Several sequels have been released for multiple consoles, which have expanded the original game’s plot, adding characters opposing and supporting Snake, while several prequels have explored the origins of Metal Gear and recurring characters. The third game in the series, Metal Gear Solid for the PlayStation, marked a transition to 3D graphics and gained the series international fame. It was ported two years later by Microsoft Game Studios to Windows, marking the franchise’s debut on the platform. As of December 2021, 58 million copies of games in the franchise have been…