At least the one major difference between Metal Gear Solid Delta and the original, its revamped graphics, is one aspect of the game that has really paid off. Built in Unreal Engine 5, it’s a truly remarkable leap in visual fidelity, breathing new life into every otherwise unchanged cutscene and playable area.

Like the creator of Metal Gear Solid, Hideo Kojima, I too will be skipping the MGS3 remake, Delta. Here’s why.

From cutscene tips to early item grabs, here's my advice for getting started with the remake of one of my personal favorite Metal Gear games.