The anticipation for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is palpable. Since it’s the remake of one of the iconic stealth action games, players are eager to dive back into the world of espionage, military strategy, and thrilling gameplay. With Unreal Engine 5 at the helm, expectations are high.
While there’s a lot to be excited about in the game (visual fidelity, new modes, etc), the ESRB rating system has revealed something unexpected. One of the most controversial features from the original game is making a return: the Peep Demo Theatre.
Its inclusion has raised many eyebrows, but we’ll have to see how it’s implemented in the new version of the game.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater marks the return of a controversial feature
For those unfamiliar, the Peep Demo Theatre is a feature that allows players to view certain suggestive cutscenes from a first-person perspective, often focusing on the bodies of female characters.
Even in the original game, these scenes, framed with camera angles that highlight the physical traits of female characters, were seen by many as unnecessary and problematic. Some felt that it served as a distraction from the game’s primary narrative and the general gore.
Whether you enjoyed the feature or not, it is making its return in the remake. As expected, ESRB has given the game a Mature 17+ rating. Even if the controversial feature was not added, the game already carries a reputation for violence, graphic imagery, and intense combat.
So, the inclusion of the Peep Demo Theatre further cements the need for an appropriate rating. This will likely be a point of debate among fans when the game releases on August 28, 2025.
A controversial feature with a long history
This feature was present in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, where it allowed players to engage with cutscenes in a more lustful manner. This was hidden within the game and required a specific series of actions to unlock, offering players a chance to view female characters, let’s just say, in a new light.
While the inclusion of this feature was never central to the story (since it requires completing the game 4 times), it nevertheless became a memorable (and often controversial) part of the game’s legacy.
Despite its controversial nature, it has become part of the Metal Gear series’ legacy of pushing boundaries in the gaming world, albeit in a way that many might find problematic and very controversial.
While players didn’t specifically ask for this feature to return, its inclusion in the remake makes one thing clear: The remake is faithful to its source material, at least. And maybe certain players will enjoy the quirkiness or fan service it provides.
As the game nears release, fans will have to decide for themselves how they feel about this divisive feature. Will it be a nostalgic addition that some fans enjoy or a misstep that detracts from the remake’s modern sensibilities? Only time will tell.
What do you think: Is it an essential part of the game’s legacy or a feature that should’ve stayed in the past? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section below.
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