In a 2009 interview with Tobuscus Gaming, award winning game director Hideo Kojima stated that Metal Gear Solid 3 "The End" boss fight was heavily inspired by the hit PS2 classic: The Sniper 2, which marked his childhood.

" The fact that he can die of old age, symbolizes how I felt waiting for The Sniper 3. I still am. Really. " - says Kojima, while holding back tears. The interview ended shortly after.