Analyzing the story of Metal Gear Solid V is like unpacking a dusty old box of tangled Christmas lights – once you think you've straightened it all out, you're still left with some burnt-out bulbs. Thankfully, several Game Informer editors have now beaten The Phantom Pain and have united to try to make sense of the most recent twists and turns. Sit down and strap in for a meaty deep dive packed with spoilers all about Snake's most recent adventure.

Editor's Note: This feature was originally published on October 6.

This episode of Spoiled! features Metal Gear lore nuts, Joe Juba and Tim Turi, alongside Andrew Reiner who tries to piece the madness together from a safe distance. This is your last warning: The video below contains spoilers.

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