Exclamation point

The Exclamation Point ("!")



The Metal Gear Solid series commonly features the infamous red "!" (or, Exclamation Point) during cases in which enemy sentries will discover the presence of the game protagonist. In these circumstances the player is able to become aware of a danger and quickly hide, move from the area in which the designated sentry has become interested, or to equip costume or the Cardboard Box. The actual exclamation mark is depicted as a large, red "!" floating above an enemy upon their discovery of the opposition. Accompanying this symbol will also follow the eyes of vigilant guards flashing with shock. Shooting directly at the red exclamation mark above enemy sentries in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty will turn them dazed for a few moments, leaving the player with a few moments to make their escape. The exclamation point is not the only piece of punctuation that appears above the opposition in the Metal Gear Solid series. Whilst a fair green "!" means that the enemy has been alerted to a nearby presence through sounds (deliberate or otherwise) or movements, a fair green "?" is evidence that the enemy is curious or confused. Actions such as placing "distracting" devices such as empty magazines or books upon the ground route of sentries will cause this behaviour. It has been confirmed that Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will indeed feature the exclamation point as in the other 'Solid' installments. The exclamation point is also featured in Metal Gear Ac!d and Metal Gear Ac!d 2."