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Psycho Mantis

Psycho Mantis character artwork
FOXHOUND psychic · Shadow Moses

Mantis uses psychic abilities to invade perception and control others. His encounter is designed to challenge the player’s assumptions about ordinary game interaction.

  • Story: The fight involves both the immediate danger to Meryl and unusual interactions with the player’s hardware or game environment.
  • In the game: Use the instructions appropriate to your edition. Original PlayStation controller-port solutions may be represented through different menus or settings in modern collections; do not assume the physical hardware instructions apply unchanged.

Story spoilers.

Metal Gear Solid · PlayStation · 1998 · Original Metal Gear Solid campaign. Not The Twin Snakes. Konami’s Master Collection manual is used for shared mechanics; button mappings vary. · Picture: Character illustration from Konami’s official game manual.

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