Psycho Mantis | |
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Metal Gear character | |
First appearance | Metal Gear Solid (1998) |
Created by | Hideo Kojima[1] |
Voiced by | EN: Doug Stone[2] JA: Kazuyuki Sogabe[2] |
In-universe information | |
Gender | Male |
Psycho Mantis is a fictional boss in Konami's Metal Gear video game series. Psycho Mantis first appears in Metal Gear Solid, where he is one of the many antagonists who helps main antagonist Liquid Snake in his attempt to capture Shadow Moses Island. Psycho Mantis is a psychic, and has numerous psychic powers he uses throughout the game. Psycho Mantis attempts to stop protagonist Solid Snake, though he is killed in the process. Psycho Mantis goes on to reappear in several later games in the series. In English, he is voiced by Doug Stone, while in Japanese he is voiced by Kazuyuki Sogabe.
Despite his small first appearance, the scene where Psycho Mantis reveals himself to Solid Snake has been praised by critics. The fourth wall breaking narratives has been the subject of significant analysis in regards to not only how the scene involves immersion, but also in other aspects, such as how it shows the relationship between Snake and the player. Psycho Mantis's fourth-wall breaking scene has been considered one of the most iconic moments in video gaming history.