

In many respects, he’s The Phantom Pain’s silver lining. While Venom is yet another clone of Big Boss, the fact that he had an entire life before becoming a clone makes him a far more interesting character as a result. If nothing else, fans seem to be coming around to Venom Snake, Big Boss’ literal body double and the game’s actual protagonist. RELATED: Metal Gear: The Silliest Things That Have Happened In The Franchise That said, time was kind to those games (the former more so,) so it is possible that time will be kind to MGSVas well. This is a game that puts both Metal Gear Solid 2 and 4 to shame when it comes to fan backlash.


Despite rave reviews across the board, Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Painhas ended up one of the most divisive entries in the franchise, if not the most divisive.
