MGS3 is the best one. The bosses are amazing in design, the gameplay is fantastic, the story is the strongest, the characters are just so wonderful, specifically a select few though. Big Boss is better than Solid Snake. The Boss is one of the best antagonists ever. Young Ocelot is better than old Ocelot, though he's awesome no matter what, I just really enjoyed his rivalry with Big Boss. And The Sorrow. EVA was cool too.
Now wait here while I gather a pile of stones brb.
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~Halo Everybody run!
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