Snake Eater is a faithful remake that is too afraid of its own legacy to take any risks.” With series visionary and creator Hideo Kojima out of the picture, Konami chose the route of a shot-for-shot remake with almost no creative liberties.

Like the creator of Metal Gear Solid, Hideo Kojima, I too will be skipping the MGS3 remake, Delta. Here’s why.

Snake Eater is the best kind of remake, one which preserves the original's charm while bringing it up to speed for modern audiences.