02-08-2026, 09:52 PM
Raiden was contentious (at the time) in part because he was something of a bait and switch as well. It doesn't help that the game then proceeds to rub Snake on your face time and again.
While MGS2 is something of an acquired taste for me, none of it was due to Raiden. I took him as behaving that way as part of the role bestowed upon him (which he played really well), and fairly relatable (which I'm sure was also part of the intent). The Rose bit did get a bit old at times though.
While MGS2 is something of an acquired taste for me, none of it was due to Raiden. I took him as behaving that way as part of the role bestowed upon him (which he played really well), and fairly relatable (which I'm sure was also part of the intent). The Rose bit did get a bit old at times though.
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