Metal Gear Solid 3 Subsistence Review

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(More customer reviews)Ever since the first "Metal Gear Solid" brought stealth-gaming, cinematic storytelling, and the franchise to a new level back in 1999, this series has gotten nothing but better.This latest entry is an expanded version of "Snake Eater" (first released Nov. 2004).To all new gamers, do not let this series' long-standing reputation intimidate you.Believe me, this newest entry in the acclaimed series is one for everybody.To anybody who plays video games, this is one to check out.

For the newcomers, the "Metal Gear" games require the player to avoid enemy conflict and reach their objectives through stealth and covert tactics.The previous games took place in more industrial settings like warehouses and weapons factories.This time, lead protagonist Snake must survive the jungle using camoflouge and the utmost caution.But to as much of a stealth game as this is, it also a fierce yet poetic one.From a tense sniper battle in the jungle, to a gruesome and sadistic torture scene.From a deadly escort mission with plenty of carnage, to a one-on-one confrontation amidst white-flowered fields.It's also a pretty damn funny game sometimes.The sexual tension in this game is both alluring and shamelessly exploitve...I'll leave it at that.I must admit that I find the prologue chapter (which will take a new player about an hour to finish) to be kind of dull until its closing cutscene.But be patient, and you will be rewarded.
Playing through the other two "Metal Gear Solid" games makes the story clearer and more meaningful.However, I say with confidence that because "Metal Gear Solid 3" features a more direct plot than the cryptic second title, newcomers should get into this one fairly easily.Honestly, you need not to have played any "Metal Gear" game for this gripping story to make sense.Will you get more out of it as an experienced player: Definitely!Can you still appreciate this exciting, suspenseful, character-driven, and intelligent tale without the background: Definitely!

For those who've already played through "Snake Eater" (the original PS2 version), there is more additional content that is well worth checking out.The most popular addition is a new camera system that allows players to avoid the top-down perspective, and better see their surroundings as if it were a jungle version of "Splinter Cell".Although this makes the game a lot easier to play, some of the presentation is lost.Hideo Kojima created some of these levels with a cinematic flair, and you don't get as much suspense when you can see everything.The good news, which somehow wasn't advertised very well, is that you can pick either camera view whenever you want.You, the player, are in complete control of how you want to play this game at ALL times.

Disc 2 features some excellent content.A new Theater lets you watch some outlandish parodies of some of the "Snake Eater" cutscenes.The CIA Director's revenge on Snake, Snake's HALO dive going terribly wrong, and my personal favorite---Raiden's desperate need for the spotlight and the resulting "time paradoxes" he causes.These alternate reality scenes are hilarious!The complete library of the original cutscense is available on the first Disc from the get-go.There is some Online versus modes that deathmatch fans will love.And for the true "Metal Gear" fanboy - the MSX versions of the first two "Metal Gear" games, which were terribly butchered on the NES (sorry, Nintendo).

So, should those who own the original "Snake Eater" pick up the expanded version of "Metal Gear Solid 3"?My answer is absolutely!Trade in your old copy, and pick up this version immediately.It's very fair-priced for 30 bucks or less, and the Extra content is excellent.I love all of the "Metal Gear Solid" games, in all of their iterations.What's special about this game is that for the third time running, Hideo Kojima's beloved "Metal Gear Solid" franchise surpasses all expectations that I have no doubt that "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots" on the PS3 is going to be amazing - such faith in a video game series is rare!

FOR THE NEW PLAYERS
Original versions
"Metal Gear Solid" (PSone, 1999) and (PC, 2001)
"Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty" (PS2, 2001)
"Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater" (PS2, 2004)

New versions of the old titles
"Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes" (Cube, 2004)
"Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance" (PS2/X-Box/PC, 2002)
"Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence" (PS2, 2006)

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Metal Gear 3: Subsistence is a PS2 exclusive that redefines the classic stealth gaming experience. It's got all-new game modes, including a new online game mode. Choose "Team Battle" or "Snake vs. Enemies" and carry out missions cooperatively or competitively. The new 3rd-person camera controls gives a controllable, low-angle view of the action for a more intense stealth-action experience.Demo Theater Mode -Watch All In-Game Movies from MGS3 similar to a theatrical movie Refined camera system -- players get to control the viewing angleNew facepaint options, for custom camouflage

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Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions Review

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(More customer reviews)For those that have already played Metal Gear Solid shouldn't have to even think twice about purchasing this amazing game! Over 300 complex VR missions ranging from cerebral based challenges to reflex oriented, there'splenty of variety tosatisfy any gamer. Great difficulty, complemented bydeep, multifaceted stealth gameplay offers quite an amazing package. Don'tworry about replay value, you'll end up spending hours of time trying toshave seconds off your VR times. As long as you're buying this, You mightas well buy Metal Gear Solid, possibly the best game ever made. Definitelya must have for any Playstation console owner!

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Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection Review

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(More customer reviews)As far as value goes, this is superb. These games are really worth so much more than other games on the market as far as production value and depth go. They are absolutely timeless. Content-wise, this is certainly five stars.

You may be interested to know about this set however...

The games are not individually shrink wrapped. In fact, the shrink wrap didn't even cover the whole box set and there's an opening on the side which the games "bindings" are. I could almost slip out the games without messing with the shrink wrap at all.

Also, the first game is on a ps1 disc and you need a ps1 memory card or ps3 to save like A. Pintor said. "Metal Gear Solid" is still on 2 discs so the set is 4 discs total.

All the discs are black with white font. So they match as a set but look different than the original released version discs.

Each game has a pretty meaty manual as well that match the front and back of their respective game case.

yup, if you're missing just one game in this series, its worth picking up the set.

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Since its inception, the Metal Gear franchise has been one of the most successful game series on any console receiving worldwide recognition and praise. The franchise that pioneered the stealth action genre is back with Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection includes Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3 for the very first time in one collectible package.

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