Bluepoint Games recently released its excellent remake ofDemon’s Souls, freeing the studio up to work on a new project. While there are no details regarding what Bluepoint will be doing next, one of the most exciting possibilities would see the developer tackle theMetal Gear Solidseries. WithMetal Gear Solidremakes rumoredheavily already, it is hard to think of a better team for such a task.
With theMetal Gear Solidseries stuck in a limbo following the split between Konami and series’ creator Hideo Kojima, as well as the release of the disastrousMetal Gear Survive, the best possible scenario for the franchise going forward seems to be remakes. With Bluepoint having proven themselves to be experts in the area with the releases ofShadow of the ColossusandDemon’s Souls, the studio would likely to a great job with rebuilding the beloved stealth experience. That said, there are a few potential negatives that could come about from Bluepoint’s involvement.
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The Pros: A Gorgeous Upgrade And A Beloved Franchise
With many players already feeling likeMetal Gear Solidremakes would bebetter thanMetal Gear Solid 6, it is hard to imagine a scenario where an updatedMetal Gear Solidis not successful. With so much of the original game still holding up well today, from the iconic bosses to the tactical gameplay and stellar voice acting, few changes would need to be made. Bluepoint could focus purely on making the game look and perform better, retaining Kojima’s masterful touches and only adding a fresh coat of paint. Right up the studio’s wheelhouse of prettying up old games while leaving their quirks intact, the series is a perfect fit for Bluepoint.
However, what makes aMetal Gear Solidremake so enticing is that Bluepoint does not need to stop with the original game. While Kojima may never get tomakeMetal Gear Solid 6, players could be given a chance to relive moments from all the original games. Psycho Mantis reading players’ save data inMetal Gear Solid, the Raiden Twist inMGS 2, Naked Snake’s heartbreaking clash with The Boss inMGS 3, and Solid Snake’s journey throughMGS 4’s microwave hallway could all be rebuilt. Keeping their impact while meeting the modern standards for graphics, a whole new audience could be introduced to the brilliance ofMetal Gear Solid— and series veterans could soak in all the nostalgia a proper remake would bring.
The Cons: More Remakes And Other Options
While a Bluepoint-ledMetal Gear Solidremake would be thrilling for many, there are a few gamers who would be a bit disappointed to see the studio continue remaking games. With some fans feeling thatBluepoint has not hit its strideand hoping for a fully original game from the studio, the news ofMetal Gear Solidremakes would be predictable for some. With memorable coin quests for hidden items in bothShadow of the ColossusandDemon’s Soulsshowing the creativity of the studio, it is certainly fair to say that Bluepoint has potential beyond remaking games.
At the same time, remaking classics seems to be something that Bluepoint loves to do, and it has shown that it excels in this area on more than one occasion. As such, it seems likely that it continues to revitalize older titles, and there are plenty of options available to Bluepoint besidesMetal Gear Solid. With Sony supposedly considering the acquisition of Bluepoint, more PlayStation-based remakes could come from the studio. Anything fromResistanceandJak and Daxterto the twoInfamousgames could be modernized, while theoriginalGod of Wargamescan be updated to match the visuals of the newest games in the series.
However, with the Sony acquisition still only a rumor, there is potential for Bluepoint Games to recreate non-exclusive titles as well. TheDead Spaceseries is also a great candidate for a touch-up, as are the classicTomb Raidergames. Bluepoint could also continue from where it left off withDemon’s Souls,remaking FromSoftware’sDark Souls. With so many potential remakes on the table along with the possibility of a fully original title, Metal Gear Solid is far from Bluepoint’s only option — even if it is one of the most alluring.
