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[Jawmuncher]

I started playing MGSV again on Xbox One and started wondering ig Venom Snake was the best designed "snake" in the series. After thinking about it, i'd have to say he is. The whole punished aspect elevates him to the top. He's been through hell, and he's back after clawing his way out. That's not to say the other designs are bad, but I feel that most lack a story from just looking at them. Being able to see a story in a character isn't a requirement of course. But it really does help his case, when compared to the rest. I made this thread, more so to see what the general opinion is. Remember i'm talking strictly design here. So accomplishments Solid, Big Boss, or Venom accomplished aren't a factor here.

 

[PartTimeWarrior]

Yes

 

[DrPirate]

yes

 

[neoglow]

Nvm

 

[Sami+]

I really like him, yeah. The beard is dope.

 

[Unknown One]

No, the horn looks stupid as hell.

 

[JayEH]

I love everything about his character design. So he'd be my favorite on aesthetics. I personally also really liked his story and arc.

 

[eliochip]

So awesome Link stole his ponytail

 

[Ordinaryundone]

Nah, my favorite is still MGS2 Snake. I like the sneaking suit look, and he looks more weathered and mature compared to MGS1 without the deliberate character assasination of 4.

MGS3 is the runner up just because I miss the days when Snake actually smiled and had a sense of humor.

 

[Jimnymebob]

I'd say MGS2 Solid Snake is the best, but Venom is probably my second favourite.

 

[klabautermann]

Yeah, he looks pretty cool. Also the most handsome.

 

[Majine]

Solid Snake (MGS2) will always be my favorite.

 

[killatopak]

I like Naked Snake more.

 

[KyleOnTheRun]

I think Ground Zeroes Snake has the best sneaking suit. But yeah, Punished Snake is a fantastic design.

 

[Danis Saur]

I still like MGS2 and 3 more than the rest.

 

[MCD250]

I think so. I liked his story, as well, and Sutherland's performance.

 

[Trike]

Nah, MGS or MGS3. Robot arm and horn wasn't great.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Yeah, but its kinda unfair. Snake looks really good in the MGS3 remake.

 

[BadWolf]

He could have easily been just a throw away character but overall he turned out very memorable, both in terms of design and story.

 

[bernardobri]

For 3D designs:

MGS2 > MGS4 > MGSV = MGS1 = GZ > MGS3

(From an aesthetic point, obviously, ignoring the graphics from a technical view)

 

[nbnt]

Yes. Best character design ever, in fact.

Ranking the Snakes: MGSV > MGS3 > PW > MGS4 > MGS2 > MGS1

 

[Sora the Cat]

Yes he is OP, I always think about it when I play MGSV.

 

[LeleSocho]

I like the visible and realistic scars he has but the horn(s) are goofy as heck.

 

[Inferno313]

Oh of course, far and away.

Everyone looks better with the "Open-World Ponytail"

 

[Jawmuncher]

Yeah, but its kinda unfair. Snake looks really good in the MGS3 remake.

I do wish that we could see all of the Snakes compared within Fox Engine.

 

[STILLethal]

His design is really aesthetic but MGS2 always #1 in my <3

 

[BosSin]

Looking at that image, I really like the peace walker design

 

[NoctisVsStar]

Design wise? Of course.

Although MGS1 solid snake artwork looks fantastic

 

[Breakage]

Nah, MGS2 Snake for me.

 

[ChrisD]

I've never actually played any MGS games, but did watch my in-law play 3. I'm pretty partial to that design as a result. Venom does look good though.

 

[Roubjon]

As much as I love MGS1 Solid Snake, I can't help but think how good looking and how much of a hunk Venom Snake every time I see the back of that PS4 box.

 

[Ydelnae]

Yes, I loved how the Oni concept blended with the Big Boss design. And he looked fine in every outfit. It's my favorite Snake design.

 

[FrontalMonk]

The nostalgic in me goes for MGS1 snake.
The story, context lover in me goes for MGS4 snake.
The purely aesthetic side of me goes for MGSV:TPP snake.

 

[ZanDatsu]

Probably the biggest mancrush I've ever had... He's a dreamboat.

 

[crowphoenix]

Without the horn, I'd agree. The horn just looks kinda silly to me. Otherwise, he has a really strong design.

 

[SomTervo]

My favourite is still MGS1 snake. There's something about how hard his body seems, along with the high collar, the short hair. The whole thing just makes me think of Shadow Moses.

 

[Brandon F]

 

[GeeTeeCee]

Venom Snake wearing the sneaking suit is easily my favourite design in the whole series.

 

[Victor_Vanguard]

As far as design is concerned, yes. Most certainly. But in a way that only makes MGSV more bitter sweet. With time I've come to realize The Phantom Pain and Guns of the Patriots are very similar in that they both shine incredibly brightly in spots and are complete disappointments in others (sorry for the tangent).
Not just Venom, though, all of MGSV's character designs, Quiet and Code Talker aside, are standouts in the series.

 

[NipplesAndToes23]

Why is he called Venom Snake?

 

[RK9039]

Mgs2 Snake and MGS1 are better imo.

Spoiler

Old Snake was pretty cool.

 

[Victor_Vanguard]

Why is he called Venom Snake?

This ventures into MGSV spoilers, so beware:

Spoiler

chronologically Venom is the 5th (V) Snake.

 

[wilsonda]

Venom Snake wearing the sneaking suit is easily my favourite design in the whole series.

This... too bad we couldn't get the skulls suit without a face mask (concept shown in mgsv artbook) that would be perfect

 

[Skiptastic]

Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake design looks bad ass. I rarely ever see that picture when talking about Metal Gear.

 

[2+2=5]

Ground zero is the worst imo.

 

[dancingphlower]

Nah, Naked Snake has the best design, I'm not a fan of the bionic arm and the horn.

 

[Vigilant Walrus]

Oh of course, far and away.

Everyone looks better with the "Open-World Ponytail"

Good observation. Ponytails like that looks dope on some people. It's like the samurai bun but more like a traditional ponytail.

What's interesting about Snakes is that his sides are completely short. Geralt has long side hair. Doesn't that mean that Snakes hair is actually a mullet if he doesn't have it in a pony tail?

 

[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

I prefer original MGS snake, but Venom Snake is up there.

 

[Icolin]

Yeah, but Old Snake comes close.

 

[LordKasual]

No.

Old Snake FTW.

That took balls to do