What is the real name of Solid Snake?
Solid Snake's real name is David, a moniker chosen as a tribute to the protagonist of the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Common questions about Solid Snake
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who voiced Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid?
David Hayter, a Canadian-American screenwriter and actor, provided the English voice for Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid.
When was the original Metal Gear game released?
The original Metal Gear game was released in 1987 and presented Solid Snake as a pastiche of action movie heroes.
Why did Solid Snake age rapidly in Metal Gear Solid 4?
Solid Snake aged rapidly because his life was artificially shortened as part of the cloning process so that his genes could not be used as a weapon in later research.
What happened to Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty?
Solid Snake was no longer the playable protagonist in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty but served as a ghost in the machine who assisted rookie agent Raiden.