25-08-2025, 01:46 AM
I read an interesting theory about this way back. While it's *probably* just licensing, there is something else going on with MGSV's weapons. Almost all of them are composites of two or more real world weapons, or in some cases, just a "legally distinct" alteration of one. Indeed, each fills a very obvious role. Diamond Dogs' default rifles are stand-ins for M16s and other NATO type weapons. The SVG series are AKs and other combloc weapons (the obscure VZ-58 has some DNA in there).
How appropriate, then, is it that Venom's arsenal, like himself, are all patchwork doppelgangers? They do the same job, they look the part at a distance. Good enough, except for the most discerning eyes. Phantoms.
But it's probably just Konami skimping on licensing fee.
How appropriate, then, is it that Venom's arsenal, like himself, are all patchwork doppelgangers? They do the same job, they look the part at a distance. Good enough, except for the most discerning eyes. Phantoms.
But it's probably just Konami skimping on licensing fee.
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