LogFAQs > #923250216

71. Patriots Codec conversation, S3 Plan explained
Origin: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001)
Nominated by: Place (3/4 remaining)

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This scene is very similar to the Sovereign conversation discussed earlier. This conversation shows a bit of my own personal, subjective bias, because I adore MGS2 and this codec call is actually intense and captivating. Yet, as a scene, it's almost unnervingly flat, to its detriment and and as a disservice to itself. I've never really been a fan of the codec system in the MGS series as far as delivering story reveals and exposition goes. I think MGS3 did it best by relegating codecs to a more supporting and comedic role, with plenty of Easter eggs & optional stuff that's really fun to discover for yourself. Occasionally, as we will see later on in the list, the codec can be used for the occasional cool plot twist, but this Patriots plan story dump isn't it. I love the actual content of what is being discussed here, but there's gotta be a better way of showing it all than two static character portraits over a black screen. The one and only cool flair is Campbell turning into a skull by the end of it. I think show, don't tell could've done wonders here, but it is what it is.
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