Though some MGS fans scoffed at the idea of Platinum making a Metal Gear game, the end result was honestly the best possible outcome one could probably hope for in a hack n' slash spin off of Metal Gear. The gameplay mechanics were solid (though some reviewers thought they were bad because they just sucked at the game) and centered around a simple, but versatile parry system and a bit more complicated but extremely fun precision cutting mechanic. Add on awesome bosses that each had their own MGS-esque quirks and a bitchin' soundtrack and you have one of the best action games of recent memory topped off with some fun MGS lore and style.