Metal Gear Solid: Ranger Regiment
by BIind_Uchiha
Metal Gear Solid: Ranger Regiment is this killer fan edit by BIind_Uchiha over on Reddit that takes the Netflix movie War Machine and completely transforms it into something that feels straight out of the Metal Gear Solid universe. It totally captures that classic MGS vibe from the very first scene all the way through, like it belongs right alongside the games with the epic tension and stealthy action that makes the whole thing pop. The way BIind_Uchiha reworked everything just clicks in a way the original never did for me, swapping in all the Metal Gear OST tracks and layering on those perfect robot sound effects for the killing machine so it feels authentic and immersive. Every little tweak adds up to something way more badass, turning what was already a pretty solid flick into this cohesive, heart-pounding experience that pulls you in and keeps you hooked the entire runtime of one hour and twenty-eight minutes.
I love how it trims out all the unnecessary stuff like the learning-to-be-a-leader subplot and the whole alien invasion angle, cutting dialogue and scenes to keep the action moving fast without any filler slowing it down. The Metal Gear OST tracks are placed perfectly throughout to build that intense atmosphere and really paint the scenes with pure MGS energy, and the main character carries those soundtracks like he’s stepping into Snake’s boots during the toe-to-toe combat with the towering Metal Gear. But man, the sounds of the robot are what really make it awesome, those Metal Gear effects layered on the killing machine crank everything up and make the big moments hit so much harder than they ever did before, giving it that exact feel Kojima was talking about when he said the original was basically Predator meets Metal Gear.
Yeah, the action scenes can get seriously loud especially when the big boy shows up and you might wanna keep the volume control handy unless you’re all in for that full immersive holy-shit-that’s-intense experience the characters are feeling, but it’s not a deal breaker at all and honestly just adds to how epic it all feels. Overall it’s amazing and sounds way more intense than the real movie ever did, with the music and those robot sounds cranking everything up to another level. Coming from someone who straight-up loved this fan edit after hearing about it, Metal Gear Solid: Ranger Regiment by u/BIind_Uchiha is a huge win and totally worth checking out if you’re into the MGS series or just want to see War Machine turned into something three times more badass.
I love how it trims out all the unnecessary stuff like the learning-to-be-a-leader subplot and the whole alien invasion angle, cutting dialogue and scenes to keep the action moving fast without any filler slowing it down. The Metal Gear OST tracks are placed perfectly throughout to build that intense atmosphere and really paint the scenes with pure MGS energy, and the main character carries those soundtracks like he’s stepping into Snake’s boots during the toe-to-toe combat with the towering Metal Gear. But man, the sounds of the robot are what really make it awesome, those Metal Gear effects layered on the killing machine crank everything up and make the big moments hit so much harder than they ever did before, giving it that exact feel Kojima was talking about when he said the original was basically Predator meets Metal Gear.
Yeah, the action scenes can get seriously loud especially when the big boy shows up and you might wanna keep the volume control handy unless you’re all in for that full immersive holy-shit-that’s-intense experience the characters are feeling, but it’s not a deal breaker at all and honestly just adds to how epic it all feels. Overall it’s amazing and sounds way more intense than the real movie ever did, with the music and those robot sounds cranking everything up to another level. Coming from someone who straight-up loved this fan edit after hearing about it, Metal Gear Solid: Ranger Regiment by u/BIind_Uchiha is a huge win and totally worth checking out if you’re into the MGS series or just want to see War Machine turned into something three times more badass.
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