Raiden in MGS2 is an extension of the player exactly as you're describing him. All of this was on purpose to show how easy it is to manipulate the video gamer who thinks he's an action hero.

Oct 10, 2021 · Raiden is the most misunderstood character in all of Metal Gear. He’s the main protagonist of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, which polarized the Metal Gear fan base …

Feb 24, 2022 · Raiden was pretty disliked back in the day, mostly because people didn’t understand his character. Raiden is the representation of the player that played MGS1. Both …

What is everyone’s opinion on Raiden’s characterization in Rising? Particularly the part where he accepts that he’s a murderer at heart. Disservice to his character or does it make sense? : …

Same. It may be because i have early childhood memories of watching my dad play mgs2. That and the first mgs i played fully was mgs4 when i was like 11 or 12 and raiden was rad in that …

Nov 28, 2021 · Raiden in MGS2 is the representation of the player, the player that experienced Solid Snake’s mission in the original Metal Gear Solid. This mission is essentially Raiden’s …

Jan 1, 2023 · Snake Vs MGS2 Raiden: During the final boss fight, Otacon tells Raiden and Solidus can't cut through each other with their high frequency blades because of their …

Dec 28, 2022 · Imo MGS2 Raiden is his best appearance, although I don't dislike his other appearances. Turning him into a cyborg definitely made him cooler, but it's also fanservice for …

Sep 24, 2022 · Raiden’s skills in MGS2 are honestly extremely underrated. He took out multiple rays, beat Vamp numerous times and killed Solidus who is basically Big Boss on steroids : …

Apr 7, 2022 · MGS2 Raiden definitely appeals to me. in fact, as someone who started with MGS4 (before anyone asks, older brother who played the other games before i had cognitive …