--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Picking just one game above all is nearly…" description: "\"Picking just one game above all is nearly impossible for me, but if I had to, it would be 'Metal Gear Solid.' I remember being completely blown away wi..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b09/cory-barlog-9551_being_picking-just-one-game-above-all-is-nearl_2585398.jpg" --- # Picking just one game above all is nearly impossible for… ![“Picking just one game above all is nearly impossible for me, but if I had to, it would be 'Metal Gear Solid.' I remember being completely blown away with the story, the mechanics and the overall presentation on my first playthrough.” quote by Cory Barlog](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b09/cory-barlog-9551_being_picking-just-one-game-above-all-is-nearl_2585398.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b09/cory-barlog-9551_being_picking-just-one-game-above-all-is-nearl_2585398.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b09/cory-barlog-9551_being_picking-just-one-game-above-all-is-nearl_2585398.jpg) > “Picking just one game above all is nearly impossible for me, but if I had to, it would be 'Metal Gear Solid.' I remember being completely blown away with the story, the mechanics and the overall presentation on my first playthrough.” [Cory Barlog](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/cory-barlog/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker finds it hard to choose a single favorite game, but rates Metal Gear Solid highly for its story, mechanics, and presentation. **In simple terms:** Hard to pick one game, but Metal Gear Solid stands out for story and gameplay. Key Takeaway Appreciate games that excel in narrative and design. Themes gaming storytelling design nostalgia preference Mood enthusiastic reflective Type personal critical When to use this quote - discussing favorite games - writing game reviews - teaching game design - curating game collections - analyzing game impact Key Concepts Narrative design mechanical integration player immersion Questions to Reflect On - What makes a game unforgettable for you? - How do story and mechanics influence your enjoyment? A Different Perspective Personal bias may limit objective comparison of games. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Being](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/being/) [Game](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/game/) [Metal gear](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/metal-gear/) [Story](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/story/) [Video](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/video/) ## Related quotes > ['Metal Gear Solid' is, for the most part, an infiltration game. You go somewhere, you execute your mission, then you go back. 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I love 'Metal Gear,' don't get me wrong. But as a creator, I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hideo-kojima/i-don-t-like-necessarily-that-people-think-metal-gear-defines-me-i/) [Hideo Kojima](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hideo-kojima/) > [My biggest failure is 'Metal Gear.' 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