You guys complaining about the change in the plot have to understand that before Rising got taken over by Platinum it was secretly SCRAPPED in 2010 because they couldnt integrate the stealth aspect into Rising that would have translated to being an origins story. Thats why this is a true hack n slash title now.
Therefore they just made the story after MGS4, in which we already have a cybernetic Raiden that obviously doesnt need to be hiding behind corners and throwing his tail in between his legs if an alert signal goes off.
At least from what I see in the demo, you can go stealth for the most part. There just isn’t a big consequence once you are seen. Something tells me there will be a trophy/achievement or bonus of some kind for playing both ways.
Only if he gets hit. I can stealth the whole Demo when I’m in the mood to (Outside the very first fight cuz it’s forced), and Raiden’s health doesn’t just deplete like he’s holding onto Akujiki.
I know almost every MGS game had moments you had to be seen but were negated in the final big boss screen. Still I find it interesting the alert system is even here in the first place so there has to be some sort of benefit.