Big Boss, real name John, [3] also known as Jack, and formerly known as Naked Snake, Vic Boss, [4][5][6] Ishmael, Saladin, or simply Snake, was a renowned special forces operative and mercenary commander.

Big Boss (Japanese: ビッグ・ボス, Hepburn: Biggu Bosu) is a fictional character from the Metal Gear series created by Hideo Kojima and developed and published by Konami. He was first introduced in the 1987 Metal Gear game as the commanding officer and father of Solid Snake, featuring in a twist as the game's main antagonist.

Big Boss (formerly known as Naked Snake, and real name John) is one of the two main protagonists (alongside "son" Solid Snake) of the Metal Gear franchise. He was a legendary soldier and the founder of the U.S. Army Special Forces unit, FOXHOUND, MSF and Outer Heaven, co-founder of the Patriots, and president of Zanzibar Land.

Apr 11, 2024 · Big Boss is an iconic, important character in video games, and the Metal Gear series, and this may help you understand just who he is. This article features major spoilers and plot synopses for all of the mainline, canonical Metal Gear and Metal Gear Solid games. Naked Snake earned the title of Big Boss by defeating his mentor, The Boss.

Jan 26, 2021 · Big Boss earned notoriety as the world's best soldier after killing The Boss, his mentor and mother figure during the events of MGS3. The Boss had faked defecting to the USSR on orders from the U.S. Military, but was ordered to maintain cover and act as a sacrifice in order to prevent a nuclear war.

Oct 8, 2021 · Big Boss was thought to be left dead by Snake in 1999 during the events of Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake in Zanzibar Land. In that game, Big Boss was enemy number one and Snake set out to defeat...

Oct 12, 2016 · With the release of Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience, take a look at the Metal Gear timeline and the storied history of famed hero Big Boss.

Jan 2, 2025 · Big Boss’s character arc is essential to understanding the overarching themes of the Metal Gear Solid series. His complex journey highlights the consequences of war, the price of loyalty, and the blurred lines between heroism and villainy.

Apr 29, 2017 · Big Boss was first featured as Solid Snake's commanding officer and the ultimate antagonist of the original Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake games for MSX2. His military and genetic legacy influenced and shaped the entire plot of Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty.

Big Boss is a fictional character in Konami 's Metal Gear series. He was introduced in the original Metal Gear series first as the commanding officer then arch-nemesis of the player character Solid Snake and later becomes the protagonist of Metal Gear Solid prequels where he is depicted as an American covert operative.