Mitchell Hammond's fan animation of Metal Gear revives scenes from the original 1987 MSX title and ties them to modern franchise revelations.
The project, created by New Zealand animator Mitchell Hammond, recreates key moments from Metal Gear — the 1987 stealth-action game developed by Konami and directed by Hideo Kojima for the MSX platform — and has been shared in segments on social media over the past several years.
Hammond's animated shorts depict Solid Snake's infiltration of the Outer Heaven base, the rescue of Frank Jaeger (later known as Gray Fox), and the construction of the TX-55 bipedal tank.
According to Hammond's posts on Twitter, he began the project without the intention of finishing it, but the work evolved into a daily practice that led him to animate major beats from the original game.
He has also adapted certain scenes to reflect narrative developments revealed in later entries, most notably Metal Gear Solid V (2015), which clarified the identity and role of Venom Snake in the Outer Heaven events.
Hammond has been candid about the practical challenges of publishing fan work.
He has reported repeated unauthorized reposting of his animations and said that a music video from a Brazilian hip-hop artist used his material without consent.
Those incidents prompted Hammond to privatize most of his YouTube uploads and to rely primarily on Twitter for updates and previews.
The animation has drawn attention from long-time fans of the franchise and newcomers alike, demonstrating how a small, independent project can highlight the continuing cultural influence of Metal Gear.
While the original Metal Gear made its debut on the MSX in 1987 and the series later reached mainstream prominence with Metal Gear Solid on PlayStation in 1998, Hammond's shorts underscore how the franchise's characters and designs remain resonant across platforms and communities.
For followers of fan-led preservation and animation, Hammond's work is worth watching.
He posts progress and clips to his Twitter account, where he continues to share updates as the project develops.
Fans interested in the roots of the series or in independent animation should consider following Hammond for release announcements and further previews.
The project, created by New Zealand animator Mitchell Hammond, recreates key moments from Metal Gear — the 1987 stealth-action game developed by Konami and directed by Hideo Kojima for the MSX platform — and has been shared in segments on social media over the past several years.
Hammond's animated shorts depict Solid Snake's infiltration of the Outer Heaven base, the rescue of Frank Jaeger (later known as Gray Fox), and the construction of the TX-55 bipedal tank.
According to Hammond's posts on Twitter, he began the project without the intention of finishing it, but the work evolved into a daily practice that led him to animate major beats from the original game.
He has also adapted certain scenes to reflect narrative developments revealed in later entries, most notably Metal Gear Solid V (2015), which clarified the identity and role of Venom Snake in the Outer Heaven events.
Hammond has been candid about the practical challenges of publishing fan work.
He has reported repeated unauthorized reposting of his animations and said that a music video from a Brazilian hip-hop artist used his material without consent.
Those incidents prompted Hammond to privatize most of his YouTube uploads and to rely primarily on Twitter for updates and previews.
The animation has drawn attention from long-time fans of the franchise and newcomers alike, demonstrating how a small, independent project can highlight the continuing cultural influence of Metal Gear.
While the original Metal Gear made its debut on the MSX in 1987 and the series later reached mainstream prominence with Metal Gear Solid on PlayStation in 1998, Hammond's shorts underscore how the franchise's characters and designs remain resonant across platforms and communities.
For followers of fan-led preservation and animation, Hammond's work is worth watching.
He posts progress and clips to his Twitter account, where he continues to share updates as the project develops.
Fans interested in the roots of the series or in independent animation should consider following Hammond for release announcements and further previews.
