I've never heard anyone mention this before, but to add to Skullface's sadistic, behavior keep in mind how he played Paz's favorite song every time he tortured her. He turned something she enjoyed into a song she would dread every time she heard it. The psychological torture Skullface implemented is messed up on so many levels.
Before this video I did not wanted to play so much as an evil Big Boss being always Solid Snake my true favourite character... After this vid I´m really looking forward to play as Big Boss and kill them all even if it means to become a demon.Thanks Yong!
@Samwisegamgee The Brave when you realize a girl, Paz, could have kicked everyone's ass except for big boss at mother base who was filled with 99% of men.
Hearing Paz' stories just make me wanna kill both Skullface and Zero, what kind of men they were... If i was Big Boss, i would do anything just to kill both of them even if it means going into hell, like kaz said, "Cipher sent us to hell, but we're going in deeper! Take back everything we've lost!!"
Zero's death was done in MGS4 at the hands of the Old Big Boss in cold blood, now the only one left to meet is death is SkullFace, I hope he will be obviously deceased at the end of The Phantom Pain and his death will be the most gruesome ever in this story...
don't you think he's already trying everything he can? Is not that easy to find Cipher or Skullface(mostly if you don't know about his existence before TPP)
In fairness, the real Big Boss wound up just as cruel and self-gaining. Stealing the medic's identity to cover his own ass and build up his legacy just to set him up to be killed, ditching his BFF forever and abandoning his principles in the process.
Its important to remember she was an orphan, adopted by Zero. The tapes show her discovering a sense of family at Mother Base which she had never experienced before. As Yong Yea put it, Zero had locked away her humanity, which she rediscovered at Mother Base, you hear her gradually wake up from Zero's influence in the tapes, this makes her fate painfully tragic.
Gary Wintle I know, what i'm saying is that Skullface had no need to torture her so much just because he wanted info about zero. She worked for him but damn, so did he.There had to be another way to find Major Zero. Even if Paz told him his last known whereabouts what guaranteed skullface that Zero would still be there? nothing. He destroyed her in every way possible and in the end he got he wanted. He should have left her alone afterwards but he had to be a sadistic bastard about it and well...we know the rest.
***** Yeah, SkullfFace is an evil sadist and nihilist, and an irredeemable monster. He did the opposite of what he said he would (he set out to kill BB instead of Zero). SkullFace said "do you think your sacrifice will change the world?" Think ahead to the end of MGS4, and the fact she saved Big Boss, despite such impossible odds, and the answer is Yes. Its SkullFace who ultimately failed.
Most of the trailers and game previews already spoiled everything about Ground Zeroes so right at the end when Paz died because of the second bomb I was truly surprised and shocked. I was certain (without really knowing why) that she would be a main character in Phantom Pain and instead... I've been played like a damn fiddle!!!
I'd like to see an Ocelot analysis, but it would take forever, since he's probably the most complex character, and the only person to appear in every game.
I started watching this with skepticism; thinking 'I don't really care to hear the story of Paz, I know it already' but as I watched, I found myself thoroughly enjoying it. She really is one of, or THE, most complex, interesting characters of the MGS 'universe'. Yong, you did a fantastic job of consolidating all that information into a damn good video. Thank you
" so little fun at mother base", soccer, birthday parties, adultery, talent shows, drinking, fishing, telling jokes are never fun. Can I join big boss's army?
so the shrapnel shard in Snake's skull in the MGSV Phantom Pain promo is most likely a part of Paz too (a bone piece from her explosion). there's probably something symbolic with that I can't figure out right now what it is.
Damn, you were pretty right. Its actually her bone and teeth that are next to snake's heart that they couldnt remove that are her's. Pretty symbolic :(
LOL (tsundere) I also think so.. if not why she instanly gave zero's location to Skull face so she can save snake.. at last I think she care for snake..
In the end, Paz is only a victim of war itself. Many said that they looked forward to Paz's death before GZ even came out because they thought Paz was a terrible character and was poorly designed. I know they were wrong and I've been right all along. Most ppl just don't understand her past and what kind of person she actually is. They only see her as a bitch who tried to mess MSF up and not as the poor woman with a tragic background. To this stage, I can confidently say that Paz Ortega Andrade is one of the best characters ever created in video games history.
Ive been an avid metal gear player and thought I understood all the characters and the story of all MGS and GZ. But my god was I wrong!! Yong, you've made me appreciate the work of Mr Kojima so much more. Keep it up! Thank you :)
rivanskylark Why doesnt anyone know that snake said a similar line in Peace Walker. She played us like a piano. Boss said it first so I would say that its in a way Boss' line.
It's a shame that all the "professional journalist" who barely played these games and didn't listen to all the tapes will get more views for their buzzwords than someone like this who clearly has a passion and understanding for this series. I mean honestly, why does her dying automatically negate all of the history that was written for her, it isn't my fault you didn't want to listen to the story.
Regarding the first paragraph; That is why Yong produces the best reviews, synopsis ect. Being freelance he's not hampered with deadlines or swayed by bribes or trying to appease stupid sponsors. Yong is a genuine video gamer who just happens to posses mad journalistic prowess. You rock Yong, long live the Nasian.
i still remember when i first played through peace walker! this character through me for a loop! #1 reason I love metal gear is allll the plot twists kojima puts in there! I agree with you definitely
I have a feeling she'll be back. Who knows, maybe through flashbacks, or heck, maybe through the Sorrow. He tends to show his face every now and then. I sure hope she's in TPP, in some way or another.
I'm just crying from this... I've heard some of her tapes in PW, but not all of them, and I didin't know about Ground Zeroes.. It's so sad, poor Paz... But at least she died with good memories, and in fact, she died at the Mother Base, so... She was home at her last moment ;')
Tears of Anger... That's actually the first thing i've ever heard of sunc a thing. I didn't know one could cry when being so full of hate for someone. I tought the tears came after.
Great analysis! Also great editing. I completely agree that she is possibly one of the most complex characters in the series and never thought of her role as Paz being influenced by her innocent past. I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into these videos and analyses and although I've only watched your Metal Gear ones, I must say that your channel is one of my favorites to see a new video appear from. Keep up the great work! -"From one of your fans".
Well considering Ground Zeroes isn't an actual installment but just something to give us a taste of what's to come and GZ is ONE Mission and even been said as the tutorial of MGSV then it will be in the actual game which is fine by me because I didn't want to stop playing with that ending to the mission.
Yong is second to none when it comes to videos like these. Not many people can entertain both those who know little about the topic as well as those who know virtually everything about it.
There have only been 3 other times where I've shed tears for people: Zack in Final Fantasy Crisis Core, Class Zero in Final Fantasy Type Zero, and Xion at the end Kingdom Hearts 358/2 and I am not ashamed in the slightest I let my tears flow freely and dry naturally for you 4.Rest in Peace Paz be freed from your sad existence (solute)
You did such an amazing job with this analysis Yong. Paz is one of my favorite Metal Gear characters and she is usually a very under-rated character and this video does a great job of highlighting who she really is. :)
Over the last few years and many playthroughs of PW and GZ Paz has become my favourite female character ever. I get really angry when I see videos or articles complaining about her character saying she was just made to suffer but in my opinion she is the strongest female character I have ever seen, anyone who thinks she was just made to suffer and to give big boss a goal in TPP really have to watch this amazing video. Look how much she goes through yet she never gives in no matter what, kaz and big boss seemed to have a soft spot for her knowing her commitment was wavering and they were right in the end she was completely loyal to msf. Great video I know your busy with the skyrim thing and all but I would love to see an analysis of kaz a lot of people don't realise how committed he is to big boss and a lot of people think he is a traitor because of that phone call thing. Anyway hope this video opens a lot of people's eyes about Paz
Once again man, a great analysis video. Nothing I didn't already know but for some reason I couldn't skip a sec of the narration. Even the yaoi fan service diary entry. Well done man, you are the voice for MGS news/content.
Yong, I almost never comment on youtube, however I love character analysis and I felt the need to congratulate you on this great and insightful vid. I hope you do more of these for the rich characters of the Metal Gear Saga. Thanks for your creative efforts.
Even though I already knew all about this,it was still great to hear it from you.Still a great video and I'm pretty sure some people didn't know about all this,so it was great and well made. Keep these MGS videos coming Yong :)
Once again, an excellent character analysis Yong!! It's interesting to see how some of these characters developed into the cold and hardened soldiers that they become. Paz was raised to be a triple agent from a very young age and she never experienced a normal life growing up. Skull Face had a normal life up until it was taken away from him when an air raid killed his family and friends and it took his skin as well. It turned him into a vicious person who had no remorse. That's the difference between Paz and Skull Face. She lost her parents at a very young age and never experienced the joy of a normal life, while Skull Face had his life taken away from him.
thank you for your time putting this up! i would have never watched the tapes in the game! listening to you is way more entertaining then to watch the entire tapes i'll guess
Knowing her fate, only makes this video heartbreakingly sad. But it was great that you gave the character of Paz some justice. Fleshing out her back story only makes me care more about her, and the injustice, she received. Which would be Kojima's intent. Good job on the video and the retelling of Paz. YongYea
I wish I was Asian so I could join the Nasian. MUCH LOVE YONG. You're the fucking man. I hope Hideo hooks you up with a job. You're the voice of MGSV hype, yo.
They were more than just a PMC. They were actually a nation on its own. An anarchist commune where nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, ideology, religion, sexual orientation, social class, or age mattered little to nothing. All united under their desire to be free (and their devotion to Big Boss).
Thank you for this, it has really expanded on the story for me as I haven't had the chance to play a Metal gear game since the PS1 (I never owned the right consoles at the right times xD) I love the story in the series so its nice to be able to fill in the gaps where possible. I will definitely be one of the people listening to every tape in MGS5 to get as much story depth as I can :)
Great video dude. Keep it up with true analysis and not stupid theories like other youtube user's -_- Your videos are based on fact and realistic opinions that match the time line or even future/possible events in TPP Keep the great work up :)
The Love between Paz and Chico... Even if not your conventional love is still one of the most tragic and still romantic Love stories in any form of entertainment. I for one am pretty bored whit the Boy meets girl, they fall in love and then are whilling to doe for each other. That's so old and used up by now... This. She fell in love whit him because of the situation. He was the only thing good she had left. Everything else was just pain. So it's one of the best love stories i've ever hear i believe. And thinking trough all of this... Yea. It really makes you hate Skull Face. Zero is bad no doubt about it. He does bad things... But still after all of this you forget him and what hes done. Skull Face is worse. He forced a Child to rape the girl which he had developed feelings for. Some pretty dark themes... And that is extreme. I think Skull Face may actually be the most sadistic character in the MGS series. Ocelot enjoys to torture people. It's hes kind of Buzz... And yes it is hinted at that he might have raped Meryl. Tough we nevr get real confirmation on that. And then we have Volgin... Hes a rapist and a sadist. He also enjoys to bring pain to others. He was the one who turned Ocelot on the idea of torture when he saw Volgin torture Big Boss. Volgin sexualy abused Eva. He made her hes lover.. He hurt her... Just for the thrill. But Skull Face. He forced a kid to watch as the girl he loved got raped. Then forcing him to rape her. Forcing him to torture her. Placing 2 Bombs whi in her body. And the placement of the second bomb. That's sick... I knew going into Ground Zeroes that i would get my reason to want Skull Face dead. But the more i think about it. I don't only want to kill him. I hope we get to bring a slow death upon him. Take in the moment! Make it slow... (Spoilers for Game of Thrones ahed..... If you haven't seen Season 4 Episode 2 stop reading) When our dear deal King Joffrey is killed... Notice how they draged that out. How they foccused on hes fucked up face. How the camera really took a rest on him... We got to enjoy the sight of hes dead face. That, i want whit Skull Face. Now let's just hope they can keep making him so easy to hate as Joffrey. HAHA... That was one charcter you loved to hate. Great actor!
The character developments like this is why I love Metal Gear Solid, and it's one of the reasons why I think it is THE greatest video game series of all time. Kojima is a genius and people who are worried about The Phantom Pain should not worry at all. This was an excellent analysis, and looking forward to more.
Yong this is why I love your videos, you analysed her to the finest detail and even spoke about the events of GZ (I'm mostly talking about the "child rape" and womb bomb) in a way where it doesn't make everyone go into a bandwagon fit of disgusted rage :)
***** Really dude? You don't have to give credit to random conversations that can be accessed publicly on forums. Yong does his research then makes a video about it. He never states that he came up with all of these ideas on his own.
***** Uhm.. a majority of the information within this video was from Paz's diaries within the PW Tapes. Anyone could access those, what makes you think he didn't? And heck, what does it matter anyway? All this info are in the games, so it doesn't matter where he got it, they were from the games regardless, and he's forming them into nicely done videos for easier access to fans of the series, dafuq is wrong with that? CoolSmek I couldn't have said it better myself.
Thank you for the video. Will you be making any further theory videos now that Ground Zeroes has released? Would be interesting to see if any of your initial theories have changed or if you have any new ones. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the full dive into Paz story! i recently completed Paz side quest in TPP and was wandering about the "Paz died again" scene. Although this video was post-TPP but still thanks a bunch for the detailed story telling!
Awesome story, its awesome how deep these characters are. Don't know what's your first language but your pronunciation of "gallo pinto" is very good hehe.
Really good video Yong. I completely forgot Miller was the mole that told Zero that Zeke was complete. I do wonder if Miller would've actually used his brain and thought out the long term ramifications of his actions if he would all to gather have nothing to do with Zero.
This is an excellent analysis! Yes, Paz's story and ending is deep and tragic. I always saw Skullface's planting of the stomach bomb to be a twisted sense of humour: Paz(Peace) was a facade to bring about the destruction of Big Boss, and the parcel with the Peace Symbol covered the bomb to bring his destruction. Also, the scar which it's removed from is shaped like a 'V' - for Venom or as a peace sign for Victory? I also have to express this.... the mental and physical torture shown in this game - only hold up a mirror to our 'modern warfare' techniques and the dark side of war/interrogation. Kojima has to be commended for this. I remember the time I played MGS3 and saw all the dead I had killed, coming back to confront me - this made me think twice about 'killing', and I now always aim for a 'no-kill' completion, lol! :) This game will be epic in every respect! :)
Young's narrative voice is so soothing it help deliver the emotions the characters has I would love to listen to yea all day long and never get bored I like that kind of dedicated persons whom deliver what is needed to be Thank you young yea
anyone who play the game with the interest to look for small details is what make her character development great plus voice of Tara always helps. but needless to say the phantom feeling in my heart i still feel it till this day
how much i wish she will still be alive or reborn. at some point i do wish she is "quiet" now. one of the most epic character.. great inner development.
I've never heard anyone mention this before, but to add to Skullface's sadistic, behavior keep in mind how he played Paz's favorite song every time he tortured her. He turned something she enjoyed into a song she would dread every time she heard it. The psychological torture Skullface implemented is messed up on so many levels.
Yeah, that struck me as particularly cruel, and shows how sadistic SkullFace is.
All your compliments delight and motivate me, thank you!
-Yong
You´re the fucking master.....Thanks for your excellent work. :) PS:
I have a question: How Paz know that she has a second bomb inside her?
Great vid Yong
Tulio Fernández Because he inserted it in her. Its also implied that it is a vaginal bomb.
Before this video I did not wanted to play so much as an evil Big Boss being always Solid Snake my true favourite character... After this vid I´m really looking forward to play as Big Boss and kill them all even if it means to become a demon.Thanks Yong!
epicrainbowcat Yes, I know that, my question is: how Paz knows that?
This video is for Lucy O Brien on IGN who said Paz had no character development whatsoever.
Its cuz at IGN theyre "really huge" MGS fans. What a load of bullshit.
SkullCrusher 23 that's why I dont value igns opinion on certain things
Ign is full of Retards, and some of those Retards now work with gamespot.
@Samwisegamgee The Brave when you realize a girl, Paz, could have kicked everyone's ass except for big boss at mother base who was filled with 99% of men.
Lucy is a feminist twat
Good analysis. I also gotta say that of Paz had crush on Snake, it's Snake! Everyone has a crush on Snake, male or not.
Django big boss? more like big gay
kept you wating huh?
PeaceKeeper 2014 u are gay huh ?
Doesn't even matter which Snake it is, honestly
I prefer ocelot
Hearing Paz' stories just make me wanna kill both Skullface and Zero, what kind of men they were...
If i was Big Boss, i would do anything just to kill both of them even if it means going into hell, like kaz said, "Cipher sent us to hell, but we're going in deeper! Take back everything we've lost!!"
Zero's death was done in MGS4 at the hands of the Old Big Boss in cold blood, now the only one left to meet is death is SkullFace, I hope he will be obviously deceased at the end of The Phantom Pain and his death will be the most gruesome ever in this story...
don't you think he's already trying everything he can? Is not that easy to find Cipher or Skullface(mostly if you don't know about his existence before TPP)
kuugarx100 i think he will have a kind of disease and snake brutally kills him when he is weak
maybe kaaz kills him
In fairness, the real Big Boss wound up just as cruel and self-gaining. Stealing the medic's identity to cover his own ass and build up his legacy just to set him up to be killed, ditching his BFF forever and abandoning his principles in the process.
Richard Milosevich
No shit
I'll miss paz. She might have worked for zero but she didn't deserve all that stuff that skullface put her through.
Its important to remember she was an orphan, adopted by Zero. The tapes show her discovering a sense of family at Mother Base which she had never experienced before. As Yong Yea put it, Zero had locked away her humanity, which she rediscovered at Mother Base, you hear her gradually wake up from Zero's influence in the tapes, this makes her fate painfully tragic.
Gary Wintle I know, what i'm saying is that Skullface had no need to torture her so much just because he wanted info about zero. She worked for him but damn, so did he.There had to be another way to find Major Zero. Even if Paz told him his last known whereabouts what guaranteed skullface that Zero would still be there? nothing. He destroyed her in every way possible and in the end he got he wanted. He should have left her alone afterwards but he had to be a sadistic bastard about it and well...we know the rest.
***** Yeah, SkullfFace is an evil sadist and nihilist, and an irredeemable monster. He did the opposite of what he said he would (he set out to kill BB instead of Zero). SkullFace said "do you think your sacrifice will change the world?" Think ahead to the end of MGS4, and the fact she saved Big Boss, despite such impossible odds, and the answer is Yes. Its SkullFace who ultimately failed.
Gary Wintle That's right man. Cypher fell in the end because of Paz.
Most of the trailers and game previews already spoiled everything about Ground Zeroes so right at the end when Paz died because of the second bomb I was truly surprised and shocked. I was certain (without really knowing why) that she would be a main character in Phantom Pain and instead... I've been played like a damn fiddle!!!
I think this should be sent to Lucy, IGN Reviewer, and see if she is still think that Paz is just a plot device.
You did an outstanding job, Yong. I wouldn't be surprised if Hideo Kojima himself gave you a job for narrating the series. You sir, deserve a medal.
Hearing the entire back story reminds me of how deep Metal Gear is. It is more than just a game.
I'd like to see an Ocelot analysis, but it would take forever, since he's probably the most complex character, and the only person to appear in every game.
Except Peacewalker that is... ;)
That and he's not relevant yet, since he hasn't really appeared much in the most recent game. Only briefly in the trailers.
I started watching this with skepticism; thinking 'I don't really care to hear the story of Paz, I know it already' but as I watched, I found myself thoroughly enjoying it. She really is one of, or THE, most complex, interesting characters of the MGS 'universe'. Yong, you did a fantastic job of consolidating all that information into a damn good video. Thank you
" so little fun at mother base", soccer, birthday parties, adultery, talent shows, drinking, fishing, telling jokes are never fun. Can I join big boss's army?
I hope you don't mind getting kidnap
I hope get suddenly knocked out and I wake up on a small island nation with many men in my same predicament
so the shrapnel shard in Snake's skull in the MGSV Phantom Pain promo is most likely a part of Paz too (a bone piece from her explosion). there's probably something symbolic with that I can't figure out right now what it is.
Damn, you were pretty right. Its actually her bone and teeth that are next to snake's heart that they couldnt remove that are her's. Pretty symbolic :(
Yong is so great at narrating. This video feels like listening to a bedtime story..
+A.J. Patterson if you like monotone asian people, o_0 what ever gets you through the night, i guess.....
I feel like that if paz confessed to snake and kaz she would be forgiven and protected by MSF
Fact: Wilson was the best actor in _Castaway_.
Agreed. lol
I almost cried when Wilson got lost in the sea.
"Let me make this perfectly clear, I have no INTEREST in that Man..."
- Paz
Japanese culture, tsundere
LOL (tsundere)
I also think so.. if not why she instanly gave zero's location to Skull face so she can save snake.. at last I think she care for snake..
"It's not like I care about you or anything, big baka !"
In the end, Paz is only a victim of war itself. Many said that they looked forward to Paz's death before GZ even came out because they thought Paz was a terrible character and was poorly designed. I know they were wrong and I've been right all along. Most ppl just don't understand her past and what kind of person she actually is. They only see her as a bitch who tried to mess MSF up and not as the poor woman with a tragic background. To this stage, I can confidently say that Paz Ortega Andrade is one of the best characters ever created in video games history.
Ive been an avid metal gear player and thought I understood all the characters and the story of all MGS and GZ. But my god was I wrong!! Yong, you've made me appreciate the work of Mr Kojima so much more. Keep it up! Thank you :)
I love Paz. Her look, her extremely conflicted and tragic development, her hair, her voice, her SONG! Thanks for making this Yong!
There's no flexibility. The scientist that let Skullface in was Huey. The mission briefings have Kaz, Snake, and Huey talking about the inspection.
To top it off, by the time Kaz and Snake heard about the "change of heart", any refusal would arouse more suspicion.
With the Destruction of Mother Base, they also killed the Cat D: ..... THEY WILL PAY!
MrAxedead * grabs mega ultra super mega shotgun laser torture laser rapid fire avenge bazooka* lets crush some skulls
Cipher played her like a damn fiddle.
Kaz sounds like someone I could hang out with.
but don't get mad if u got played like a fiddle by him, you've been warned..
Yeah but if you shower together you're gonna end up fist fighting while naked.
Play soccer or handball ;) you know put all your limbs to good use
rivanskylark Why doesnt anyone know that snake said a similar line in Peace Walker. She played us like a piano. Boss said it first so I would say that its in a way Boss' line.
Pointy Fork
I remember that clearly. The joke is on Kaz though. I at least don't dare to joke on Big Boss like that, lol.
RIP Nuke, he definitely aren't present in the chopper.
Tenga Bro RIP Dalmatian. She was my favorite soldier I had in Peace Walker.
Komodo dragon was my fav
Tenga Bro RIP Nuke. He didn't deserve this! He was almost promoted to a D-Cat. :[
tmreb1
R.I.P Komodo dragon.
B Rad Cats are too stupid to be worked with though :p
It's a shame that all the "professional journalist" who barely played these games and didn't listen to all the tapes will get more views for their buzzwords than someone like this who clearly has a passion and understanding for this series.
I mean honestly, why does her dying automatically negate all of the history that was written for her, it isn't my fault you didn't want to listen to the story.
Regarding the first paragraph; That is why Yong produces the best reviews, synopsis ect. Being freelance he's not hampered with deadlines or swayed by bribes or trying to appease stupid sponsors.
Yong is a genuine video gamer who just happens to posses mad journalistic prowess. You rock Yong, long live the Nasian.
Paz was a great character. I'm sure she'll still have importance in TPP, even after her death.
i still remember when i first played through peace walker! this character through me for a loop! #1 reason I love metal gear is allll the plot twists kojima puts in there! I agree with you definitely
I have a feeling she'll be back. Who knows, maybe through flashbacks, or heck, maybe through the Sorrow. He tends to show his face every now and then. I sure hope she's in TPP, in some way or another.
She will probably be a spirit
***** Let's hope.
Ahmidx21 your were right
I'm just crying from this... I've heard some of her tapes in PW, but not all of them, and I didin't know about Ground Zeroes.. It's so sad, poor Paz... But at least she died with good memories, and in fact, she died at the Mother Base, so... She was home at her last moment ;')
***** At least I'm man enough to admit I cry, like every other human being.
+Ian McCarthy edgy
Lol she died with a bang
Not only is Hideo Kojima an amazing story writer and game maker. but he really knows how to write really deep characters
After watching this.......... Tears of anger.
Tears of Anger... That's actually the first thing i've ever heard of sunc a thing. I didn't know one could cry when being so full of hate for someone. I tought the tears came after.
Welcome to Phantom Pain.
Yes...TIME FOR REVENGE
Great analysis! Also great editing. I completely agree that she is possibly one of the most complex characters in the series and never thought of her role as Paz being influenced by her innocent past.
I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into these videos and analyses and although I've only watched your Metal Gear ones, I must say that your channel is one of my favorites to see a new video appear from.
Keep up the great work!
-"From one of your fans".
This video should be shown to that chick from IGN who criticized the ending of ground zeroes.
Don't worry. The Phantom Pain is going to make their heads explode.
Well considering Ground Zeroes isn't an actual installment but just something to give us a taste of what's to come and GZ is ONE Mission and even been said as the tutorial of MGSV then it will be in the actual game which is fine by me because I didn't want to stop playing with that ending to the mission.
Yong is second to none when it comes to videos like these. Not many people can entertain both those who know little about the topic as well as those who know virtually everything about it.
There have only been 3 other times where I've shed tears for people: Zack in Final Fantasy Crisis Core, Class Zero in Final Fantasy Type Zero, and Xion at the end Kingdom Hearts 358/2 and I am not ashamed in the slightest I let my tears flow freely and dry naturally for you 4.Rest in Peace Paz be freed from your sad existence (solute)
This was beautiful and it cleared a looooooooooooooot up for me. Thank you for this!
I feel that when Big Boss will wake up from his coma and recovering serious shit gonna happen to Skullface, I wouldn't like to be at his place.
Did anyone else notice the the stiches on paz's body make a V?
Yes.
V indicating where the 2nd bomb was put? cuz you know.....
Nuke the cat survives Ground Zeroes,
head-canon
Perhaps Nuke is the cat from Revengeance that cannot be killed! After being reconstructed as a cyber ninja after Ground Zeroes of course.
yes this is totally canon
You did such an amazing job with this analysis Yong. Paz is one of my favorite Metal Gear characters and she is usually a very under-rated character and this video does a great job of highlighting who she really is. :)
Tara strong is such a good voice actress.
Over the last few years and many playthroughs of PW and GZ Paz has become my favourite female character ever. I get really angry when I see videos or articles complaining about her character saying she was just made to suffer but in my opinion she is the strongest female character I have ever seen, anyone who thinks she was just made to suffer and to give big boss a goal in TPP really have to watch this amazing video. Look how much she goes through yet she never gives in no matter what, kaz and big boss seemed to have a soft spot for her knowing her commitment was wavering and they were right in the end she was completely loyal to msf. Great video I know your busy with the skyrim thing and all but I would love to see an analysis of kaz a lot of people don't realise how committed he is to big boss and a lot of people think he is a traitor because of that phone call thing. Anyway hope this video opens a lot of people's eyes about Paz
Once again man, a great analysis video. Nothing I didn't already know but for some reason I couldn't skip a sec of the narration. Even the yaoi fan service diary entry. Well done man, you are the voice for MGS news/content.
Strangelove is a fan of "Strange love"
Outstanding work, Yong.
Yong, I almost never comment on youtube, however I love character analysis and I felt the need to congratulate you on this great and insightful vid. I hope you do more of these for the rich characters of the Metal Gear Saga. Thanks for your creative efforts.
These videos are so addictive! Thanx Yong Yea for posting them! I love MGS lore!
Even though I already knew all about this,it was still great to hear it from you.Still a great video and I'm pretty sure some people didn't know about all this,so it was great and well made.
Keep these MGS videos coming Yong :)
I would like to see an anime adaptation of Paz's days at Mother Base as I would like to see more of the persona of Paz.
Once again, an excellent character analysis Yong!!
It's interesting to see how some of these characters developed into the cold and hardened soldiers that they become. Paz was raised to be a triple agent from a very young age and she never experienced a normal life growing up. Skull Face had a normal life up until it was taken away from him when an air raid killed his family and friends and it took his skin as well. It turned him into a vicious person who had no remorse. That's the difference between Paz and Skull Face. She lost her parents at a very young age and never experienced the joy of a normal life, while Skull Face had his life taken away from him.
Your videos about mgs are the Best, keep it up and thanks. Long live to mgs
Very well done analysis. I liked the effects and music too. Keep it up Yong you do a great job.
thank you for your time putting this up! i would have never watched the tapes in the game! listening to you is way more entertaining then to watch the entire tapes i'll guess
This is has to be one of your best ever analysis yong great job :)
Knowing her fate, only makes this video heartbreakingly sad. But it was great that you gave the character of Paz some justice. Fleshing out her back story only makes me care more about her, and the injustice, she received. Which would be Kojima's intent.
Good job on the video and the retelling of Paz.
YongYea
Thank you so much for putting this video together, Yong! Helps a lot for people like me who've forgotten a lot about Peace Walker :P
10:46 I thought that was fan-fiction for little bit.
I wish I was Asian so I could join the Nasian.
MUCH LOVE YONG.
You're the fucking man. I hope Hideo hooks you up with a job.
You're the voice of MGSV hype, yo.
The Nasian is just a name, anyone is welcome :).
-Yong
YongYea you've literally got your'e own MSF going on here haha
Bigyong Bossyea
+YongYea We're an army without a nasian..
+YongYea *salutes Yong* Would you like to spar with me sir?
+Knives Monroe ya i doubt it...
MSF seemed extremely friendly for a private military; such a shame from what XOF has done :(
They were more than just a PMC. They were actually a nation on its own. An anarchist commune where nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, ideology, religion, sexual orientation, social class, or age mattered little to nothing. All united under their desire to be free (and their devotion to Big Boss).
Oooo, I like this. Hope we'll see more character analyses!
Great work Yong!
Thank you for this, it has really expanded on the story for me as I haven't had the chance to play a Metal gear game since the PS1 (I never owned the right consoles at the right times xD) I love the story in the series so its nice to be able to fill in the gaps where possible. I will definitely be one of the people listening to every tape in MGS5 to get as much story depth as I can :)
Great video dude. Keep it up with true analysis and not stupid theories like other youtube user's -_-
Your videos are based on fact and realistic opinions that match the time line or even future/possible events in TPP
Keep the great work up :)
i absolutely love these videos man, thanks dude
Paz:The Savior of Big Boss.
Here's to you, Paz Ortega.
Rest forever, here in our hearts.
This last and final moment was yours.
For your agony, was regrettably your best triumph.
The Love between Paz and Chico... Even if not your conventional love is still one of the most tragic and still romantic Love stories in any form of entertainment. I for one am pretty bored whit the Boy meets girl, they fall in love and then are whilling to doe for each other. That's so old and used up by now... This. She fell in love whit him because of the situation. He was the only thing good she had left. Everything else was just pain. So it's one of the best love stories i've ever hear i believe. And thinking trough all of this... Yea. It really makes you hate Skull Face. Zero is bad no doubt about it. He does bad things... But still after all of this you forget him and what hes done. Skull Face is worse. He forced a Child to rape the girl which he had developed feelings for. Some pretty dark themes... And that is extreme. I think Skull Face may actually be the most sadistic character in the MGS series. Ocelot enjoys to torture people. It's hes kind of Buzz... And yes it is hinted at that he might have raped Meryl. Tough we nevr get real confirmation on that. And then we have Volgin... Hes a rapist and a sadist. He also enjoys to bring pain to others. He was the one who turned Ocelot on the idea of torture when he saw Volgin torture Big Boss. Volgin sexualy abused Eva. He made her hes lover.. He hurt her... Just for the thrill. But Skull Face. He forced a kid to watch as the girl he loved got raped. Then forcing him to rape her. Forcing him to torture her. Placing 2 Bombs whi in her body. And the placement of the second bomb. That's sick... I knew going into Ground Zeroes that i would get my reason to want Skull Face dead. But the more i think about it. I don't only want to kill him. I hope we get to bring a slow death upon him. Take in the moment! Make it slow... (Spoilers for Game of Thrones ahed..... If you haven't seen Season 4 Episode 2 stop reading) When our dear deal King Joffrey is killed... Notice how they draged that out. How they foccused on hes fucked up face. How the camera really took a rest on him... We got to enjoy the sight of hes dead face. That, i want whit Skull Face. Now let's just hope they can keep making him so easy to hate as Joffrey. HAHA... That was one charcter you loved to hate. Great actor!
andvas1994 Just like the Phantom Pain trailer says, "Only for Revenge"
The character developments like this is why I love Metal Gear Solid, and it's one of the reasons why I think it is THE greatest video game series of all time. Kojima is a genius and people who are worried about The Phantom Pain should not worry at all. This was an excellent analysis, and looking forward to more.
Wow, Great analysis mate! This was exactly what i was looking for and i didn't even know it!
Yong this is why I love your videos, you analysed her to the finest detail and even spoke about the events of GZ (I'm mostly talking about the "child rape" and womb bomb) in a way where it doesn't make everyone go into a bandwagon fit of disgusted rage :)
WOW I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS ! YOU'RE AMAZING SUCH DEDICATION! :P
***** This is the worst comment I have ever seen on youtube.
He makes quality videos but he never ever gives credit to others.
***** Really dude? You don't have to give credit to random conversations that can be accessed publicly on forums. Yong does his research then makes a video about it. He never states that he came up with all of these ideas on his own.
***** Uhm.. a majority of the information within this video was from Paz's diaries within the PW Tapes. Anyone could access those, what makes you think he didn't? And heck, what does it matter anyway? All this info are in the games, so it doesn't matter where he got it, they were from the games regardless, and he's forming them into nicely done videos for easier access to fans of the series, dafuq is wrong with that?
CoolSmek I couldn't have said it better myself.
***** LOL trooooollenstien.. Dude he has played every MGS.. this is not unknown information... just play the games.
Keep up the good work yong!
This is some amazing stuff Yong! Please keep it up!!!
Someone needs to show this to the author of that article from The Guardian a few weeks back.
I'm not sure that it would do any good. There's no reasoning with some people.
shophet125 Sadly that might be true, but oh well, one can always dream.
Thank you for the video. Will you be making any further theory videos now that Ground Zeroes has released? Would be interesting to see if any of your initial theories have changed or if you have any new ones. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the full dive into Paz story! i recently completed Paz side quest in TPP and was wandering about the "Paz died again" scene. Although this video was post-TPP but still thanks a bunch for the detailed story telling!
Awesome story, its awesome how deep these characters are. Don't know what's your first language but your pronunciation of "gallo pinto" is very good hehe.
Amazing commentary! i only played MGS once and you are helping me understand the story a whole lot better. Awesome job bro
The best and most entertaining analyzer, Yong. Hands down.
There is actually one more man in the chopper. Snake was able to save 1 MSF soldier before having to abandon Mother base.
I really appreciate the consistent production quality.
Thanks for analyzing this character YongYea!
That's an amazing character, and an amazing story. I can feel the bitter-sweetness :(
Really good video Yong. I completely forgot Miller was the mole that told Zero that Zeke was complete. I do wonder if Miller would've actually used his brain and thought out the long term ramifications of his actions if he would all to gather have nothing to do with Zero.
Amazing video Yong, congratz and thanks !
Such a good narrative - it made me late for work... Keep up the great work YongYEAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Yong... I really enjoyed this type of analysis where you are very close to the character.
Awesome report Yong.....and like the Yong plays too...Your going to love MGS4 and MGS1...ohh btw R u doing any more Yong plays on GZ's side missions
This video Makes me feel very sad for Paz and the fate that awaited her, great work Yong Yea and Kojima for the chracter.
I find myself rewatching this old video paz Ortega such a truly tragic character
Superb. Very nicely done.
amazing, wonderful work, i truly enjoyed every minute, thank you.
thanks yong, you're a rare type of guy that really knows how to make an analysis
This is an excellent analysis!
Yes, Paz's story and ending is deep and tragic. I always saw Skullface's planting of the stomach bomb to be a twisted sense of humour: Paz(Peace) was a facade to bring about the destruction of Big Boss, and the parcel with the Peace Symbol covered the bomb to bring his destruction. Also, the scar which it's removed from is shaped like a 'V' - for Venom or as a peace sign for Victory?
I also have to express this.... the mental and physical torture shown in this game - only hold up a mirror to our 'modern warfare' techniques and the dark side of war/interrogation. Kojima has to be commended for this. I remember the time I played MGS3 and saw all the dead I had killed, coming back to confront me - this made me think twice about 'killing', and I now always aim for a 'no-kill' completion, lol! :)
This game will be epic in every respect! :)
the only thing that was missing from Peace Walker was Ocelot
Young's narrative voice is so soothing it help deliver the emotions the characters has
I would love to listen to yea all day long and never get bored
I like that kind of dedicated persons whom deliver what is needed to be
Thank you young yea
anyone who play the game with the interest to look for small details is what make her character development great plus voice of Tara always helps. but needless to say the phantom feeling in my heart i still feel it till this day
Great analysis video, Yong. :)
i always look forward to these mgs videos yong!
how much i wish she will still be alive or reborn. at some point i do wish she is "quiet" now. one of the most epic character.. great inner development.