Lime soda is a canned, citrus-flavored, carbonated soft drink.
Use by the Militaires Sans Frontières[]
During the Peace Walker Incident in 1974, the Militaires Sans Frontières mercenary group procured a recipe for a canned soft drink, along with that for tortilla chips, after rescuing Amanda Valenciano Libre in Costa Rica. Brewing the recipe evidently resulted in the creation of lime soda, containing moderate amounts of citric acid and sugar to reduce the effects of fatigue. According to the label, it had "X4 LIME FLAVOR."
Behind the scenes[]
Mountain Dew in the Japanese version of Peace Walker.
Lime Soda is a recovery item featured in the English version of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. Lime Soda restores PSYCHE and a small amount of LIFE, and is automatically used when the LIFE Gauge reaches zero, if it is equipped in the item box. In the Japanese version, the item is actually Mountain Dew, which did exist in the time period of the game, but was primarily added in as product placement by director Hideo Kojima.[1] Although it functioned as a replacement overseas for Mountain Dew, it technically isn't a 1:1 analogue, as Lime Soda, as implied by the name, is a lemon/lime flavored soft drink, while Mountain Dew was actually a Citrus-flavored soft drink.
By entering a code, which was included in specially labelled Mountain Dew cans, a Mountain Dew T-shirt and/or a Pepsi NEX T-shirt can be unlocked as well as some recruits with the shirt(s). There was also a briefing file where Naked Snake and Kazuhira Miller talked about Mountain Dew, but it was removed from the various Peace Walker releases outside Japan, presumably for copyright issues.[2] The briefing file indicated that Miller had it developed as an alternative to Mate tea in case any MSF members wanted something carbonated, although Big Boss initially felt the battlefield didn't allow for picky eating.[3]
Mountain Dew T-Shirt DLC that was available in Japan.
- "A t-shirt with the MOUNTAIN DEW logo. Identical to the Jungle Fatiques in basic characteristics. MOUNTAIN DEW drinkers must wear this above anything else!"
- ―MOUNTAIN DEW T-shirt description (English translation) in the Japanese version of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Gameplay[]
- "Citrus-flavored carbonated soft drink. Recovers PSYCHE and a small amount of LIFE. Automatically used if LIFE reaches zero when equipped."
- ―Lime Soda item description in the English version of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
- "ゴクゴク飲める心地よい刺激で喉の渇きを癒す。
ユニークな柑橘系の味わいが特長の炭酸飲料。
世界中で愛飲されてるロングセラーブランド。
気力と少量のLIFEを回復する。" - ―Mountain Dew item description in the Japanese version of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
- "A long-selling brand of carbonated soft drink with a unique citrus flavor that is loved around all the world. It satisfies one's thirst with a soothing gulp. Recovers PSYCHE and a small amount of LIFE."
- ―Translated Mountain Dew item description in the Japanese version of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
- "Canned carbonated drink containing moderate amounts of citric acid and sugar for reducing the effects of fatigue. The refreshing citric taste and the mild stimulation of carbonic acid has an invigorating effect not only physically, but mentally as well."
- ―Lime Soda model viewer description in the English version of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
- " 1958年にアメリカで誕生して以来、若者を中心に人気を集め、
日本を始め世界中で愛飲されているロングセラーブランド。
ゴクゴク飲める心地よい刺激で喉の渇きをいやすユニークな
柑橘系（シトラス）の味わいが特長の炭酸飲料。
マウンテンデューとは『山のしずく』という意味で、
爽やかな美味しさを表している。" - ―Mountain Dew model viewer description in the Japanese version of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
- "A long-selling brand that has gained several fans around the world, including Japan, since its introduction in the United States in 1958, it is especially popular among young people. It is a carbonated soft drink characterized by its distinct citrus flavor that quenches one's thirst when drank in gulps, providing a pleasant sensation. The "Mountain Dew" brand name reflects the drink's refreshing taste."
- ―Translated Mountain Dew model viewer description in the Japanese version of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Gallery[]
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Notes and references[]
- ^ http://kotaku.com/5513122/metal-gear-solid-peace-walker-product-placement-explained
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3vP9fO2OCQ
- ^ Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (Japanese version), Kojima Productions (2010).
Briefing Files > Briefing Library > Miller > Special Items > Mountain Dew:
Kazuhira Miller: Don't you wish you had a beverage you could take with you during a mission? // Naked Snake (Big Boss): Don't worry about that. I already got my maté. // Miller: Maté is good and all, but... don't you wish for something carbonated instead? // Snake: Maybe, but I can't be too picky over what I bring to a battlefield. It's not like I'm going to Time Square for a shopping spree. // Miller: No need to worry about that, Snake. Our R&D staff have just invented a new soft drink. We're calling it "Mountain Dew"! // Snake: Mountain Dew! // Miller: Yes. A refreshing citrus flavored drink reminiscent of the great outdoors. It's lightly carbonated too, so you can drink in gulps even when tired.