Snake, MGS4

[AntiEmperor]

v2

[ratchetnclank]

The background is very busy and contrasted leaving the render itself to look contrasted, i feel the colours are just a bit too strong. I like v2 but not the text remove it for a v3.

[Immortal.]

yeah exactly what ratchet said.
ur render doesn't stick out much, so try to bring it out more, how ratchet said.

[AntiEmperor]

How would you guys recommend bringing out snake more?

[Papa]

try sharpening the render and then blurring some of the BG. I Think your main problem is just that the BG is too busy. try going back through your PSD and taking out Unnecessary clutter.

The text doesnt bother me that much, however i think the coloring is a bet overwhelming. the orange is soo strong you should try to soften it a bit.

[AntiEmperor]

So I should have a B&W gradient map...maybe 20-30% opacity?