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Metal Gear Solid - Platinum
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You are Solid Snake, a super spy who is half James Bond, half Snake Plissken, and you are mean. Your mission isn't terribly new (infiltrate a terrorist base and blow everything up), but the gameplay is: your numerous enemies are watching for you, and you are encouraged to sneak rather than simply charge in. Every level brings new challenges. You fight snipers, invisible ninjas, psychic warriors and even an M-1 tank! As the father of the modern spy-game genre, this game is an instant classic. Your allies and superiors speak to you via a cool, implanted radio, monitoring your progress, offering tips--but failing to give you the full story. The combination of a mysterious and engaging plot and high in-game tension makes this a thrilling ride. Campy humour also abounds as you rescue beautiful women, verbally spar with your allies and blow up enemies in the bathroom. A user-friendly control interface allows for sniping, hiding, crawling and running, and the graphics leave nothing to be desired. If you like espionage, spy movies, or just want to own and play a piece of gaming history, then this is a must-have. Metal Gear Solid is one of the all-time greats. Game tip: Secretly attach plastic explosives behind an enemy, sneak out of the room, and see what happens. --Allen Stewart
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5/5 |
Simply Epic.
(July 02, 2008) |
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Nothing more you can say about it really. I would actually say this game is the greatest game of all time. But now it is getting harder and harder as Metal Gear Solid 4 came out recently. But what i can say is...The Metal Gear Solid series is definately the best there is. Metal Gear Solid will go down in history as one of the best games ever. |
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5/5 |
Not the first title in Metal Gear.. but the first game that brought the series attention
(June 28, 2008) |
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Prior to this game (there are 2 eariler games available on the MSX computers, and a spinoff on the NES), Metal Gear wasn't quite the household name, the original Metal Gear did manage to be an unexpected million seller when it hit the NES in '87, despite not being Kojima's original Metal Gear game.
This game takes into account the playing style of Metal Gear 2 which was original released in 1990.. 8 years before the release of this game and launches it into a whole new 3D world, with series mainstay Solid Snake making once again his return to active duty as s group of terrorists using the "FOXHOUND" organization name (this unit was disbanded shortly after Metal Gear 2, and reinstated in MGS4 9 years prior to these events). The terrorists are fronted by the mastermind known as Liquid Snake, a genetic clone of Big Boss who constantly refers to Solid Snake as his brother. Along side him, other characters you will have to fight through include Revolver Ocelot, an expertly skilled shooter who always uses an SAA in battle and enjoys torturing people, Psycho Mantis who has the ability to read peoples minds (a very good boss fight where you must remove the controller to stop Mantis reading your mind), Sniper Wolf, a female seemingly cold-blooded character who has to be fought at distance, and Vulcan Raven, a slow moving character but enjoys the use of a heavy machine gun very well in which the player must use mind games, speed and techinque against Raven instead of firepower.
Despite being sent in on your own, Solid Snake is backed up by radio support. Many figures return from the eariler Metal Gear games, Roy Campbell takes his position once again to assist Solid Snake, survival expert Master Miller provides support on fighting, joining the team is seemingly-british scientist Naomi Hunter who is reponsible for many events during the game and the foster care of Grey Fox/Frank Jaeger and Mei Ling, top-class designer of weaponry and support items used during the mission. A rookie soldier and Colonel Campbell's niece named Meryl Silverburgh joins the lineup to assist Snake in fighting, last but not least, Hal "Otacon" Emmerich who has now became a major character in the series, a developer on the new Metal Gear REX who can help Snake destroy it.
Unlike the previous two Metal Gear games (probably due to hardware limitation), the games emphasis isn't entirely on action this time with a very good plot unfolding in intense action scenes, even with todays standards the PSone graphics during these scenes isn't offputting and still engages players in the excellent plot and storytelling with diverse voiceacting, lifelike characters, many unexpected plot twists and a fabalous soundtrack, Metal Gear Solid is definitely a game that will not be forgotten about soon after playing. The ending and cutscenes will make you feel as if it's not a game your watching, yet a movie.
Metal Gear Solid is one of the finest pieces of art created this generation. You owe it to yourself as a gamer to pick it up and play it. |
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Revisiting a classic? A fond look back.
(June 20, 2008) |
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Well, at least I thought I was revisiting a classic. Inspired by the events of Guns Of The Patriots (don't worry, no spoilers here), I decided to pop in the old 2-discer for a bit of reminiscence, before catching on after about ten minutes that I knew the intricacies of the game all too well, going as far to predict Snake's hardly-gaming-history first meeting with Mei Ling word for word. See, after finishing this game some 32 times, I'm confident I know it better than I know my mum.
No game, except maybe the sequel, Sons Of Liberty, has ever had me coming back for more as often as Metal Gear Solid. Even the excellent latest offerings don't have the same pull on me. And despite the fact that it is effectively rendered obsolete by later improvements in control, its never been bested for character or style. From FOXHOUND's fantastic freaks to the man himself, Liquid, no game has ever surpassed this for quality villainy. The setting is excellent. The discovery of support from Otacon and Meryl in such a remote oppressive surrounding is a genuinely comforting feeling. The music is excellent. The sound effects are something I never thought about until recently, but honestly, they add so much to the game, from the satisfying 'clak' of picking up an item to the horrifying "!" of being discovered, sound design in this game is flawless. The script is the best of the four, with the least waffle and the easiest plot to comprehend. The performances are spot on first time around, from David Hayter's best outing as Solid Snake to Cam Clarke's inexplicably but deliciously British Liquid. The gameplay is innovative, from the truly baffling Mantis fight to the backtracking Sniper Wolf battle and the final showdown with Rex, where timing is everything. The PACKAGING is even excellent, with that cool as hell cover and the lovingly illustrated and detailed manual, and the sneaky hint on the back of the box. Best of all, is the sense of elation felt upon completion, and the thrill of starting all over again. While Sons Of Liberty may be my favourite of the series and other games take my best-ever spot, nothing, in games, music, film or literature has ever made me feel like Metal Gear Solid, and I doubt if anything will again. |
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Metal Gear Solid...enough said
(December 11, 2007) |
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This is truly my favourite ever game, and has been ever since first playing it. Although the graphics in Metal Gear 2 and 3 are obviously far better due to being on PS2, I feel that the storyline is definately the strongest and most immersive in the original. It was really revolutionary at the time, and I need to play it again when I get the chance, as the series has developed so much since its humble begginings. If you were to play this after playing MGS2, or Snake Eater, you may be surprised by the lack of being able to shoot without using the first person view - I am! At the time I didn't even think about it though, I just played it, and it was great. Another thing to mention is the terrific boss battles, all of which are different to each other, with almost puzzle edges to some-Psycho Mantis anyone? Definately worth getting, to remember a piece of gaming history. |
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#1 Game Ever!
(October 31, 2007) |
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this is by far the greatest game i have ever played. fair enough, it's like nearly ten years past its date, but this has stood to the test of time. the gameplay, the story still beats most games that are released today. a classic game. BUY IT NOW! |
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