“Whenever I hear this song, I think of it. Do not trust Shepherd I say again, do not trust Shepherd.” YouTube · Filip Olejka · 6 years ago
: It utilizes a "Memento Mori" concept—a reminder of mortality—which adds a layer of existential dread to the visceral on-screen violence.
“Ghost was a fan favorite & I watched him die again... You wouldn't get it.” YouTube · MKIceAndFire · 6 years ago Summary of Impact
For many players, the music is inseparable from the visual of the two soldiers being discarded. It has transcended the game to become a cultural touchstone for "gaming's saddest moments".
