Johnny vs. Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops

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  • čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
  • Double the review, double the Metal Gear. The Solid series has some handheld entries as well, and I'm looking at the first one, Portable Ops. Set six years after Snake Eater, what's Big Boss getting himself into now?
    Should I include Metal Gear Acid 1 and 2 in the Marathon?
    strawpoll.me/6569741
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Komentáře • 957

  • @NoobLord9001
    @NoobLord9001 Před 8 lety +165

    I really like the "calling to the night" song

    • @iownalx23
      @iownalx23 Před 8 lety +3

      me too

    • @ThatOneGuy0006
      @ThatOneGuy0006 Před 8 lety +10

      Congrats, you have good taste in music!

    • @TheSuperSmashBros01
      @TheSuperSmashBros01 Před 4 lety +10

      There’s a reason why this song made it into Smash Bros. Brawl and Ultimate

    • @donkeykongisytpooping3002
      @donkeykongisytpooping3002 Před 4 lety +3

      Nintendo Junkie Because they decided that it was the best track in portable ops?

    • @TheSuperSmashBros01
      @TheSuperSmashBros01 Před 4 lety +3

      DonkeykongIsYTPooping It’s very likely. I can’t really think of any other tunes or songs from the game.

  • @GreenNinjaTea
    @GreenNinjaTea Před 8 lety +95

    Guns of Patriots has the guiness world record of the longest single cutscene in a videogame.
    Godspeed Johnny

    • @galfinsp7216
      @galfinsp7216 Před rokem +2

      How long is it?

    • @aquasp102
      @aquasp102 Před rokem +6

      @@galfinsp7216 From searching, MGS4 seems to hold the record for the longest sequence of uninterrupted cutscenes, those cutscenes being the game's epilogue, which lasts 71 minutes. I've also seen people mention that there is a cutscene in the game that lasts roughly 25 minutes which does still put it in the world record for having the longest individual cutscene in a game, but I don't know what specific cutscene that is myself.

    • @themanwithnoname4385
      @themanwithnoname4385 Před rokem +4

      @@aquasp102 the final cutscene that shows big boss is alive. It's 26 minutes long uninterrupted

  • @thesupersonicstig
    @thesupersonicstig Před 8 lety +191

    Big Boss wants *YOU*
    In the back of his truck.

  • @SomecallmeJohnny
    @SomecallmeJohnny  Před 8 lety +305

    Ack, forgot to add the Strawpoll. It's there now, so vote away!

    • @shrektheogre4349
      @shrektheogre4349 Před 8 lety +23

      +FalconPunch97 I think that was a bit unnecessary

    • @johnnytamale8676
      @johnnytamale8676 Před 8 lety +8

      +FalconPunch97 you OK there buddy?

    • @Akechi_The_Phantom_Detective
      @Akechi_The_Phantom_Detective Před 8 lety +8

      +SomecallmeJohnny Bless you Johnny. I think Metal Gear Acid deserves it's shot in the sun because much like Ghost Babel it's an alternate continuity but does enough to stand on it's own feet as a true Metal Gear title and one hell of a compulsively addictive one at that. Also the longest game in the MGS series for me at least...Peace Walker.

    • @SonicParadox17
      @SonicParadox17 Před 8 lety

      Ac!d adds literally fucking nothing to either the story or the formula.
      Ac!d... is just kinda there.

    • @GatorRay
      @GatorRay Před 8 lety +4

      +SomecallmeJohnny I say YES! I want every MGS game possible covered.

  • @Frodudus
    @Frodudus Před 8 lety +44

    9:09 This is the type of game where you really need to utilize the "Monster Hunter Claw Technique."

  • @rank10ygo
    @rank10ygo Před 8 lety +70

    The MGS4 video will be like "Skip video to avoid spoilers".

  • @av4d
    @av4d Před 8 lety +431

    Johnny vs. Acid.
    I mean the drug, not Metal Gear. Do acid. Where's the Johnny Drug Marathon?

    • @av4d
      @av4d Před 8 lety +71

      ***** "Greetings ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the drug Marathon. Today we'll be testing out a drug that I've heard of before, everyone's saying I should try it out. I have an interesting past with it. A lot of kids back in high school were all over this, so I'm excited to finally to try it out for myself. So here we go, this is my review of MDMA!

    • @AJTheMightyGamer
      @AJTheMightyGamer Před 8 lety +7

      +Morbidcrab holy fuck this made my face hurt

    • @SonofSethoitae
      @SonofSethoitae Před 5 lety +2

      @@av4d MDMA and Acid are totally different though

    • @Chrono-bo4zc
      @Chrono-bo4zc Před 4 lety

      Metal gear 07

    • @huntersampson8527
      @huntersampson8527 Před 4 lety

      I know it's 4 years old now... But acid is the best, 100%.

  • @5persondude
    @5persondude Před 8 lety +291

    The Sonic 06 review was 50 minutes long
    God knows how long his MGS 4 review will be... #PrayForJohnny

    • @Vampirewerewolf1
      @Vampirewerewolf1 Před 8 lety +2

      +5persondude I say an hour and a half divided in 3.

    • @5persondude
      @5persondude Před 8 lety +16

      *****
      you think he'll leave videos in-between each upload of him smoking a cigarette for 8 minutes?

    • @PrincessNine
      @PrincessNine Před 8 lety +4

      +5persondude nah, he'll just patch in a full install option with trophies.

    • @Vampirewerewolf1
      @Vampirewerewolf1 Před 8 lety

      5persondude Unlikely.

    • @ThePreciseClimber
      @ThePreciseClimber Před 8 lety +1

      MGS4 is not THAT bad. :P

  • @DagexonDark
    @DagexonDark Před 4 lety +53

    Portable ops plus was surprisingly my first entry into the series. I loved collecting soldiers and playing online with my younger brother. It was a really good time and I'm now hooked on metal gear. It's just weird that my first mg game didn't even have a plot

    • @Highbornhalo-ju4qm
      @Highbornhalo-ju4qm Před 2 lety

      Mgs5 was the first one i played

    • @hall1009
      @hall1009 Před 2 lety

      My first metal gear game was mgs vr missions.

    • @gandalf7345
      @gandalf7345 Před 2 lety

      mine was 2 then 3 with the vita hd collection, then 5 then 1 then peace walker (weird asf order but it became one of my favourite franchises ever) not sure if I'll ever play mgs4 since I don't have a ps3 anymore

    • @morsecode980
      @morsecode980 Před 7 měsíci

      For me MGS2 was the first, then 1 and 3, then 4, then V, then I eventually got PW and MPO on my Vita.

  • @TheHeroOfTomorrow
    @TheHeroOfTomorrow Před 8 lety +141

    "How much of a DRAG it was." I see what you did there...

  • @GreenNinjaTea
    @GreenNinjaTea Před 8 lety +67

    I just finished the Ghost Bagel reveiw. man i could go for a babel now.

  • @AntiAIAllegiance
    @AntiAIAllegiance Před 8 lety +166

    -Suggests Straw poll
    -points at description
    -no straw poll

  • @MegamanNG
    @MegamanNG Před 8 lety +101

    I wish I got my hands on Portable Ops.
    The thing is that this game teeters between canon and non canon. I believe it's canon because it has moments that would shape the later games but on the other hand, it isn't cause Kojima wasn't directing it. Not to offend Kojima but I personally believe it's canon.
    Why? Because there were many moments that would be instrumental in the later games like the formation of FOXHOUND and the Patriots.
    Oh and the idea of building up units and what not would be perfected in Peace Walker. I hope Johnny does cover Peace Walker because it would be so awesome.

    • @solaris6428
      @solaris6428 Před 8 lety +5

      I know and I hate the arguments over if its canon or not. I think it is

    • @sourmilkandcereal
      @sourmilkandcereal Před 8 lety

      +MegamanNG I remember during the development of MGS5 he said in a interview that he considers Portable OP's mostly cannon however there some aspects to it that are non-canon. So there ya go. I wished what interview it was though.

    • @MicharionAQ
      @MicharionAQ Před 8 lety +5

      +MegamanNG Yeah, Portable Ops is somewhat canon. Basically Kojima has been taking a few pages from George Lucas' canon playbook and while things may have happened in a game they didn't happen entirely the way it was shown. Getting the Philosphers' Legacy in full and Forming Foxhound to take down rogue members of FOX happened. But the Eva side mission and the Metal Gear fight didn't with Four contradicting the Eva part and Peace Walker having the true first Metal Gear in Metal gear Zeke. Konami was just being rather odd with most other things about Metal Gear since they seem to have gotten a bit controlling later on in the series life time.

    • @timekeeper2538
      @timekeeper2538 Před 8 lety +1

      Obviously the whole "Null" bullshit is non-canon as the backstory in Metal Gear 2 takes full priority.

    • @Finalblue1234
      @Finalblue1234 Před 8 lety

      doesn't Portable Ops introduce Kaz to Big Boss? at the very least it makes it that people aren't alittle confused why this Kaz guy is with Big Boss in Peace Walker (although we find out it is Miller in MGS1, but not immediately) I think one of the codec calls to say how they met, but not until 5-6 hoirs into the game

  • @LeeAdamsMusic89
    @LeeAdamsMusic89 Před 4 lety +15

    I know you made these years ago, but every couple of years I go through an MGS obsession and watching these really brought it all back.
    I just want to say I’ve very much enjoyed these videos. They’ve not only brought me up to scratch with the stories, filling in blanks and the retcons I’ve forgotten about, but your opinion applied is always far from bias and very impartial, supplying the viewer with a very balanced review. A nice mix of ‘this sucks, but however’ and ‘this is great, but the downfall is...’ - with your own personality and charm present throughout. Very solid (pardon the pun) videos, my friend. Well made, well enjoyed.

  • @thedeadlycritisisman1113
    @thedeadlycritisisman1113 Před 7 lety +7

    Calling to the Night is hands-down one of the best pieces of video game music.

  • @MLPflutterguy
    @MLPflutterguy Před 8 lety +1

    take as much time as you need, i very much enjoy this marathon of mgs series, great work.

  • @NidorinoAlliance
    @NidorinoAlliance Před 8 lety +7

    Johnny, I hadn't noticed before in previous reviews but you've improved heaps in your Johnny vs. series. You're more animated, more confident and your writing has a lot more polish and professionalism to it. Nice work, man.

  • @dc4296
    @dc4296 Před 3 lety +8

    "Finnally, we can leave all that crap in San Hieronymo behind....."
    - Miller, recalling the totally canon events of Portable Ops.

  • @chasemcguire4825
    @chasemcguire4825 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey man I’m new to your channel. I am a Metal Gear Fanatic as well and I really am liking your videos!! I LOVED this song, “Calling To The Night”! I listened to it all the time and even to this day lol.

  • @CoconutChriss
    @CoconutChriss Před 8 lety +4

    You have all our love and prayers, Johnny. Thank you for your great work! :D

  • @587DeathKing
    @587DeathKing Před 8 lety +49

    So I guess we start a Twitter campaign #PrayForJohnny

    • @xyelsha5363
      @xyelsha5363 Před 8 lety

      +KelvinBelmont I'm giving him my energy as I type

  • @SQGReviewShow
    @SQGReviewShow Před 8 lety +4

    Gotta love "Calling to the Night." That soundtrack is freaking epic! But as for whether it's canon, like you said, it is, but it really doesn't matter.

    • @shawnfields2369
      @shawnfields2369 Před 6 měsíci +1

      It's weird how a canon MGS game; the literal next game in the MGS timeline 5 years after Snake Eater (1964); and Portable Ops being set in 1969. Even though the next sequel to Snake Eater was Peace Walker because that games set in 1974; an entire decade after Snake Eater. But I wouldn't say Portable Ops doesn't matter. I mean; it canonically establishes the first time Roy Campbell makes his appearance in the MGS series; along with Frank Jaeger/Gray Fox; shows that Sokolov somehow survived getting tortured by Volgin in Snake Eater; shows where Major Zero is and what he's been planning this entire time; and shows that Ocelot is a triple(maybe even quadruple agent?) But has always had the highest regard/respect for Naked Snake/Big Boss; no matter what; but this game shows that while Maj. Zero and Ocelot don't really have the best of intentions (of trying to interpret The Boss's will); neither does Big Boss; but Big Boss realizes this during the finale of MGS4: Guns of The Patriots. But yeah; I agree; "Calling To The Night"; is one of the BEST MGS songs ever. And that's the end credits theme; for this game? Wow. But like Johnny; I first heard "Calling To The Night"; in Super Smash Bros. Brawl; and I couldn't believe how great this song sounded. I mean; I'm already a die hard MGS fan; but I still don't know how to trigger the codec conversations with the characters...I keep pressing down; but the messages never show up...

  • @freelandguy121
    @freelandguy121 Před 8 lety +2

    God damn I love Johnny's reviews, they are so detailed and professional.

  • @thebossthusiast1960
    @thebossthusiast1960 Před 3 lety +3

    This is one of the few MGSes that I missed (along with Ghost Babel and the Acids). For some reason this one bothered me more than the others that I didn't play it, so I was probably gonna get it at some point. Thanks for making this video so I could get a look at it and save myself some trouble. Gotta say, your method of going through a series at a time is pretty awesome, and nobody else does that really. People like me who feel OCD if we don't play one or two entries in a series actually get a lot out of this kind of format where we can see what we missed in the context of the larger series. Dunno if you'll read this but I appreciate you dude!

    • @adamuzumaki98
      @adamuzumaki98 Před 3 lety

      I guess the second Metal Gear Solid game takes place in 1970.

  • @RedRooster0912
    @RedRooster0912 Před 7 lety +6

    10:45 That guy is totally copping a feel

  • @themurderersfolley5995
    @themurderersfolley5995 Před 7 lety +15

    0:48 Johhnys guide to picking up women

  • @heydenniska8469
    @heydenniska8469 Před 3 lety +1

    I was wondering about the „Plus“-Version on the Vita Store. 2 minutes in you clearly helped me in my decision to only buy the regular one. Thanks!

  • @dangerousreaper
    @dangerousreaper Před 8 lety

    I didn't notice you uploaded twice until you mentioned it. Sweet!

  • @jacksonholder2987
    @jacksonholder2987 Před 8 lety +50

    Johnny, if you read this, PLEASE do MGS: Peace Walker.

    • @Personoflordlycalibur
      @Personoflordlycalibur Před 8 lety +2

      +Jackson Holder lol if he did portable ops he's gonna do Peace Walker :P ,probably after MGS4

    • @BanesBasement
      @BanesBasement Před 8 lety +3

      +Artakha the Creator and he'll finish it all off with MGS5, although I would've preferred an MGS4 marathon finale instead. It feels more like an ending than MGSV does.

    • @timekeeper2538
      @timekeeper2538 Před 8 lety

      Every single contribution mgs4 makes to the overall canon is a disaster. MGSV does it's best to fix the damage by ending the franchise on the same note Kojima originally intended with MGS2.

    • @zZiL341yRj736
      @zZiL341yRj736 Před 8 lety

      Didn't Peace Walker take place before Portable OPs and is even MORE canon? Plus it's a precursor to Da PHANTOM WE PLAYING as a Fake Big Boss DIS whole Time, WTF KOJIMA?

    • @1beatcher
      @1beatcher Před 8 lety +5

      +zZiL341yRj736
      op's 1970, peace walker 1974, ground zero, 1975, phantom pain 1984, metal gear 1995, metal gear 2 solid snake 1999, metal gear solid 2005, metal gear solid 2 2009, and metal gear solid 4 2014

  • @Zehnter
    @Zehnter Před 8 lety +39

    3:40 GRAI FAX

  • @legendarymarston9174
    @legendarymarston9174 Před 8 lety

    Amazing reviews John like always

  • @FEZ_gg
    @FEZ_gg Před 8 lety

    Before this marathon, I only played MGS1, which was really great, but I never got around to the other games. This marathon helped me get back into Metal Gear, and I thank you for that, Johnny. Playing the games and watching your reviews has been a blast. I've only just made it to MGS4, and from what I've seen so far...I pray for your sanity.

  • @hundun5604
    @hundun5604 Před 2 lety +3

    You forgot to mention that you could collect soldiers by literally travelling around with your psp, by scanning for wifi routers. It's a fun minigame.

    • @GatorRay
      @GatorRay Před rokem

      Interesting. Wonder if they got the idea from the Mystery Gift Pokemon.

  • @DannyJennyArtz
    @DannyJennyArtz Před 8 lety +9

    um, I'm guessing Metal Gear Solid 4 is probably gonna be the same length as John's Sonic 06 review the way John and everyone else is describing it. Am I right? If so, then WHOLE BOY! I wish you luck John! Hope you can make it out alive.

    • @KidSnivy69
      @KidSnivy69 Před 8 lety +1

      Just remember, when you see the video make sure you have a good amount of time.

    • @DannyJennyArtz
      @DannyJennyArtz Před 8 lety

      +KidSnivy69 oooooooh. Well, if most of the video is just gonna be John talking about the story, then I think I'll just skip it so I can avoid spoilers. I haven't got around to playing the MGS games yet cause I like to save up my money and also I need to find the HD collections at GameStop when I can.

    • @Finalblue1234
      @Finalblue1234 Před 8 lety +2

      +PyroFinnTheManiac MGS4 is probably the cheapest metal gear game at like $8, but hoooooy boy there are cutscenes that literally go on for what would be the length of a Hollywood movie not even joking.

    • @PrincessNine
      @PrincessNine Před 8 lety

      +PyroFinnTheManiac the legacy collection is your best bet

    • @DannyJennyArtz
      @DannyJennyArtz Před 8 lety

      +Finalblue1234 +DeathgGod
      I do plan on going with the legacy collection. It's just I need to save up over $40 and then find a copy at GameStop. Mind you, I'm not the richest person in the world and I like to save up my money for other things as well. Soon tho

  • @Nimbereth
    @Nimbereth Před 8 lety

    Love your reviews Jhonny! Peace from Brazil!

  • @WinterFox1000
    @WinterFox1000 Před 8 lety

    and to think, the story only gets crazier from here on out. Good luck on the rest of your review Johnny.

  • @kR0B45
    @kR0B45 Před 8 lety +3

    In case this has not be answered yet, yes the PS TV works very well with PSP games. Both the Vita and the PS TV allow you to program the right analog stick to whatever you want (such as the d pad for camera control). If you ever find yourself with the digital version (and of course a Vita/PSTV) I would give it a try Johnny.

  • @oussamaokbi
    @oussamaokbi Před 8 lety +4

    Yes Johnny do include Acid in the mix, you could do mgs4 then acid then mgs5 then rising

    • @newsoupvialt
      @newsoupvialt Před 8 lety

      +Oussama Okbi Peace Walker? D:

    • @NekitoTwilight
      @NekitoTwilight Před 8 lety

      +True Pride well he played the complete sonic series

  • @bryce13950
    @bryce13950 Před 4 lety

    You really make some great content. Keep at it!

  • @TheFutureRetroGamer
    @TheFutureRetroGamer Před 8 lety

    cant wait for the next metal gear video. Thank you. keep up the great work.

  • @twilliamspro
    @twilliamspro Před 8 lety +28

    MGS 4 next... see you in June Johnny 😀

    • @PrincessTwilightdash
      @PrincessTwilightdash Před 8 lety +2

      +Tom Williams Productions more like maybe late January or early February

    • @PrincessTwilightdash
      @PrincessTwilightdash Před 8 lety

      +Gmaniac01 maybe sonic 06 long or maybe longer

    • @oscarzxn4067
      @oscarzxn4067 Před 8 lety

      +Gmaniac01 The game is not that long, but the video is going to be really long because of the story and cutscenes.

    • @PrincessTwilightdash
      @PrincessTwilightdash Před 8 lety

      +Tom Williams Productions and that's just the story

    • @twilliamspro
      @twilliamspro Před 8 lety +1

      +Snow Neptune skip to 68:00 to avoid spoilers lol

  • @monomij
    @monomij Před 2 lety +2

    “Jesus Christ the United States is fucked up (in Metal Gear)” in real life, too, Johnny! lol

  • @apgrenus
    @apgrenus Před 8 lety

    Johnny I recommend you put an annotation around the time you want people to skip to in order to avoid spoilers. Makes life easier but i understand if you don't want to do it. Love all your videos and hope you keep up the great work.

  • @ornmagnus
    @ornmagnus Před 8 lety

    Great job johnny really like your reviews keep up the great work

  • @SHADOWSONIC1231
    @SHADOWSONIC1231 Před 8 lety +3

    peace walker is happening right?

    • @newsoupvialt
      @newsoupvialt Před 8 lety +1

      +SHADOWSONIC1231 I've been concerned about the same thing.

    • @blauerpanzer7333
      @blauerpanzer7333 Před 8 lety +1

      +SHADOWSONIC1231 mostly after mgs4

  • @m.a.r7525
    @m.a.r7525 Před 8 lety +7

    john what about peacewalker?

    • @m.a.r7525
      @m.a.r7525 Před 8 lety

      +Gmaniac01 true.

    • @PrincessTwilightdash
      @PrincessTwilightdash Před 8 lety

      +UnchartedBandicoot maybe before grounds zero

    • @m.a.r7525
      @m.a.r7525 Před 8 lety

      +Snow Neptune maybe

    • @DaimoHope
      @DaimoHope Před 8 lety

      +UnchartedBandicoot Thank you. I was forgetting the other handheld game.

    • @m.a.r7525
      @m.a.r7525 Před 8 lety

      +Cmckerracher Your welcome.

  • @the-civil
    @the-civil Před 8 lety

    New year, New review Happy New Year Johnny

  • @geraldmullen6618
    @geraldmullen6618 Před 8 lety

    Johnny love your Everyman reviews keep them coming.

  • @NanaKyoto
    @NanaKyoto Před 8 lety +4

    Why didn't you include both into one video?
    Oh and by the way, I saw Portable Ops Plus at a used game store the other day, but stealth game isn't my cup of tea.
    And Johnny, you have my prayers.

    • @KidSnivy69
      @KidSnivy69 Před 8 lety

      I remember reading his Twitter explaining why, but I don't remember exactly what he said.

    • @DellStarX
      @DellStarX Před 8 lety +4

      he said he split them in two to make them easier to absorb.

    • @crashfalso
      @crashfalso Před 8 lety

      +Dellon James Wich doesnt make sense to me since his Metal Gear saga video is basically four games in one

    • @DellStarX
      @DellStarX Před 8 lety +1

      EvilDead Ash I guess that's only because those games had a very basic story structure, even compared to Ghost babel, and Portable ops.

  • @dwaynefade
    @dwaynefade Před 8 lety +4

    hold on johnny my pizza is here

    • @dwaynefade
      @dwaynefade Před 8 lety +2

      +Danny Boi ok im back

    • @blaceplaysdemgames8133
      @blaceplaysdemgames8133 Před 8 lety +3

      Cool profile pic hissssssssss

    • @dwaynefade
      @dwaynefade Před 8 lety

      Blace Playsdemgames it's not that i suck at drawing. i was just trying to go with the dank meme dolan art style

    • @79bigcat
      @79bigcat Před 8 lety +2

      Aren't you going to share your pizza with everyone else?

    • @dwaynefade
      @dwaynefade Před 8 lety +1

      79BigCat u like papa johns?

  • @LJ-cb9eg
    @LJ-cb9eg Před 8 lety

    Nice review as always John 👌🏾

  • @Narutoanime16g
    @Narutoanime16g Před 3 lety

    I’m happy to be getting into the Metal gear games now my first game I played though was Phantom pain so I’m happy to have found out about the series that way

  • @Starnana
    @Starnana Před 8 lety +109

    Fun fact: Nobody has finished this video yet.

    • @blaceplaysdemgames8133
      @blaceplaysdemgames8133 Před 8 lety

      Init bru

    • @lukeybukey101
      @lukeybukey101 Před 8 lety

      Cool story bro

    • @MagicMaster667
      @MagicMaster667 Před 8 lety

      Ah. 'Makes sense. :3

    • @LB_
      @LB_ Před 8 lety +1

      I typically watch videos at 2x speed

    • @MxPokirby
      @MxPokirby Před 8 lety +6

      +Starnana Guy Even when you posted that, I'd imagine John watched in full before uploading it to make sure it rendered okay, so...

  • @Pan_Z
    @Pan_Z Před 8 lety +9

    Every game starring Big Boss after MGS3 kept crapping on his story. There was no need for Portable Ops, Peace Walker, or MGSV. They just ruined the very basic, but powerful ending of MGS3.

    • @Arbron
      @Arbron Před 5 lety +1

      2 years late, wish I saw this comment back then. I agree. MGS3's ending was fine. With a little player imagination we can easily extrapolate Big Boss eventually going rogue; the seeds were planted then and there.
      And let's not forget the dethroning boner of suckitude - Sokolov somehow being alive. No, Volgin beat him to death and split his head open. Sokolov does not have the physical or mental training required to fake death pill his way out of that situation.
      Not to mention that his conversation with Snake before that indicated he knew he was going to die and had accepted it. At this point it's just disrespectful to his character to bring him back. Same thing that happened to Shadow in Sonic Heroes. SA2's ending was powerful and serious; Sonic Heroes brought him back and Sonic *doesn't bat an eyelid*

  • @FullmetalSonic260
    @FullmetalSonic260 Před 8 lety

    That Samus shirt, me want! Also good luck with MGS4 Johnny!

  • @robbiewalker2831
    @robbiewalker2831 Před 8 lety +1

    5:39 - 5:42: If this is the Canonical Ghost Babel, then Snake Eater is the Canonical NES Metal Gear!

  • @georgesilano8709
    @georgesilano8709 Před 7 lety +5

    "The United States is fucked up in Metal Gear"
    ...And that's not the case in reality?

    • @justbny9278
      @justbny9278 Před 6 lety +1

      George Silano we don't have giant robots in reality.

    • @mikesmith145
      @mikesmith145 Před 3 lety

      @@justbny9278 that we know of

  • @mrpainface8515
    @mrpainface8515 Před 8 lety

    Nice to see Johnny's first movie review is coming up

  • @TheRedGuy
    @TheRedGuy Před 8 lety

    Hoo boy, next up is the big one. This is gonna be good.

  • @Thebluesniper477925
    @Thebluesniper477925 Před 7 lety +1

    I actually really enjoyed Portable Ops and PO +, especially the latter for it's simplicity, I still play it to this day, even with most of the MGS library.

  • @pyromaniacforhire
    @pyromaniacforhire Před 8 lety

    Sir Johnny, my prayers are with thee! I excitedly, but patiently, await the next video. However, please don't push yourself too hard for our (the fans') sake. Godspeed, Sir Johnny! Godspeed!

  • @authorbat5562
    @authorbat5562 Před 8 lety

    Wow, I'm glad I watched Ghost Babel first! I was about to watch this one first but my gut told me to watch that other one first. I must cherish my gut!

  • @The13knousm
    @The13knousm Před 8 lety

    that song in the intro......god it gave me the chills lol

  • @tamuren1397
    @tamuren1397 Před 5 lety +1

    I play this game on my samsung galaxy s9 and its fantastic! I loved portable ops plus as a kid and now I'm pleased to carry it around in my pocket

  • @masters5312
    @masters5312 Před 8 lety

    My god Guns of Patriots , Im just gonna say I do not dread the long video I wait patiently and excitedly for it

  • @shanedavison6371
    @shanedavison6371 Před 8 lety

    In all honesty, the only other online mgs review compilation that included the acid series was the old GT reviews. Considering you plan on going all the way to phantom pain (which GT didn't do) I think you should include the ac!d games. I actually liked them. They were an interesting take on the psp and tried to push mgs in a new direction. Plus, I'm sure you could contribute a fresh interesting perspective on them while they've remained relatively untouched since GT reviewed them. Great vids btw. You're really doing the series justice even though they've been done a lot. Adding the other games could separate your vids even more from other reviewers. Cadicarus only did 1-3, matthematosis did a bunch minus PO, acid, Game boy, gz, and phantom pain. Super bunnyhop is missing a bunch too (4, and the portable games). Looking forward to your vids. Keep up the great work.

  • @alleosussquirt8041
    @alleosussquirt8041 Před 4 lety +1

    I actually played portable ops with my brothers friend crew recently, they all like to gather up and play local multiplayer games and my brother joked one night saying they could play MGS: Portable ops... it turned out everyone had a copy of the game actually, me included. That was a really fun time actually. It's sort of surreal to enjoy a game in a local multiplayer setting that feels more meant for online though.

  • @solaris6428
    @solaris6428 Před 8 lety

    an underrated game! great review as always johnny

  • @compahearts5546
    @compahearts5546 Před 8 lety

    my very first metal gear. its what got me into the series. got it on a whim and was glad i picked it up

    • @iownalx23
      @iownalx23 Před 8 lety

      its the first and only metal gear i beat lol.

  • @BootstheWM
    @BootstheWM Před 8 lety

    I'd like to see those two games, let's see it.

  • @williamts9422
    @williamts9422 Před 8 lety

    Two Somecallmejohnny reviews in one day? Did we time travel back to christmas?

  • @ilovevirtualconsole
    @ilovevirtualconsole Před 8 lety

    2 reviews in 1 day? Nice!

  • @noahtoad4095
    @noahtoad4095 Před 8 lety

    Two uploads?!? Woah!

  • @alexanderstilianov
    @alexanderstilianov Před 2 lety +1

    Kojima said in an interview that some parts of the story he considers canon and others not. I think the fact that Big Boss can recruit Ocelot and EVA as soldiers in Columbia like Pokemon speaks for itself.

  • @SpaceTreeStudios
    @SpaceTreeStudios Před 8 lety

    We may finally see that feature length johnny vs review next time. I want it on blu-ray.

  • @lukylooper
    @lukylooper Před 8 lety

    Nice, 2 vids to watch!

  • @TaylorShearin
    @TaylorShearin Před 8 lety

    Hey Johnny! Definitely continue with the Metal Gear Acid series. I know next to nothing about that series, and if you're going to do the Metal Gear franchise, why not go big and get them all?? Also, are you planning on doing Peace Walker after 4?

  • @macafromthewired
    @macafromthewired Před 8 lety

    Damn I wonder how long I'm going to sit in front of a screen listening to Johnny talk about Metal Gear Solid 4. Probably a long time. Oh boy, this is going to be fun.

  • @Haesyx
    @Haesyx Před 8 lety

    \o/ sending Johnny some energy, just have the review done by the end of the year ;)

  • @ClientLost
    @ClientLost Před 8 lety

    Ya did Snake's Revenge - may as well do the Acid games too!

  • @1cioda
    @1cioda Před 8 lety

    ive never played this game. (skipped the psp overall for a ds) but it has the same playstyle as peace walker and mgsv with the recruitment style. and i love it so much. it is so much fun to see my unit grow and develop into my own army.
    also i love the comic book art style. it is so cool. i wish i could draw like that.

  • @Big_Tuna81
    @Big_Tuna81 Před 7 lety

    I still remember that one mission that gave me an automatic fail, "the wild wilderness- captured major"

  • @CCaptinnemo
    @CCaptinnemo Před 8 lety

    Anglo was the first mg game I bought myself and PLEASE review acid, I can't find a decent video review anywhere.

  • @MadDemon64
    @MadDemon64 Před 8 lety +1

    Will you also include Peace Walker in the retrospective marathon?

  • @LunaticTheGame
    @LunaticTheGame Před 8 lety

    I like how I glitch out CZcams so before I go to watch this it gives me Ghost Babel as an add for some reason.

  • @yamburg
    @yamburg Před 8 lety

    Yes! Review the acid games! By the way, I am really enjoying these videos on the franchise.

  • @SonyTrinitron
    @SonyTrinitron Před 8 lety

    I'm planning on doing a video on this game once I get a PSP-3000 and some new PSP Component Cables. BUT I HAVE TO SAY, this was and probably still is what I consider to be the best PSP game. It was the second one I owned and I still play it at least once every year. It's just short enough to make it as a portable game. But long enough to feel like a console game. Plus it was MGS on the go, and I love it!

  • @DannyJennyArtz
    @DannyJennyArtz Před 8 lety +1

    Hmm, I don't think I'd really want to vote whether to see John cover the MGS Acid games or not. But I'll check the strawpoll to see what everyone else says-
    1,300 say yes, and 300 say no. Eeyup, saw that coming. Welp, good luck with the rest of the marathon John!

  • @albertothealpaca5682
    @albertothealpaca5682 Před 8 lety

    I hope Johnny mentions the Tigrex/Rathalos fight in the Peace Walker review... He really needs some Monster Hunter in his life.

  • @Negaimo
    @Negaimo Před 9 měsíci

    Portable Ops had an absolutely amazing multiplayer, same with Plus. Great battles and in a certain mode, there was the risk of permanently losing the soldier you were playing as upon death! A great MGO experience.

  • @TetraBBM
    @TetraBBM Před 8 lety +1

    Hey there Johnny, i love your take and review on Metal Gear Solid Portable ops but you gotta give the game more credit. The game it pretty much was the base mechanics set up for many features for future installments like Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker, Metal Gear Solid Ground Zero and Metal Gear Solid Phantom Pain. Take a look at how all these games just like Portable ops were mission based, each had extra ops, capture and recruit soldiers, building an army and managing its resources from food to weapons Technology etc, surprisingly it was the first of the series to have the fulton recovery which that even shocks me that it has it. The game deserves more recognition than just a smaller game in general that's Flillerific.

  • @Doughboy123x
    @Doughboy123x Před 8 lety

    0:48
    John, you have no idea how easy it is to make a meme out of that image.

  • @PrincessNine
    @PrincessNine Před 8 lety +1

    Johnny, on the PS Vita you can map D-Pad to the second analog, which fixes this and many other PSP game dpad camera problems.

  • @HazmanFTW
    @HazmanFTW Před 6 lety +2

    I actually enjoyed this game, I know it has some mixed reviews and in the now "refined" story line it's not actually canon I think, along with Rising: Revengeance. But I liked how you had Roy Campbell as an ally and I hoped he would come back in Peace Walker and would show how he became the leader of Foxhound. Mate you just need to adopt the finger cramp style of using the analogue nub with your thumb and using the d-pad with your index finger while having your middle finger on L.

  • @lemongrabbers7678
    @lemongrabbers7678 Před 8 lety

    I for one would like an acid review

  • @reikogreyhart4430
    @reikogreyhart4430 Před 7 lety

    thanks
    good review bro

  • @FourSwordsLord
    @FourSwordsLord Před 8 lety +2

    I heard Kojima actually retconned this game, and replaced it with Peace Walker. I'm not too sure but it doesn't seem referenced in Peace Walker, or MGS V.

  • @emcmend9960
    @emcmend9960 Před 8 lety

    John i wish you good luck with the MGS4 review and i hope the hell you'll go though making the review won't last that long

  • @Voltekker
    @Voltekker Před 8 lety

    I'm really looking forward to you covering Metal Gear Rising.

  • @KirbyPhelpsPK
    @KirbyPhelpsPK Před 8 lety

    MGS4 is gonna be one hell of a video