Even though the series began in the late 1980s, it wasn't until 1998's Metal Gear Solid
on the PlayStation that it and creator Hideo Kojima became household names. The PS
entry is a treasured classic, especially among aficionados of stealth games, and is
regarded as one of the greatest 3D games of the 1990s. As a result, many people are still
playing the quarter-century-old title after all this time, and others are even dedicated to
breaking speedrunning records.

That's precisely what user SoapySam achieved recently, finishing Metal Gear Solid in a
record-breaking 36:23. The video was posted on Speedrun.com and quickly rose to the
top of the rankings. The most impressive aspect of this run is that SoapySam was able to
complete it while playing the game on Extreme, the game's most difficult difficulty
setting. The game was completed under the Any percent category, which indicates
that the player may get to the end by exploiting exploits, flaws, and other non-cheating
tactics to save critical seconds.

After finishing the speedrun, SoapySam can be heard exclaiming, Yes! when the final
time is displayed onscreen. As one of the finest espionage video game series, Metal Gear
Solid entries frequently push players to be cautious and meticulous, to spend their time
scoping out regions, and to travel around maps covertly. However, like with many
speedrunning attempts, the goal, in this case, was to get to the closing credits as rapidly
as possible, which this user accomplished while also setting a new world record.
With so many speedruns of Elden Ring, a game that's only been out for a few months, it
demonstrates how on top of things the speedrunning community as a whole is. Frame
flawless playthroughs need a significant amount of effort and attention. And, through
time, many players have elevated the act of running at breakneck speed to the level of an
art form.

There are several games that rookie speedrunners may try, and with the Awesome
Games Done Quick events that occur, it is possible to convert them into an act of charity as
players and spectators give to great organizations. Overall, SoapySam's
accomplishments are incredibly outstanding, especially given that they were on the
the toughest difficulty and it begs the question of how long they will remain at the top until
someone breaks the new record.