The essence of the game's graphics is the result of gorgeously re-produced lighting effects that are like nothing ever seen in a video game. Realistic weather effects, like the rain that splashes off Snake's face, and character emotions present an eerie effect. The game's physics have absolutely no equal. Gravity really rears its ugly head when an enemy is pumped full of lead and slumps to the ground in a bloody mass. At the same time, the uncanny effect of spent ammunition casings rebounding from the ground like ping-pong balls leaves a pleasurable visual stain on the mind.
Camera work is without a doubt the most essential part of the stealth avenue of the game.
Kojima doesn't compromise a single element of this aspect. The action is immaculately captured by the camera work that you feel like you are really standing next to Snake himself. In certain cut scenes, you can really tell that this game was heavily influenced by a myriad of action flicks. Particularly in one cinema, there are a number of armed guards approaching Snake with guns drawn and riot shields up. Our hero wastes a few shells on the readied guards as the shields fill up with bullet holes.