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* The after credits scene of Episode 7 of ''Manga/AsobiAsobase'' has Hanako and Olivia sneaking up on Kasumi Solid Snake-style, and Hanako even yells "Snake!" when she accidentally blows up all three of them. When she blows everything up a second time, she yells [[Franchise/HarryPotter "Snape!"]] instead.
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* The after credits scene of Episode 7 of ''Manga/AsobiAsobase'' has Hanako and Olivia sneaking up on Kasumi Solid Snake-style, and Hanako even yells "Snake!" when she accidentally blows up all three of them. When she blows everything up a second time, she yells [[Franchise/HarryPotter [[Literature/HarryPotter "Snape!"]] instead.
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* A rabbit in ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' named Snake wears a Ninja costume. Alternatively, he could also be named after [[Franchise/GIJoe a different Snake]].
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* A rabbit in ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' ''Franchise/AnimalCrossing'' named Snake wears a Ninja costume. Alternatively, he could also be named after [[Franchise/GIJoe a different Snake]].
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*** In "Inverted Orthant"'s cutscene for completing B3/D3, Prinz Heinrich says, "Why am I here? Just to suffer?"
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* One of the game over screens in ''Videogame/BatmanArkhamKnight'' is the Joker saying "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F1OgSZYTTk Bats? Bats? BAAAAAAAATS!]]", even mimicking being in a communicator for the first two.
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* ''VideoGame/Borderlands2'':
** Axton the Commando has a head named "Medic Mantis."
** Maya the Siren has a head named "Metal Fear."
** Lab Rats will [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid3SnakeEater exclaim "the fear!"]] when attacked.
** Sanctuary citizens can say "I feel asleep..."
** Axton the Commando has a head named "Medic Mantis."
** Maya the Siren has a head named "Metal Fear."
** Lab Rats will [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid3SnakeEater exclaim "the fear!"]] when attacked.
** Sanctuary citizens can say "I feel asleep..."
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* ''VideoGame/{{Borderlands}}'':
** ''VideoGame/Borderlands2'':
** *** Axton the Commando has a head named "Medic Mantis."
** *** Maya the Siren has a head named "Metal Fear."
** *** Lab Rats will [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid3SnakeEater exclaim "the fear!"]] when attacked.
** *** Sanctuary citizens can say "I feel asleep..."
** ''VideoGame/Borderlands2'':
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** Savages in ''Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt'' sometimes shout "La Li Lu Le Lo!"
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** ''VideoGame/NewTalesFromTheBorderlands'': In Episode 2, Octavio attempts to sneak up on a guard by hiding in a box. It fails since the guard was able to tell someone was hiding in there.
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* ''VideoGame/{{Crash of the Titans}}'' has a Titan called Psycho-Mandrake.
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* ''VideoGame/{{Crash of the Titans}}'' ''VideoGame/CrashOfTheTitans'' has a Titan called Psycho-Mandrake.Psycho-Mandrake.
* A ration as seen in the game series is one of the presents in ''VisualNovel/DanganronpaTriggerHappyHavoc''.
* A ration as seen in the game series is one of the presents in ''VisualNovel/DanganronpaTriggerHappyHavoc''.
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* ''VideoGame/Fallout4'' features a U.S. Army manual named "Bushes, Boxes and Beehives Camouflage Special."
* ''VideoGame/FalloutNewVegas'':
** One of the brains you can heal Rex with comes from a dog named Rey.
** The ''Old World Blues'' DLC has the X-13: A stealth training course with [[VideoGame/MetalGear a familiar-looking sneaking suit, patrolling Robobrains, laser tripwires, and landmines]].
*** Bonus points since, Dr. Mobius, the [[spoiler:supposed]] BigBad of the DLC, is voiced by Creator/CamClarke.
* ''VideoGame/FalloutNewVegas'':
** One of the brains you can heal Rex with comes from a dog named Rey.
** The ''Old World Blues'' DLC has the X-13: A stealth training course with [[VideoGame/MetalGear a familiar-looking sneaking suit, patrolling Robobrains, laser tripwires, and landmines]].
*** Bonus points since, Dr. Mobius, the [[spoiler:supposed]] BigBad of the DLC, is voiced by Creator/CamClarke.
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* ''Franchise/{{Fallout}}'':
** ''VideoGame/Fallout4'' features a U.S. Army manual named "Bushes, Boxes and Beehives Camouflage Special."
* ** ''VideoGame/FalloutNewVegas'':
** *** One of the brains you can heal Rex with comes from a dog named Rey.
** *** The ''Old World Blues'' DLC has the X-13: A stealth training course with [[VideoGame/MetalGear a familiar-looking sneaking suit, patrolling Robobrains, laser tripwires, and landmines]].
***landmines]]. Bonus points since, Dr. Mobius, the [[spoiler:supposed]] BigBad of the DLC, is voiced by Creator/CamClarke.
** ''VideoGame/Fallout4'' features a U.S. Army manual named "Bushes, Boxes and Beehives Camouflage Special."
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* ''[[VideoGame/{{Halo}} Halo Anniversary]]'' gives us the Bandana Skull that gives you infinite ammo, just like the bandana from Metal Gear.
* The Mantis MiniMecha in ''VideoGame/Halo4'' is an obvious reference to the titular Metal Gear. On entering the vehicle, the OST will change to synth-like music straight out of ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid''.
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* A ration as seen in the game series is one of the presents in ''VisualNovel/DanganronpaTriggerHappyHavoc''.
* The Mantis MiniMecha in ''VideoGame/Halo4'' is an obvious reference to the titular Metal Gear. On entering the vehicle, the OST will change to synth-like music straight out of ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid''.
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* A ration as seen in the game series is one of the presents in ''VisualNovel/DanganronpaTriggerHappyHavoc''.
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* ''[[VideoGame/{{Halo}} ''Franchise/{{Halo}}'':
** ''[[VideoGame/HaloCombatEvolved Halo Anniversary]]'' gives us the Bandana Skull that gives you infinite ammo, just like the bandana from Metal Gear.
* ** The Mantis MiniMecha in ''VideoGame/Halo4'' is an obvious reference to the titular Metal Gear. On entering the vehicle, the OST will change to synth-like music straight out of ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid''.
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* A ration Miriam Scuttlebutt of ''VisualNovel/PhoenixWrightAceAttorneyDualDestinies'' sneaks around gathering information in a cardboard box, and she often hisses like a snake as seen a VerbalTic.
* ''VideoGame/SlapsAndBeans'' has an achievement called "Metal Beans Solid", despite being set in thegame series is one of the presents in ''VisualNovel/DanganronpaTriggerHappyHavoc''.1970s ''[[ANachronismStew before Metal Gear existed]]''.
** ''[[VideoGame/HaloCombatEvolved Halo Anniversary]]'' gives us the Bandana Skull that gives you infinite ammo, just like the bandana from Metal Gear.
* ''VideoGame/SlapsAndBeans'' has an achievement called "Metal Beans Solid", despite being set in the
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* In Episode 4 of ''WebVideo/DragonBallZAbridged'', Princess Snake's voice is an impression of Solid Snake's.
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* In Episode 4 of ''WebVideo/DragonBallZAbridged'', Princess Snake's voice is an impression of Solid Snake's.Snake's.
* ''WebVideo/VGMyths'': Solid Snake PersonAsVerb in "Hyrule Myths - Can You Kill Ganon With A Cucco?", [[https://youtu.be/ot53M4UCWG8?list=PLfDC5d996dRH4StrfmU1SEqXjhpstgoML&t=181 when talking]] about sneaking:
-->Somehow, I don't think the guy with the incessantly screaming ''chicken'' on his head is gonna be Solid Snaking his way through this fortress.
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* ''WesternAnimation/TheAmazingWorldOfGumball'': In "The Blame", after Gumball knocks himself out, a soldier calls out for him while the ''Metal Gear Solid'' Game Over screen pops up.
-->'''Soldier:''' Gumball, respond! Gumball? ''Gumball!!!''
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Bluey}}'': In the episode "Smoochy Kiss", Chilli has to resort to disguising as a cardboard box to give her husband Bandit a kiss.
* ''WebVideo/VGMyths'': Solid Snake PersonAsVerb in "Hyrule Myths - Can You Kill Ganon With A Cucco?", [[https://youtu.be/ot53M4UCWG8?list=PLfDC5d996dRH4StrfmU1SEqXjhpstgoML&t=181 when talking]] about sneaking:
-->Somehow, I don't think the guy with the incessantly screaming ''chicken'' on his head is gonna be Solid Snaking his way through this fortress.
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* ''WesternAnimation/TheAmazingWorldOfGumball'': In "The Blame", after Gumball knocks himself out, a soldier calls out for him while the ''Metal Gear Solid'' Game Over screen pops up.
-->'''Soldier:''' Gumball, respond! Gumball? ''Gumball!!!''
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Bluey}}'': In the episode "Smoochy Kiss", Chilli has to resort to disguising as a cardboard box to give her husband Bandit a kiss.
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* [[VideoGame/{{Halo}} Halo Anniversary]] gives us the Bandana Skull that gives you infinite ammo, just like the bandana from Metal Gear.
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* [[VideoGame/{{Halo}} ''[[VideoGame/{{Halo}} Halo Anniversary]] Anniversary]]'' gives us the Bandana Skull that gives you infinite ammo, just like the bandana from Metal Gear.
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* In ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoIV'', there exists a 'Big Boss' nightclub in Chinatown.
* The way in which Nagoriyuki's mask is put on in ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear'' is a reference to Metal Gear's various cyborg ninjas, especially Raiden.
* [[VideoGame/{{Halo}} Halo Anniversary]] gives us the Bandana Skull that gives you infinite ammo, just like the bandana from Metal Gear.
* The Mantis MiniMecha in ''VideoGame/Halo4'' is an obvious reference to the titular Metal Gear. On entering the vehicle, the OST will change to synth-like music straight out of ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid''.
* The way in which Nagoriyuki's mask is put on in ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear'' is a reference to Metal Gear's various cyborg ninjas, especially Raiden.
* [[VideoGame/{{Halo}} Halo Anniversary]] gives us the Bandana Skull that gives you infinite ammo, just like the bandana from Metal Gear.
* The Mantis MiniMecha in ''VideoGame/Halo4'' is an obvious reference to the titular Metal Gear. On entering the vehicle, the OST will change to synth-like music straight out of ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid''.
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* ''Manga/{{Gintama}}'':
** Episode 216 has some random shout-outs, with the "Patriots" being composed of the "naked" and "solid", which need to be "jacked" in with a stick. Gintoki also refers to strawberry milk as "Meso Gear".
** A codec sequence appears behind Gintoki while he's ranting about the use of [[StoryToGameplayRatio long-ass CG cutscenes in games.]] You can also see other cutscenes from various Platform/{{Playstation}} era games, including a replication of Aerith's death from ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'', the Opera scene from ''VideoGame/ParasiteEve'' and the scene where Squall sees Rinoa for the first time in ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVIII''.
** Episode 216 has some random shout-outs, with the "Patriots" being composed of the "naked" and "solid", which need to be "jacked" in with a stick. Gintoki also refers to strawberry milk as "Meso Gear".
** A codec sequence appears behind Gintoki while he's ranting about the use of [[StoryToGameplayRatio long-ass CG cutscenes in games.]] You can also see other cutscenes from various Platform/{{Playstation}} era games, including a replication of Aerith's death from ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'', the Opera scene from ''VideoGame/ParasiteEve'' and the scene where Squall sees Rinoa for the first time in ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVIII''.
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* Chapter 2 Season 2 of ''VideoGame/{{Fortnite}} added [=NPCs=] to the ''Battle Royale'' map that get exclamation points over their heads when they spot players, as well as cardboard boxes to sneak around in.
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* Chapter 2 Season 2 of ''VideoGame/{{Fortnite}} ''VideoGame/{{Fortnite}}'' added [=NPCs=] to the ''Battle Royale'' map that get exclamation points over their heads when they spot players, as well as cardboard boxes to sneak around in.
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* ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder'' has a bunch:
** Sigurd's first and second ascension art is a combo of [[Manga/TokyoGhoul Kaneki]], ''VideoGame/CodeVein'''s vampire mask, and [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid2SonsOfLiberty Raiden]].
** Archer of Shinjuku's SilverFox appearance, his unusual firearm preference, and the WaistcoatOfStyle he carries in his upper body, also invokes the image of the older [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid Revolver Ocelot]]. For bonus points, his [[spoiler:MemoryGambit of sending himself as a pseudo-ally while working for another mastermind (i.e. his BigBad persona) actually harkens to Ocelot's role as Big Boss's mole to Venom Snake in ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolidV''.]]
** William Tell's military gear (and eyepatch come 3rd Ascension) renders him a near-spitting image of [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid2SonsOfLiberty Solidus Snake]] (albeit with [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidVThePhantomPain Venom Snake]]'s 3-string eyepatch). The cloak also looks like something [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid3SnakeEater The End]] would wear.
** King Hassan's Stage 3 shield features a skull emblem seemingly-wearing an eyepatch at the right eye socket--invoking the image of [[VideoGame/MetalGear Big Boss]] and his [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidPeaceWalker Outer]] [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidVThePhantomPain Heaven]] militia. It thematically plays, considering a) the Hashashin he led served as a military threat to the world powers of his time, as well as b) factoring in King Hassan's InadequateInheritor view of his "inferior" clones/successors--the very same relationship Big Boss had with Solid Snake in [[VideoGame/MetalGear1 the original]] [[VideoGame/MetalGear2SolidSnake 8-bit MSX games]].
** In the Atlantic Lostbelt, Bartholomew Roberts describes the Theos Klironomia as "{{nanomachines}}". One of the protagonist's responses is a [[Memes/MetalGear "Nanomachines, huh?"]]
** Sigurd's first and second ascension art is a combo of [[Manga/TokyoGhoul Kaneki]], ''VideoGame/CodeVein'''s vampire mask, and [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid2SonsOfLiberty Raiden]].
** Archer of Shinjuku's SilverFox appearance, his unusual firearm preference, and the WaistcoatOfStyle he carries in his upper body, also invokes the image of the older [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid Revolver Ocelot]]. For bonus points, his [[spoiler:MemoryGambit of sending himself as a pseudo-ally while working for another mastermind (i.e. his BigBad persona) actually harkens to Ocelot's role as Big Boss's mole to Venom Snake in ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolidV''.]]
** William Tell's military gear (and eyepatch come 3rd Ascension) renders him a near-spitting image of [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid2SonsOfLiberty Solidus Snake]] (albeit with [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidVThePhantomPain Venom Snake]]'s 3-string eyepatch). The cloak also looks like something [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid3SnakeEater The End]] would wear.
** King Hassan's Stage 3 shield features a skull emblem seemingly-wearing an eyepatch at the right eye socket--invoking the image of [[VideoGame/MetalGear Big Boss]] and his [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidPeaceWalker Outer]] [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidVThePhantomPain Heaven]] militia. It thematically plays, considering a) the Hashashin he led served as a military threat to the world powers of his time, as well as b) factoring in King Hassan's InadequateInheritor view of his "inferior" clones/successors--the very same relationship Big Boss had with Solid Snake in [[VideoGame/MetalGear1 the original]] [[VideoGame/MetalGear2SolidSnake 8-bit MSX games]].
** In the Atlantic Lostbelt, Bartholomew Roberts describes the Theos Klironomia as "{{nanomachines}}". One of the protagonist's responses is a [[Memes/MetalGear "Nanomachines, huh?"]]
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* ''VideoGame/Fallout4'' features a U.S. Army manual named "Bushes, Boxes and Beehives Camouflage Special."
* ''VideoGame/FalloutNewVegas'':
** One of the brains you can heal Rex with comes from a dog named Rey.
** The ''Old World Blues'' DLC has the X-13: A stealth training course with [[VideoGame/MetalGear a familiar-looking sneaking suit, patrolling Robobrains, laser tripwires, and landmines]].
*** Bonus points since, Dr. Mobius, the [[spoiler:supposed]] BigBad of the DLC, is voiced by Creator/CamClarke.
* ''VideoGame/FalloutNewVegas'':
** One of the brains you can heal Rex with comes from a dog named Rey.
** The ''Old World Blues'' DLC has the X-13: A stealth training course with [[VideoGame/MetalGear a familiar-looking sneaking suit, patrolling Robobrains, laser tripwires, and landmines]].
*** Bonus points since, Dr. Mobius, the [[spoiler:supposed]] BigBad of the DLC, is voiced by Creator/CamClarke.
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* In ''Literature/CatPlanetCuties'', Eris' assist droids sneak into an airfield under the cover of a cardboard box.
* In ''Literature/CatPlanetCuties'', Eris' assist droids sneak into an airfield under the cover of a cardboard box.
* ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyBlackOpsColdWar'':
** The Perseus and CIA SAD troops seen throughout the campaign bear more than a passing resemblance to the Ocelot Unit and MSF soldiers seen in the Metal Gear series. [[https://imgur.com/a/qrZDfK5 Compare the units here]].
** Frank Woods's "Sand Snake" skin is based on Venom Snake's outfit from ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolidVThePhantomPain'', specifically the "Black Ocelot" costume palette with goggles and covered face.
* The description of the cardboard box in ''VideoGame/ChromaSquad'' notes that it's mainly used for mecha parts or to infiltrate military facilities.
* ''VideoGame/{{Crash of the Titans}}'' has a Titan called Psycho-Mandrake.
* One of the Achievements/Trophies in ''VideoGame/DeusExHumanRevolution'' is "Foxiest of the Hounds", gained by completing without setting off any alarms. The image for this achievement also shows exclamation marks next to a mook's head.
* In the Septentrione Arc of ''VideoGame/DevilSurvivor2'', Io sneaks in using a box as a disguise during the mission where you rescue Daichi.
* There are a number of subtle references in the ''Descent'' DLC of ''VideoGame/DragonAgeInquisition''. Not only is Lieutenant Renn an {{Expy}} of Solid Snake (right down to the nerding out on weird topics and being voiced by Creator/DavidHayter), but you go through and collect literal metal gears along the way.
[[AC:VisualNovel]]
* A ration as seen in the game series is one of the presents in ''VisualNovel/DanganronpaTriggerHappyHavoc''.
** The Perseus and CIA SAD troops seen throughout the campaign bear more than a passing resemblance to the Ocelot Unit and MSF soldiers seen in the Metal Gear series. [[https://imgur.com/a/qrZDfK5 Compare the units here]].
** Frank Woods's "Sand Snake" skin is based on Venom Snake's outfit from ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolidVThePhantomPain'', specifically the "Black Ocelot" costume palette with goggles and covered face.
* The description of the cardboard box in ''VideoGame/ChromaSquad'' notes that it's mainly used for mecha parts or to infiltrate military facilities.
* ''VideoGame/{{Crash of the Titans}}'' has a Titan called Psycho-Mandrake.
* One of the Achievements/Trophies in ''VideoGame/DeusExHumanRevolution'' is "Foxiest of the Hounds", gained by completing without setting off any alarms. The image for this achievement also shows exclamation marks next to a mook's head.
* In the Septentrione Arc of ''VideoGame/DevilSurvivor2'', Io sneaks in using a box as a disguise during the mission where you rescue Daichi.
* There are a number of subtle references in the ''Descent'' DLC of ''VideoGame/DragonAgeInquisition''. Not only is Lieutenant Renn an {{Expy}} of Solid Snake (right down to the nerding out on weird topics and being voiced by Creator/DavidHayter), but you go through and collect literal metal gears along the way.
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* A ration as seen in the game series is one of the presents in ''VisualNovel/DanganronpaTriggerHappyHavoc''.
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** Gabe's ponytail, facial hair, and eyepatch combination make him look a bit like [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidVThePhantomPain Venom Snake]].
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** Gabe's ponytail, facial hair, and eyepatch combination make him look a bit like [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidVThePhantomPain Venom Snake]].Snake]].
* In one episode of ''WebVideo/CrashCourse'', Thought Bubble had [[VideoGame/MetalGear Solid Snake]] do a cameo.
* In Episode 4 of ''WebVideo/DragonBallZAbridged'', Princess Snake's voice is an impression of Solid Snake's.
* In one episode of ''WebVideo/CrashCourse'', Thought Bubble had [[VideoGame/MetalGear Solid Snake]] do a cameo.
* In Episode 4 of ''WebVideo/DragonBallZAbridged'', Princess Snake's voice is an impression of Solid Snake's.
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* The after credits scene of Episode 7 of ''Manga/AsobiAsobase'' has Hanako and Olivia sneaking up on Kasumi Solid Snake-style, and Hanako even yells "Snake!" when she accidentally blows up all three of them. When she blows everything up a second time, she yells [[Franchise/HarryPotter "Snape!"]] instead.
* Quite a few references in ''Anime/BakaAndTestSummonTheBeasts'':
** There are a few codec scenes, such as [[http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c189/bobtheadventurer/metalgear.png this]].
** In episode 11, after Yuuji and co. declare war on Class D, Akihisa is seen crawling around under a mandarin box towards a couple of Class D kids, with the male one [[LampshadeHanging lampshading]] the move by rhetorically asking out loud, "[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid Snake]]?" Upon being discovered when the box is lifted, Akihisa quietly imitates the alarm signal sound effect before exiting.
** There's also a shout out with Iron Man coming out of a box, twice including one where he sneaks up on his target in the box. Also might be a reference that the "vent duct maze is part of the security, once even including a variation of the ''Metal Gear Solid'' HUD.
** Furthermore, in episode 7 when Hideyoshi brings out the walkie talkie to call Akihara, the ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid4GunsOfThePatriots'' codec menu pops up on frequency 141.14, a joke towards Otacon's frequency being 141.12 and a joke about controller ports"
* In ''Manga/BlackLagoon'', the U.S. Army squad in El Baile is called the Gray Fox unit. And features one guy with a bandana.
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* When Rainbow Dash comforts Fluttershy in chapter 10 of ''Fanfic/AceCombatTheEquestrianWar'', she briefly paraphrases Solid Snake.
* ''Fanfic/AmbienceAFleetSymphony'':
** In chapter 76, Damon tells Sanford to "[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid4GunsOfThePatriots stop pullin' a frickin' Old Snake]]".
** Hatsuyuki's head developer was an unabashed otaku called Otacon.
** "Nanomachines, Mr. Polchow."
* ''Fanfic/BeautifulDestroyerSailorMoon'':
** In Chapter 3, one of the two hosts of "The Depths of Strange" just got a revolver. He quotes [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid Revolver Ocelot's famous speech about the revolver.]]
** It also makes an early appearance with:
-->Usagi: You wouldn't happen to have a convenient magical artifact for tactical espionage action, would you?\\
Luna: If by that you mean a cardboard box then no I do not.
* Chapter 41 of ''Fanfic/BoldoresAndBoomsticks'' is titled "Tactical Espionage Action".
[[AC:VideoGames]]
* A rabbit in ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' named Snake wears a Ninja costume. Alternatively, he could also be named after [[Franchise/GIJoe a different Snake]].
* In the Mysterious Console DLC of ''VideoGame/ANNOMutationem'', Noni's weapon selection menu takes cues from ''Metal Gear'''s design.
* ''VideoGame/AzurLane'':
** Atlanta's introduction in English includes "Kept you waiting, huh, Commander?"
** One of the furnitures for the hospital themed set mentions how [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidVThePhantomPain one patient woke up from a coma after nine years]].
*** In "Inverted Orthant"'s cutscene for completing B3/D3, Prinz Heinrich says, "Why am I here? Just to suffer?"
* The mobile gun howitzer in ''VideoGame/BinaryDomain'' behaves very much like a non-nuclear Metal Gear.
* ''VideoGame/BlazBlue'':
** There's an achievement named "[[VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance Nanomachines, Son]]."
** When Kagura Mutsuki formally meets [[MsFanservice Litchi]], Kagura (being [[HandsomeLech Kagura]]) asks her [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid "Do you think love can bloom on a battlefield?"]]
** Kokonoe makes this reference:
-->'''Kokonoe:''' Tager? What's going on!? Report... Tageeeeer!
* ''VideoGame/BlueArchive'':
** In [=V4C1=] Episode 8, Saki mentions "some legendary agent who would hide under boxes and barrels to pull off impossible infiltration missions.", someone you would see in action in the games.
** Yuzu's Maid alternate outfit clearly references the video game series with the event ''Alabaster's Calling Card'' and her EX Skill, which also has the interface of the original game, outright showing her hiding from Shanhaijing's Genryumon guards with a cardboard box.
** In [=V4C2=] Episode 22, Otogi greets Yukino with "Kept you waiting, huh?" Pretty fitting, seeing as a spec ops squad taking on spec ops-turned-terrorists to stop a warhead from detonating sounds straight out of ''Metal Gear''.
* ''VideoGame/Borderlands2'':
** Axton the Commando has a head named "Medic Mantis."
** Maya the Siren has a head named "Metal Fear."
** Lab Rats will [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid3SnakeEater exclaim "the fear!"]] when attacked.
** Sanctuary citizens can say "I feel asleep..."
*** They can also say "This place is justoutside heaven for soldiers like us. Always something to fight."
** Savages in ''Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt'' sometimes shout "La Li Lu Le Lo!"
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* WebVideo/BennettTheSage:
** When Sage hears Creator/DavidHayter providing the voice his reaction is "Snake? Snaaaaaake!!!!!!"
** Gabe's ponytail, facial hair, and eyepatch combination make him look a bit like [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidVThePhantomPain Venom Snake]].
* The after credits scene of Episode 7 of ''Manga/AsobiAsobase'' has Hanako and Olivia sneaking up on Kasumi Solid Snake-style, and Hanako even yells "Snake!" when she accidentally blows up all three of them. When she blows everything up a second time, she yells [[Franchise/HarryPotter "Snape!"]] instead.
* Quite a few references in ''Anime/BakaAndTestSummonTheBeasts'':
** There are a few codec scenes, such as [[http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c189/bobtheadventurer/metalgear.png this]].
** In episode 11, after Yuuji and co. declare war on Class D, Akihisa is seen crawling around under a mandarin box towards a couple of Class D kids, with the male one [[LampshadeHanging lampshading]] the move by rhetorically asking out loud, "[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid Snake]]?" Upon being discovered when the box is lifted, Akihisa quietly imitates the alarm signal sound effect before exiting.
** There's also a shout out with Iron Man coming out of a box, twice including one where he sneaks up on his target in the box. Also might be a reference that the "vent duct maze is part of the security, once even including a variation of the ''Metal Gear Solid'' HUD.
** Furthermore, in episode 7 when Hideyoshi brings out the walkie talkie to call Akihara, the ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid4GunsOfThePatriots'' codec menu pops up on frequency 141.14, a joke towards Otacon's frequency being 141.12 and a joke about controller ports"
* In ''Manga/BlackLagoon'', the U.S. Army squad in El Baile is called the Gray Fox unit. And features one guy with a bandana.
[[AC:Fan Works]]
* When Rainbow Dash comforts Fluttershy in chapter 10 of ''Fanfic/AceCombatTheEquestrianWar'', she briefly paraphrases Solid Snake.
* ''Fanfic/AmbienceAFleetSymphony'':
** In chapter 76, Damon tells Sanford to "[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid4GunsOfThePatriots stop pullin' a frickin' Old Snake]]".
** Hatsuyuki's head developer was an unabashed otaku called Otacon.
** "Nanomachines, Mr. Polchow."
* ''Fanfic/BeautifulDestroyerSailorMoon'':
** In Chapter 3, one of the two hosts of "The Depths of Strange" just got a revolver. He quotes [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid Revolver Ocelot's famous speech about the revolver.]]
** It also makes an early appearance with:
-->Usagi: You wouldn't happen to have a convenient magical artifact for tactical espionage action, would you?\\
Luna: If by that you mean a cardboard box then no I do not.
* Chapter 41 of ''Fanfic/BoldoresAndBoomsticks'' is titled "Tactical Espionage Action".
[[AC:VideoGames]]
* A rabbit in ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' named Snake wears a Ninja costume. Alternatively, he could also be named after [[Franchise/GIJoe a different Snake]].
* In the Mysterious Console DLC of ''VideoGame/ANNOMutationem'', Noni's weapon selection menu takes cues from ''Metal Gear'''s design.
* ''VideoGame/AzurLane'':
** Atlanta's introduction in English includes "Kept you waiting, huh, Commander?"
** One of the furnitures for the hospital themed set mentions how [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidVThePhantomPain one patient woke up from a coma after nine years]].
*** In "Inverted Orthant"'s cutscene for completing B3/D3, Prinz Heinrich says, "Why am I here? Just to suffer?"
* The mobile gun howitzer in ''VideoGame/BinaryDomain'' behaves very much like a non-nuclear Metal Gear.
* ''VideoGame/BlazBlue'':
** There's an achievement named "[[VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance Nanomachines, Son]]."
** When Kagura Mutsuki formally meets [[MsFanservice Litchi]], Kagura (being [[HandsomeLech Kagura]]) asks her [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid "Do you think love can bloom on a battlefield?"]]
** Kokonoe makes this reference:
-->'''Kokonoe:''' Tager? What's going on!? Report... Tageeeeer!
* ''VideoGame/BlueArchive'':
** In [=V4C1=] Episode 8, Saki mentions "some legendary agent who would hide under boxes and barrels to pull off impossible infiltration missions.", someone you would see in action in the games.
** Yuzu's Maid alternate outfit clearly references the video game series with the event ''Alabaster's Calling Card'' and her EX Skill, which also has the interface of the original game, outright showing her hiding from Shanhaijing's Genryumon guards with a cardboard box.
** In [=V4C2=] Episode 22, Otogi greets Yukino with "Kept you waiting, huh?" Pretty fitting, seeing as a spec ops squad taking on spec ops-turned-terrorists to stop a warhead from detonating sounds straight out of ''Metal Gear''.
* ''VideoGame/Borderlands2'':
** Axton the Commando has a head named "Medic Mantis."
** Maya the Siren has a head named "Metal Fear."
** Lab Rats will [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid3SnakeEater exclaim "the fear!"]] when attacked.
** Sanctuary citizens can say "I feel asleep..."
*** They can also say "This place is justoutside heaven for soldiers like us. Always something to fight."
** Savages in ''Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt'' sometimes shout "La Li Lu Le Lo!"
[[AC:WebVideo]]
* WebVideo/BennettTheSage:
** When Sage hears Creator/DavidHayter providing the voice his reaction is "Snake? Snaaaaaake!!!!!!"
** Gabe's ponytail, facial hair, and eyepatch combination make him look a bit like [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidVThePhantomPain Venom Snake]].
