.
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How realistic is MGS?

Although the series takes place in a realistic military setting, the Metal Gear video games also feature a strong focus on supernatural elements, leading the series to be commonly described as magic realism.
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Is Solid Snake based off Kurt Russell?

The character in the video game was reportedly inspired by Russell's character, Snake Plissken, in 1981's Escape from New York. The first game in the series, Metal Gear, was released in 1987. The main reason why Russell turned down the role is because he wasn't interested in making money off the character.
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Does the MGs4 have a 71 minute cutscene?

Metal Gear Solid 4's ending cutscenes lasted 71 minutes. A Guinness World record at the time.
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Do you get mosin nagant if the end dies of old age?

Mosin-Nagant and Moss Camo

Because the Patriot and Single Action Army are the only weapons that are carried over in a new playthrough, the player must defeat The End non-lethally each time to acquire his Mosin-Nagant.
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Real Espionage vs. Metal Gear Solid

Has Solid Snake canonically killed anyone?

Yes, Snakes (Solid, Naked/Big Boss, Venom) canonically kill many people, despite gameplay allowing non-lethal runs, as cutscenes and story events in the Metal Gear Solid series show them using lethal force in crucial moments, eliminating major bosses like Psycho Mantis, Sniper Wolf, and The Boss (Naked Snake), and fighting through countless soldiers during alerted states or intense combat situations like MGS3's chase. While they often prefer stealth or non-lethal takedowns when possible, combat is their purpose, and they have high kill counts, with some (like Big Boss) being mass killers, and others (like Solid) feeling guilt but acting decisively when needed.
 
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What's the typical cost for a Mosin-Nagant?

In 2015, a Mosin Nagant averaged $211.83 in price, inching up another $32.33 in 2016 before rocketing up more than $200 in 2017 and holding that average for the next three years before continuing its impressive ascent to its current $692.69 mark, a number that would have seemed unimaginable ten years ago.
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What game has the longest cutscene ever?

The longest cutscene in video game history, according to Guinness World Records, belongs to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, featuring a single, continuous epilogue sequence lasting approximately 71 minutes that concludes the game's extensive story, a feat also noted by Reddit users and Screen Rant. This epic conclusion provides narrative closure after the final boss battle, rivaling the length of entire films.
 
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How long was Big Boss in a coma in MGS4?

A medical team succeeded in saving their lives, but as a consequence of taking too long, Big Boss ended up in a coma. The medic was then placed into an artificially induced coma. Both would not awaken until nine years later.
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Do I have to play MGS4 before 5?

Mgs are story driven. U gonna be lost in the story playing mgs v. Start with mgs1,2,3/delta/, 4, peace walker, 5, and portable ops. 5 is different from the others as it's open world, but 1 and 3 should be played for back story.
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Why did Snake call himself Pliskin?

Solid Snake adopts the alias 'Iroquois Pliskin' during his infiltration of the Big Shell. This name is a nod to 'Snake Plissken' from 'Escape from New York' and the Iroquois, a New York-based Native American confederacy, translating to 'Black Snake' in Huron.
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Which MGS games are not canon?

Non-canonical games
  • Metal Gear: Ghost Babel.
  • Metal Gear Acid 2.
  • Snake's Revenge.
  • Metal Gear Solid Mobile.
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Did Snake ever meet Big Boss?

Big Boss reappears in the sequel Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, where he has taken control of Zanzibar Land, a fortified nation in Central Asia. Snake confronts Big Boss once again while escaping from Zanzibar Land's detention camp, with Snake incinerating Big Boss.
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What is the #1 game ever?

There's no single "#1 game ever" as it depends on criteria (sales, influence, ratings), but Tetris is often cited as the best-selling (520M+ copies across versions) and most accessible, while Minecraft (350M+ sold) and Grand Theft Auto V (220M+) lead modern sales. For critical acclaim, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time often tops lists, but Minecraft's cultural impact and longevity are huge. 
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What is considered the worst Metal Gear Solid game?

Here's every Metal Gear game, ranked from worst to best.
  • 'Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker' ...
  • 'Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty' ...
  • 'Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance' ...
  • 'Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain' ...
  • 'Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots' ...
  • 'Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater' ...
  • 'Metal Gear Solid'
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Why is killing ocelot a time paradox?

Ocelot can be killed if Snake shoots, stabs, or throws a grenade at his unconscious body near the end of the Virtuous Mission or kills him while he is on the catwalk during the fight with Colonel Volgin, bringing up the Game Over screen and the message "Ocelot Is Dead." As with Naked Snake, Ocelot causes a Time Paradox ...
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What does 144.75 do?

The Sorrow's Message

After she does, hold down R1/RB to switch to a first person view. You'll see The Sorrow lingering just behind The Boss, holding a board with the radio frequency, 144.75. This is a code that can be inputted by your radio to automatically open the cell doors!
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Did quiet fall in love with snake?

She tried to take revenge on him but suddenly fell in love with him without any actual explanation.
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What is the #1 best game ever?

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
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What's the shortest video game ever?

The "shortest video game" depends on definition, but contenders include Jack in the Dark (Guinness World Record for action-adventure, 13 steps) and incredibly fast speedruns like Sonic Angel Island (18 seconds) or luck-based Clue (under 1 second). For intentionally short narrative experiences, games like A Short Hike (1.5 hrs) or Kamiko (1 hr) are popular, while the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Wii game's story mode is also extremely brief.
 
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What's the hardest video game of all time?

There's no single "hardest" video game, as difficulty is subjective, but top contenders often cited include bullet-hell shoot 'em ups like Mushihimesama Futari (Ultra mode), notoriously punishing action games like Ninja Gaiden Black, and the "Souls-like" Dark Souls series and its relatives like Sekiro, known for requiring extreme precision and patience, with some praising Kaizo Mario hacks or specific MMO bosses like Absolute Virtue as near-impossible feats.
 
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Is 7.62x54R stronger than 30-06?

The 7.62x54R 151 grain bullet has an SD of 0.222; 180 grains, 0.264. In general, the 30-06 has a higher BC because it is often loaded with more advanced modern bullets. However, there is very little discernable difference between the two bullets in terms of penetrative abilities.
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Is AR-15 stronger than AK-47?

Neither the AK-47 nor the AR-15 is definitively "more powerful"; they offer different strengths: the AK-47's 7.62x39mm round delivers harder hits at closer ranges and excels in rugged reliability, while the AR-15's 5.56x45mm offers flatter trajectory, better accuracy, lighter weight, and superior modularity for accessories, making it more effective at longer distances and easier to customize, but generally needing more maintenance.
 
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What was Chris Kyle's sniper rifle?

Chris Kyle primarily used a McMillan TAC-338 in .338 Lapua Magnum for long-range engagements, but also employed other rifles like the Knight's Armament Company (KAC) Mk 11 Mod 0 (SR-25) for closer work, plus other custom rifles like a GAP .308, with optics often being Leupold or Nightforce scopes, reflecting a versatile loadout for different battlefield needs, notes and .
 
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