The Metal Gear series of video games is infamous for its storytelling, but if you don’t have the time to play through dozens of hours of plot, this 'Metal Gear Solid Lore in a Minute' will suffice. Recapping the franchise up until Metal Gear Solid, the humorous video uses cutesy animations to narrate Solid Snake and Big Boss’ tales of heroism, and it does all of this in under 60 seconds. Talk about a time saver.
'Metal Gear Solid Lore in a Minute' was made by the team behind the YouTube channel Lore. The group uploads short animations dedicated entirely to abbreviating stories told in video games. Other videos they have produced include recaps for Legend of Zelda, Elder Scrolls, Halo, Mass Effect, Megaman and Castlevania. To date, Lore’s channel has over 16 million views.
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'Metal Gear Solid Lore in a Minute' Chronicles Solid Snake's Tale
Trend Themes
1. Short-form Game Recap Videos - The popularity of 'Metal Gear Solid Lore in a Minute' highlights the demand for short-form, entertaining video recaps of complex game narratives.
2. Animation-based Storytelling - The humorous cutesy animations used in 'Metal Gear Solid Lore in a Minute' and other Lore productions show that animation can be an effective way to abbreviate and retell a story.
3. Nostalgic Remakes and Retrospectives - Productions like Lore's recap videos could drive nostalgic interest and demand for remakes and retrospectives of classic games with lengthy, intricate narratives.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry can create their own recap videos, use animation to break down narratives, and consider remaking classic games for fans who may have missed them.
2. Animation - Animation professionals can market their skills in storytelling for short-form videos, especially to the gaming industry looking for creative ways to entertain and inform their audiences.
3. Video Content Creation - Video creators who can capitalize on short-form videos that retell beloved video game narratives will find a strong audience and demand from gamers eager to stay in touch with their favorite series.