Vapor Cephalopod has shared some screenshots, showcasing what the classic MSX2 Metal Gear game, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, would look like in 3D. This fan recreation features the original textures, and looks retro-lovely. So, if you are fans of the franchise, you should at least check them out.
For those unaware, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake came out on the MSX2 home computer in 1990. In this game, players assume the role of Solid Snake. Snake will have to infiltrate Zanzibar Land, a heavily defended territory located in Central Asia, to rescue a kidnapped scientist and destroy the revised Metal Gear D.
To create this fan remake in 3D, the artist used Blender and the original textures from Metal Gear 2. As such, it can give us an idea of what it would look like as a 3D game in 1990.
In case you’re wondering, no. There are no plans to turn this into a full-fledged game. These are just examples of what a 3D version of that classic Metal Gear game would have looked like. They look cool, at least in my opinion, which is why I’ve decided to share them with you.
In a way, these 3D images remind me of the 3D re-imagination of Mortal Kombat 2 (and some other classic console games). Or the 3dSen, a 3D emulator for the NES. Now the good news about 3dSen is that it’s currently available on Steam. I don’t know how the emulator hasn’t caught Nintendo’s attention (as it’s a paid emulator). Regardless of that, 3dSen can significantly enhance the way you experience the classic NES games. Thus, I highly recommend getting it while you still can.
Have fun!
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