The Metal Gear Solid franchise just practically overflows with iconic characters. Hideo Kojima has been throwing unique personalities at us since the 1987 debut entry. One of the most notable characters beyond the obvious choice of Snake is Revolver Ocelot. While he was introduced as a boss character in 1998’s Metal Gear Solid, he quickly became one of the key players in the series’ overarching lore.
The following list will reveal ten interesting facts about him, diving into both the games’ story and behind-the-scenes facts. There is a lot to cover especially since few series other than Metal Gear carry a single continuity through almost 30 years worth of games.
10 He’s The Boss’s Son
While it is never directly confirmed in any of the games, enough evidence is presented to confidently say Revolver Ocelot is the Boss’s son. We know she birthed a child during the Normandy invasion and several codec conversations heavily hint that this child is Revolver Ocelot.
Unfortunately, fans never find out if Ocelot himself ever found out or if he had a clue about his lineage. He does kind of look like the Sorrow, his biological father, as an old man.
9 In Japan, It Is Liquid’s Voice Actor In MGS4
In the English language version of MGS4, Patrick Zimmerman does the voice of Liquid Ocelot. One would think Cam Clarke would do the voice because it is Liquid’s personality throughout the game, much like Metal Gear Solid 2.
In the Japanese version, this is exactly the case. They had little choice in the matter since the actor for Ocelot in Japan sadly passed away before MGS4 started production.
8 He Was Inspired By Lee Van Cleef
The influence of Spaghetti Westerns on the character is notable, but it is a little more specific. His look was inspired by legendary actor Lee Van Cleef, a performer famous for roles in classics like The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
The resemblance is easy to see when comparing the two – especially in the mustache. Lee Van Cleef was also in Escape From New York, a movie that inspired much of the series.
7 His Motorcycle’s License Plate Means Cat
During the bombastic climax of Metal Gear Solid 3, Ocelot chases Eva and Naked Snake on a motorcycle. Given the game’s setting, the license plates are all written in the Cyrillic alphabet. Those who can read it will notice a cute easter egg referencing Ocelot’s name.
The license plate reads out “КОТ” which means cat in Russian. It is pretty funny for his plate to read this, and it would be extremely cheesy if it were written in English for all to understand.
6 His Boss Fight In The Twin Snakes Is Too Easy
If you skipped the GameCube, you probably never played Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes. The remake takes the same level geometry as the original 1998 classic and lets players go through the story with updated graphics and the gameplay from Metal Gear Solid 2.
The problem with this is it makes certain parts of the game too easy. The Ocelot fight is arguably ruined because of the first-person aiming. With that being said, it is still worth going through the Twin Snakes as a curiosity.
5 He Is Playable In Several Games
The game gives you several opportunities to play as different characters, either through online modes or select narrative moments. Ocelot is similarly playable in several different games.
This first happens in Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence, which was the first entry in the series with an online competitive mode. He is also recruitable in the canon PSP spin-off Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops. He is additionally playable in the Phantom Pain in online and FOB infiltration missions.
4 The Secret First-Person Scene In Snake Eater
In Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater there are several moments in cutscenes prompting you to press R1 to go into a first-person view to see a new perspective on the scene. Several secret ones exist throughout the campaign as well. One notable moment featuring Ocelot occurs during the end of the game.
When Naked Snake is receiving the title of Big Boss and the medal is pinned to his chest, press R1 to see Ocelot through a window saluting the character with his trademark gesture.
3 He Can Give You A Shower
The Phantom Pain polarized many fans with some odd changes to the formula, but no one can deny its astounding attention to detail and the secrets hidden within. Several of these involve Revolver Ocelot.
For instance, if you go too long without showering in the game, returning to Mother Base will prompt a cutscene where most of your comrades will hide their disgust at your stench. Ocelot does not mince his words, however, and throws a bucket of water on Venom Snake.
2 Twirling The SAA In Snake Eater
Ocelot is the first boss fight in Metal Gear Solid 3. True to the series, there are various things you can do during the fight to interact with the game. This includes shooting the beehive to distract him, for example. You can also distract Ocelot for a while simply by taking out the Single Action Army revolver and twirling it in front of him.
He is impressed and watches you for a while, but eventually shoots if you take too long. You have to beat the game at least once to unlock this weapon.
1 His Portable Ops Fan Theory
One fan theory about his role in Portable Ops is due to one reused art asset. The game’s antagonist, Gene, mentions that Operation Snake Eater and the Boss’s death was planned by one person.
Some think this is Ocelot because the art during this cutscene is a reused asset of the character from a different cutscene. Some lighting is used to hide this fact, but it is pretty noticeable. This plot development is largely ignored by the rest of the games.
