However, astute players were able to find a subtle hint at Venom's true identity thanks to a cutscene in Ground Zeroes featuring the main cast plus an MSF medic surgically removing a bomb. The short-lived controversy surrounding David Hayter's voice replacement with Kiefer Sutherland is likely what helped keep Venom Snake's identity well-hidden due to being Big Boss's body double. The constant callbacks and literature parallels enforce the powerful emotive drive used to paint Venom Snake's character arc across The Phantom Pain's story. "Punished Snake" also appeared frequently in the trailers and promotional material in reference to living through MSF's destruction witnessed at the climax of Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes. The additional nickname "V" provides a more meta explanation for the name choice too, as Venom is the fifth character to bear the codename across the franchise, plus a continuation of the mantra V for Victory, which appeared in Peace Walker.įocusing on the game's story, players likely caught the overt references to Moby Dick with the codename "Ahab," echoing the story's self-destructive protagonist bent on revenge at any cost and the tragic outcome that befalls all characters involved. Where codenames like "Solid" and "Naked" depicted personality, so too does "Venom" due to the character being deemed hazardous and snake-like as his peaceful aspirations turn to obsession and war. Venom Snake is not the only moniker worn by the villain protagonist of MGSV thanks to the abundant symbolism and double meanings provided by Kojima's typical naming conventions. Thanks to Venom's surprising amount of character depth which hides crucial facts about his identity, many players can still overlook profound details about Big Boss while exploring his dramatic legacy. The now-infamous ending plot twist reveals that Venom Snake is simply a "clone" of Big Boss, a double created to distract the world while the real Big Boss betrays his allegiances to build Outer Heaven.ĭespite the backlash this initially received, compelling anti-hero Venom "Punished" Snake is still considered a suitable protagonist worthy of Big Boss himself, and loved by many Metal Gear Solid fans to this day.
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Updated Jby Ruby Modica: Nearly seven years on, Metal Gear Solid V has proven itself a strong series contender despite the overshadowing controversy that took place between series director Hideo Kojima and Konami shortly after release. 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.
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