For my final project, I am planning on writing and recording a video essay about the absurd tone of Metal Gear Solid 1 and why it functions from a character and thematic standpoint. I think the game is often unfairly distilled to in-jokes and references, and I wanted to talk about some of my impressions with it. It’s a combination of a more straightforward academic essay and my personal feelings towards the project. 

I will mainly be exploring the “video essay” module but there will be elements of continuity and montage with the way I arrange clips of the game. I hope to take what I learned from the last video essay and build on some of the potential missteps pointed out by Dr. Luers and the class. I believe I have a strong foundation and I am excited to finish working on it!