Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Brings Back Surreal Nightmare Minigame Easter Egg

Get ready for a nostalgic blast from the past as Konami is reviving one of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater's most obscure and beloved easter eggs in their upcoming game, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. The Guy Savage demo, a surreal nightmarish minigame that has been absent from modern re-releases, is making a comeback thanks to the talented developers at PlatinumGames.

For those who may not remember, the original Guy Savage Demo was available on the PS2 version of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater but was subsequently removed from later ports and collections. The demo was written and directed by Konami veteran Shuyo Murata, who also contributed as an uncredited co-director on Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of Patriots. Hideo Kojima revealed that he originally planned to include a classic side-scrolling shooter like Gradius in the game, but instead opted for this original minigame that added another layer of icing to the series' meta-humor.

The Guy Savage Demo is set in a dark, gulag-esque arena where you'd face off against waves of enemies resembling the undead, all while being controlled by a strange character with hook-like blades. This dream-like sequence was designed as a proof-of-concept for a potential standalone title that Konami had planned to create.

Unfortunately, the project was ultimately canceled and was absent from the 2011 HD Collection and Subsistence editions of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. However, thanks to PlatinumGames' remake, fans can once again experience this bizarre minigame in their upcoming game, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

PlatinumGames has overhauled the Guy Savage demo into a Castlevania-inspired hack-and-slash minigame that promises to hook fans when the game launches on August 28, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC. Players can unlock "Guy Savage Delta" by completing the main campaign of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater on any difficulty or by going for the classic approach of saving, exiting, and reloading the game after the torture sequence in Groznyj Grad.

With PlatinumGames at the helm, fans can expect a more intense and over-the-top experience that stays true to the spirit of the original minigame. The remake is sure to delight both old and new fans of the series, providing a nostalgic treat that will transport players back to the surreal world of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.

Unlocking the Guy Savage Demo

To unlock "Guy Savage Delta", simply complete the main campaign of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater on any difficulty. Alternatively, you can try the classic approach by saving, exiting, and reloading the game after the torture sequence in Groznyj Grad.

A New Chapter for Guy Savage

With PlatinumGames' remake, fans are finally getting a chance to experience this beloved minigame again. Whether you're a die-hard Metal Gear Solid fan or just looking for something new and exciting, the Guy Savage demo is sure to deliver.