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The cowboy spy liar manipulator trickster, otherwise known as Metal Gear's human plot twist delivery system.
Ocelot works because the series never asks him to be only one thing. He is theatrical, dangerous, frequently ridiculous, and somehow still believable as someone capable of steering history through deceit and sheer patience.
Example
Every time Ocelot starts monologuing, veteran players know the floor is probably about to disappear under the narrative.
Why it matters
Ocelot matters because long-form franchises need at least one character who can keep secrets while making them entertaining.
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