KnockBack, Episode 188 | Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (Video)
Added 2021-09-14 02:17:37 +0000 UTCFor your viewing pleasure.
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What a fantastic episode!! Loved this game as a kid. Beat it a thousand times it seems. The saddest part is that I haven’t played it since high school. I would love just a collection on PS4/5. I wouldn’t even need a remaster. Maybe a controls update but those games are a masterclass as is. Thanks for this. Probably the first time I was really taken back to playing this as a kid. I’m not nostalgic at all but man this was a good episode to listen too.
FoxHopSmash
2021-10-04 22:09:51 +0000 UTCJust got around to tuning in. Thanks for answering my question! This was a great discussion.
Keith Golfer
2021-09-25 17:55:07 +0000 UTCWhat happened with Dagen's job I hope he is doing OK financially that can be rough
Blake Wall
2021-09-23 13:26:05 +0000 UTCCan't wait to see you guys do an episode on MGS3, especially since it'll be the first time playing for Colin! I'd definitely be interested to see what you guys think of MGS4 if you decide to do an episode on that after revisiting the series so far :)
Josh_J_Anderson
2021-09-22 18:29:54 +0000 UTC=)
Colin Moriarty
2021-09-22 02:02:52 +0000 UTCWe'll get there before the end of the year, essentially.
Colin Moriarty
2021-09-22 02:02:45 +0000 UTCWe'll get there. =)
Colin Moriarty
2021-09-22 02:02:23 +0000 UTCMy favorite aspect of the Fortune character is that she wields this experimental prototype weapon that shouldn't even actually work. Her luck just makes it work without incident. Nice touch.
Carlos Quintanilla
2021-09-21 22:46:14 +0000 UTCAwesome episode. Looking forward to the MGS 3 knockback! One of my favorite games of all time. I even used the snake eater song for one of my songs in the ceremony of my wedding 😄. Really curious what Colin is going to think about MGS 3. For me, the song, the story, the plot, the atmosphere of the game, everything is just perfect. I loved mgs 2 also (played the demo that came with zone of the enders 100 times), but not as much as mgs 3. Damn, they don't make that kind of games anymore, that makes me sad 😢.
Big Boss Games
2021-09-21 21:33:42 +0000 UTCGreat episode as always guys. Can’t wait for the eventual MGS3 and 4 episodes. Just wanted to correct something Colin said: the last chronological game in the series is actually Metal Gear Rising Revengeance (starring Raiden). Would actually be interested to hear what you guys think about that game at some point as well. Also, the bluepoint remake of MGS2 actually runs at 720p, like most PS3 games. Surprising you don’t know this, Colin!
Rameen
2021-09-21 06:16:00 +0000 UTCSounds like MGSV😂 I get the criticisms, in many ways it isn't Metal Gear. But once you start unlocking all the crazy tech the playground becomes a lot more enjoyable
Liam Mcnulty
2021-09-17 15:32:56 +0000 UTCMGS5 frustrated me because I'd put so much time and effort into remaining stealthy and then an entire 30 minute section gets blown up for some nonsense. I dunno... it just wasn't Metal Gear to me. I didn't get it, and I still don't.
Colin Moriarty
2021-09-17 15:25:03 +0000 UTCThis and Demolition Man predicted the future. You're in for an absolute treat with MGS3, incredible game. Any I know you didn't like MGSV, the story leaves something to be desired, but the gameplay is Metal Gear at its best, totally bizarre and hilarious. I really hope you try it again one day, such a fun platinum to achieve as well. I loved this episode, thank you =)
Liam Mcnulty
2021-09-16 23:14:45 +0000 UTCThank you. <3
Colin Moriarty
2021-09-16 16:25:57 +0000 UTCTo echo Dagan; you really have cultivated a positive and vibrant community. From the podcasts to the social aspect, even the discord. I love just chatting to people across the globe who relate to the LSM podcasts. If you do come to London I’m 100% travelling down from Scotland.
Marc Cairney
2021-09-16 09:28:17 +0000 UTCWe hope to get to MGS3 before year's end. Thank you for listening, and for your kind words!
Colin Moriarty
2021-09-16 00:38:38 +0000 UTCGreat podcast gentlemen. The Tanker intro portion of the game is brief, but I thought that is where Bluepoint really shined the most in their remaster of this title. Having recently replayed this game on PS3 myself around April or May 2021, I was very impressed with how cool the deck of the tanker was today. After playing this game I liked it more than ever, despite the dated gameplay and annoying controls. Unfortunately when I moved onto MGS3 I liked it way less and even stopped halfway through at how frustrating I found alerts to be. Looking forward to that discussion down the road and maybe I’ll return before then if I find time.
Kickstand
2021-09-15 23:18:28 +0000 UTCIf you haven't revisisted it in the past 5-10 years I highly suggest you do! It blew me away what I picked up this time, and how the book aged in even a 10 year timespan between readings.
Tonys_Always_Write
2021-09-15 03:26:30 +0000 UTCGreat book. =)
Colin Moriarty
2021-09-15 03:18:48 +0000 UTCThe prescience of art like this is so awesome. Colin's comments toward the end of the show really reminded me of how I felt when I reread 1984 last summer.
Tonys_Always_Write
2021-09-15 01:56:08 +0000 UTCI'm really looking forward to playing. I know I'm gonna love the villains. =)
Colin Moriarty
2021-09-14 16:06:16 +0000 UTCAh, very interesting.
Colin Moriarty
2021-09-14 16:06:06 +0000 UTCI'm really pleased to hear it's all worked out for you. =)
Colin Moriarty
2021-09-14 16:05:59 +0000 UTC#46.
Colin Moriarty
2021-09-14 16:05:47 +0000 UTCIt's really a remarkably prescient game. I think it can only truly be appreciated today.
Colin Moriarty
2021-09-14 16:05:42 +0000 UTCWe had a fun talk. =)
Colin Moriarty
2021-09-14 16:05:21 +0000 UTCEnjoy!
Colin Moriarty
2021-09-14 16:05:15 +0000 UTC<3
Colin Moriarty
2021-09-14 16:05:11 +0000 UTCGlad to finally deliver. =)
Colin Moriarty
2021-09-14 16:05:08 +0000 UTCLoved this episode and I cannot wait for the Metal Gear Solid 3 topic. It’s my favorite game of all time and listening to Colin geek out about the Cobra Unit is going to be great.
Michael Miller
2021-09-14 15:39:28 +0000 UTCOne of the interesting things I found when doing research about this game is that the Rose and Jack interactions, specifically the remembering of April etc, was actually based on Kojimas past relationships and how him always working made him forget about important details like that. He mentions it during his BAFTA interview
Kenneth Oms
2021-09-14 15:22:59 +0000 UTCI completely relate to what I know of Dagan’s situation currently and the interesting part is that this show played a role in getting me through a similar tough time. I took a risk, and when I got back from Iraq I moved to an entirely new city and tried to start a new career. After almost a year I finally succeeded. It’s hard for vets to often find decent, let alone life-altering, careers. KnockBack and SS played a role in just keeping my spirits up and giving me shit to smile about. I’m grateful for the content you gents create. I hope we as listeners can return the favor both monetarily and through community.
Quinn
2021-09-14 14:47:28 +0000 UTCWhich episode is mgs?
Michael Thew
2021-09-14 11:50:54 +0000 UTCMGS2 is one of the most important games in my life and gaming history. I remember a review tag line (from IGN I believe) saying 'this game will change your life'. I didn't really understand that until I played it. Tbh, even back then I didn't think the gameplay was perfect, and I actually had quite a few frustrations that led me to GameFAQs to even find out how to progress. But as an overall experience, it's emotional, mind blowing and haunting to this very day. The final Codec call in particular is one of the key moments that shaped the things I'm concerned about now: society, digital freedom, online discourse, the state of politics, corporations and conspiracies. It's truly remarkable how this game's themes stand the test of time. Or rather, how prophetic they were. Thanks for covering this!
JusticeSoulTuna
2021-09-14 11:01:58 +0000 UTCMy favorite game of all-time being discussed? Hell yea
Matt salcido
2021-09-14 02:52:18 +0000 UTCOhhhhhhhhhhh baby I can't wait for this
Julian Zhu
2021-09-14 02:32:47 +0000 UTCIt's a muthafucken Hydra! Let's roll fatties
Frank G.
2021-09-14 02:22:54 +0000 UTCYaaaas! Been waiting for this one ever since I subscribed!
Ryan Caulfield
2021-09-14 02:20:26 +0000 UTC
