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Summary: Superb!! Best tactical shooter ever!
Review: ...it's technically not a tactical shooter as much as a straight-up shooter. I like R6, but the whole "mission planning" thing is boring and tedious. (but the gear selection is cool, though) MGS cuts the sissy [stuff] and gets down and dirty. You play as Soild Snake, the government's "secret weapon" against terrorists. The fairly deep plot unfolds slowly, with some text involved, but it's very easy to follow. I'm pretty sure every MG game has a continuing plot about Metal Gear, the Army's nuke-armed mobile battle tank thingy. (think bad ass Battle Mech) The best part of the game is the tense gameplay, deciding on the fly how to run for cover to hide from enemies, as the game relies on stealth (you don't even have to fire a gun until third "area"; there aren't really "missions" or "levels", per say) for your survival. The game is loads of fun and the demo left me wanting more, which is a good thing. Now, the bad stuff. This game has some very minor details that annoy me. 1. The character's mouths don't move when they talk; their heads skip around to identify who's talking.
2. The graphics, especially character faces, show their age.
3. AI is decent, but not superb. They can look right at you and not see you if you aren't in their "cone of sight"--a cone of light on the radar to show where they see. The "cone of sight" system makes the game much eaiser and makes you snicker more when you evade a guy that's trying really hard to be professional. Other than those few gripes,the game is definitely worth checking out.
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Summary: Does a Great Playstation Game Make a Great PC Game?
Review: Absolutely. This is a high-powered, high budget technical thriller, with amazing visual and great acting. Oh, and the thing plays like a dream, too. MGS starts as you swim into an terrorist base in Alaska via submarine insertion. The music and Hollywood-quality cutscenes will draw you in immediately. You must use stealth and your intelligence to sneak your way into the heart of the base and prevent a nuclear war. And the deeper you go, the stranger everything becomes... The game plays beautifully. You are usually in stealth mode, trying to figure a route past the guards and security systems. If you are spotted, you don't die, but rather must fight your way to a safe, hidden spot, and after 30 seconds, the guards relax and you go back to stealth mode. This dual-nature is the perfect compromise, punishing you just enough to push you in the right direction, but never at the expense of fun. This also adds a puzzle-aspect to the game. You must use your head, and thankfully, the plot always keeps you in that state of mind by never insulting your intelligence. The encounters with the more powerful terrorists will change the game completely, and I certainly won't ruin the surprises, except one. At one point, your partner is shot down in the open, and you must engage in a sniper duel to save her. The screen shakes with the beat of your heart! Overall, the story is exciting and very mature. This is a big-budget action movie along the theme of Tom Clancy tech thrillers like "Clear and Present Danger". Older adults will easily be interested. The only (minor) complaint I have is that some of the dialog get long-winded. You character will have a 10-minute conversation on his radio, flirting with some lab-technician, while the enemy is patroling only 10 feet away. This PC version is a basic port of the playstation game - you don't get anything extra over the most recent (japanese)version. That is still alot, though - the complete game, plus hundreds of VR stealth missions (which are a blast) and first-person mode available only in Japan. The graphics are good, even for being a straight rehash of the 2-year-old playstation graphics. This is the only true improvement provided with the PC version - you can increase the resolution from the terrible 320x200 Playstation resolution. With FSAA on, the game looks great. However, you will definitely notice the low-resolution textures, and the rather primative models. The developers should have taken the time to at least deepen the major character models, and make Solid Snake's face not look so blurry. An improvement over the PS version, but beneath what you expect from a PC game these days. If you still haven't played this game, do. The PC version is now definitely the way to go.
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Summary: Ultimate Experience
Review: Colonel can you hear me? This Is Snake!
If you enjoyed Metal Gear for the playstation pick this one up and have even more fun. Hideo Kojima seems to out do him self every time he makes a Metal Gear game. I am pleased to see a new first person view mode (opitional) and totaly improved Graphics that will help you get a good idea of how many of the characters look like during the game. I have been a Metal Gear Fan for quite a while and i can tell you this game has more of a need for stealth and cunning moves than any other game besides the first one for playstation. If you plan on purchasing this game you will be pleased.
P.S. If anyone happens to have an oariginal Metal Gear out there, and is willing to Sell it please tell me. I am in Desprite need of one. Instant message me at Ulf1225
Thank you for taking the time to read.
Sincerly, Snake, Big Bosses's son
Rating:
Summary: Ultimate Experience
Review: Colonel can you hear me? This Is Snake!
If you enjoyed Metal Gear for the playstation pick this one up and have even more fun. Hideo Kojima seems to out do him self every time he makes a Metal Gear game. I am pleased to see a new first person view mode (opitional) and totaly improved Graphics that will help you get a good idea of how many of the characters look like during the game. I have been a Metal Gear Fan for quite a while and i can tell you this game has more of a need for stealth and cunning moves than any other game besides the first one for playstation. If you plan on purchasing this game you will be pleased.
P.S. If anyone happens to have an oariginal Metal Gear out there, and is willing to Sell it please tell me. I am in Desprite need of one. Instant message me at Ulf1225
Thank you for taking the time to read.
Sincerly, Snake, Big Bosses's son
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Summary: One of the best (if not the best) action/stealth game
Review: Go buy Metal Gear Solid. That's really all I have to say. Go buy it. Although the game looks a bit dull from the cover of the box, it is most certanily NOT. Metal Gear Solid combines an action-packed detailed story with with stunning visuals, great characters, and a bit of human drama. Also, the game is almost like a movie. The plot unfoldes into a heart throbbing suspensful plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat. From a daring jail brake to a breathtaking battle with Metal Gear itslef, Metal Gear Solid is a totally emersive experiance. And it'n not just a shooting game. In fact, 20% of the entire game is shooting. The other 80% includes stealth, strategies, puzzle-solving, and more. Whether you liie shooting games or stealth games or strtegy games, Metal Gear Solid is guranteed to please just about everybody. PROS: Great gameplay; Enemies are very smart; Breathtaking action sequences; Great character development; A touch of drama makes it a sometimes depressing game; Good script; Nice graphics. CONS: THERE ARE NO BAD THINGS ABOUT THIS GAME!!!!!!!!!! BOTTOM LINE: No matter what genre is your speciality, Metal Gear Solid is guranteed to please just about everybody.
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Summary: PS Version is Perfect the PC just plain makes it better
Review: I have had metal gear solid for my playstation game console for quite a while. It had always been my favorite game because of its stealth/action/adventure/shooter/puzzle theme to it. Yesterday I saw a demo for the PC version which I downloaded to see how pitiful it was compared to the PS version. To my suprise the game was stunning. Delivering more polygons and better rendered backgrounds delivering a sharp and crisp lookto a game that was choppy and not as smooth on the PS. I am going to buy this because you can relive the game that started all in a new format in a prettier world. There are virtually no flaws except that pesky walking in walls thing that cant seem to be avoided. Other than that get ready to take a wild ride through the most promising game of all METAL GEAR SOLID. HAIL, SOLID SNAKE!
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Summary: Extremely Impressive
Review: I loved this game. I have never played a third-person shooter before and I was extremely impressed with the games graphics, storyline, and gameplay. I am no newbie that gives games 5 stars just because of its graphics. This game truly deserves the 5 stars. The storyline is excellent and the gameplay is addictive. The pixelated graphics was also a nice touch. This was my first third person game, and the only other games that I would ever give a perfect rating to would be any one of the Final Fantasy games. Metal Gear Solid was an awesome and kep[t me playing for hours and hours. This is one game that I will never forget.
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Summary: Wow
Review: I'm a big fan of the series, and this game is no exception. MGS is beautifully ported from the playstation game system to PC. A combination of one of the most incredible stories in video games out there, and fantastic gameplay makes this game one of the greatest classics of all time. The resolution is so much higher on the PC version and the added bonus of all the VR missions is the icing on the cake. Even if you own the original playstation version, this is a great buy for all the extras.
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Summary: Not a Rabid Fan - 3 and 1/2 stars
Review: I'm not going to give this game a "raving review" since I am not a gamer who thinks Metal Gear is better than air but it is one of the best looking "console-to-PC" games around. The visuals look great and the controls are easy to use and configure. The actual gameplay is pretty good but it will take time to master this game for novices.
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Summary: The Playstation hit - now on the PC!
Review: In 1998, Konami released Metal Gear Solid, a game that would change "spy" games forever. Now the game has arrived on the PC. Read on to see why this game is so damn excellent. Graphics: 3/5
Good game, bad graphics. The detail in character faces is terrible, and up close to the wall there is a lot of pixelization. To be honest, I've seen 16-bit games with better graphics than this. Play Control: N/A
I can't really rate control for a PC game. There are so many joysticks and controllers out there, and no two are alike. But I'll say this much - You're way better off with a controller than a keyboard. Challenge: N/A
This is adjustable. Theme/Fun: 4.25/5
Once you start playing this game, you won't want to stop. Sure, it's tough, and a little on the short side, but that doesn't mean it's not a worthwhile purchase. The heavy focus on cinema scenes may be a turn-off to the impatient, but those who are in it for the storyline will love them. The bonus VR missions only add to the appeal. Storyline: 4.5/5
Simple but effective story. You're a spy who has to stop a terrorist organization from firing a nuclear warhead on a major world city. There are all kinds of plot twists, which only add to the fun. Sound/Music: 4/5
Very gloomy and soft music. All of the sound effects are cool, too. Overall: 4/5
This is a great game for your PC, but it's not for everyone. The game SHOULD NOT be rated Mature, in that the violence isn't too extreme (for the most part), and that all nudity is blurred out. And what "mature content" is the casing referring to? You fight alongside a female a few times. Is THAT the mature content? Give me a break. It should be rated Teen, but the ESRB, as we've seen before, is brainless. Enough with that issue. If you like spy games, and want to play the best one of all, this is for you.
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