It's an inspiring quote about people being in charge of their own destiny.Also, in this instance, it's an excellent way for Snake to add insult to injury to an opponent who can actually see the future. Solid Snake (ソリッド・スネーク, Soriddo Sunēku) is the main character of the Metal Gear series of games, starting with the original Metal Gear for the NES. Along with Johnny's ineptitude, this scene shows how badass Snake is, as he physically and verbally destroys the young man.Solid Snake has never bought into his own hype, as he always refutes the idea that he's some legendary figure. By Ben Jessey spends all his time playing video games, watching TV, watching movies, watching football aka soccer (which I guess counts as watching TV) or writing about those things. Here are the best quotes from the protagonist of this iconic franchise.In a series with as many compelling secondary characters as Putting together this list wasn't easy, as Snake's grizzled tone makes even ordinary things sound legendary, but these ten quotes are the most badass things that the hero has ever said.Sometimes Solid Snake is as wise as he is iconic, and this quote is proof of that. Snake's story begins as his father, codenamed Naked Snake, operates for the original FOX unit of the U.S. government at the height of the Cold War in In 1975, Big Boss' MSF group is destroyed in a surprise sneak attack in Solid Snake, in his less-aged incarnation, has made many non-canonical game appearances, perhaps even more times than in canonical A popular rumor claims that during development of the Although Snake uses a large amount of explosive firepower, he predictably has no traditional firearms, such as handguns and rifles, which he regularly makes use of in the Metal Gear games themselves. This is presumably due to Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Snake fires out the comment in It is a hell of a rebuttal from Snake, and it even initiates a response from a solider by Wolf's side, although he gets an elbow in the face from the Sniper for his troubles.

This humiliating interaction occurs when Johnny first meets Snake. [Johnny checks the safety and Snake flips him over, disarming him in the process]Snake: How the hell did you ever survive ten years?Poor Johnny is constantly the butt of the jokes in the series, and it happens the most in the fourth game due to his increased screentime — though he does redeem himself in that game too. Though he does lose the fight against Fortune, it's still a badass quote nonetheless.This is the most well-known quote on the list. Fewer video game characters are tougher than Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid. How has nobody killed him? What makes the quote even greater is the situation Snake is in, unarmed and face-to-face with a deadly assassin while a bunch of soldiers are pointing guns at him, yet he still shows no sign of fear as he calmly delivers the line.Throughout the games, Snake's allies are on his back about his love of cigarettes, which is understandable, but as this quote points out, he's dying anyway in It's not Snake's commitment to nicotine that makes this quote badass, though, it is how he shows no fear when facing his own mortality. That's what's great about this quote, as it shows Snake's unbreakable spirit.Solid Snake says this right after he beats Psycho Mantis in battle. Or, how has none of his commanding officers discharged him? He has a degree in Film and Television studies and is now a freelance writer. It doesn't matter who he's facing or what his odds of success are, he'll never back down. Mantis can't even refute the point, as Snake just proved in combat that he is the stronger man. Solid Snake (ソリッド・スネーク, Soriddo Sunēku?) Metal Gear, the game that revolutionized the stealth genre.Arguably considered one of the greatest video game franchises ever made, it has been largely defined by its stealth-oriented gameplay and its deep, convoluted commentaries.

While in the moment it hurts to think you've been betrayed by Solid Snake, it's still such a cool (and accurate) no-nonsense response.This first part of this quote illustrates Snake's appreciation for life, although it's the addition of the last few words that confirms its place on this list. If Snake was an egomaniac who constantly bragged about his accomplishments, he would be more of a jerk than a badass.Sniper Wolf has a lot of fantastic quotes herself, but she's on the receiving end this time. to which he replies with the quote in question.It was mentioned in a previous entry about how Snake doesn't like to be known as a hero and doesn't see himself as one. He utters the line just after Gray Fox At this point in the adventure, Snake has already come up against supernatural beings, dangerous vehicles, and countless guards. The Metal Gear Solid franchise is quite the video game series, thanks to Hideo Kojima and his team. The psychic simply replies with, "Perhaps so." He doesn't whine or cry about the fact that he's going to die soon; he takes it all in his stride and even makes light of the situation like in this instance.This brutal line is all the more devastating because the player (while controlling Then Raiden angrily questions if Snake is switching sides, which is when Snake delivers the above quote. Only Solid Snake could be so unfazed by Mantis' incredible abilities that he's willing to belittle them.This is another example of Snake not caring about an opponent's mind-blowing abilities. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers I'm a ten-year vet. In a series with as many compelling secondary characters as Metal Gear Solid, it takes a truly amazing protagonist to avoid getting overshadowed, and that's just what Solid Snake is.