Who is the snake in Peace Walker?

Who is the Snake in Peace Walker?

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is an action-adventure video game developed by Kojima Productions and published by Konami in 2010. The game is an installment in the critically acclaimed Metal Gear series and introduces new protagonists, storylines, and gameplay mechanics. In this article, we will explore who the Snake in Peace Walker is and delve into his character traits, role, and significance in the story.

David "David, the Patriot" vs. Vamp/Punished/Venom Snake

There have been various misconceptions among fans regarding who the real Snake is in Peace Walker. Confusion arises because the game contains multiple characters named "Snake". David "The Patriot," also known as Solid Snake, was the protagonist of Metal Gear games prior to Peace Walker. In reality, David, also named Snake, is the real protaganist of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, while not to be confused with Venom Snake/Punished Snake.

David and his Creation of Outer Heaven

In Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Big Boss, also known as Venom Snake (although initially thought to be Snake the protagonist of earlier Metal Gears), revealed that Venom Snake was created in a special operative training program at Camp Omega using a sample of David’s skin cells. This operation aimed at creating a soldier superior to anyone else. David "Snake", as we come to call him, is the individual responsible for creating Outer Heaven and ultimately leads this nation, despite initially unaware of the full implications.

Differences between Snake and Big Boss:

While often considered separate entities, Big Boss has been proven to be Venom Snake while David, another soldier genetically engineered with snake-like immunity, is the actual founder of Outer Heaven. Understanding these contrasting identities will deepen the perception of the game.

Key Differences Between Big Boss/ Venom Snake and David: