Part 2/7:
One of the most iconic titles on the PS1 is Metal Gear Solid, where players could witness intricate storytelling and groundbreaking gameplay mechanics. Interestingly, if Snake meets Meryl without possessing the SOCOM pistol, he will hold his hand on the barrel of her rifle instead of drawing his weapon. The character Meryl Silverburg itself has origins in Police Nords, a 1994 game that never officially released in the West.
Moreover, the main theme of Metal Gear Solid, composed by Tapy OAS, was allegedly inspired by "Winter Road," a piece by Russian composer Georgy Savadov. Hideo Kojima faced scrutiny over this claim, which had significant implications on the game's legacy, prompting Kojima to shy away from using the theme in subsequent titles.