- A retired code-named Solid Snake has been called back into action. His old unit, Fox Hound, has gone rogue. They've taken over a base & intend to unleash a secret weapon known as Metal Gear on the world. Snake is sent in to investigate, and stop their plans if he can..
- Incredible 3rd-person action in amazing game environments, as you sneak across a base -- stealth is more important than shooting skills here.
- Collect multiple weapons and use your strategic skills to keep from being seen.
- Fight off snipers, invisible ninjas, psychic warriors, and even an M-1 tank.
- Linear, story-driven progress and cinematic cutscenes bring the story of Solid Snake to life.
Product Description
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Solid Snake debuts on the GameCube with a lethal dose of
award-winning action. The Twin Snakes brilliantly fuses the
essence of both Metal Gear Solid and MGS2: Sons of Liberty into
one unique gaming package. Features character abilities from
MGS2, such as hanging from ledges and first-person shooting.
From the Manufacturer
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Solid Snake debuts on Nintendo's GameCube in Metal Gear Solid:
The Twin Snakes. After achieving worldwide sales success and
awards for both the original Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear
Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty, series creator, Hideo Kojima combines
the essence of both games into one unique experience.
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Review
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The masterwork that spurred a cinematic movement and made
high-tech espionage a ste in the world of video games is back
to entertain another generation. Whether you found yourself
staring wide-eyed in disbelief at a taut, action-packed sequence,
or marveling in awe at the cleverness of the stealth-laden
gameplay, Metal Gear Solid delivered one memorable moment after
another in its original version. Under the guidance of series'
creator Hideo Kojima and the development muscle of Silicon
Knights, players are invited to rekindle these unforgettable
moments in this technologically advanced remake.
If you were to go back and play through the PSone version today,
I can pretty much guarantee that the thought, "I can't believe
that I used to think that these graphics were amazing" would pass
through your mind. The 32-bit era of gaming didn't exactly age
well. Pixellated texturing…jagged polygons…it's not a pretty
. Hence, all of the graphics in the Twin Snakes are
completely updated and showcase the best of today's texturing,
effects, and character modeling.
In addition to the beautifying of visuals, all of the cinematics
in the game have been reworked and oftentimes extended in length.
To accompany this change, all of the dialogue has been
re-recorded. The result is over an hour of extra footage. Some of
the updated sequences do tend to run a little long, but the
majority of the content really adds something to the game. The
story is much easier to follow, and you really get the feeling
that Kojima and company did everything in their power to ensure
that each action sequence was more explosive than The Matrix. The
lack of remorse for human life that Ninja displays in this
version is rather disturbing…but makes for some truly outstanding
scenes.
In updating the gameplay package, Silicon Knights turned toward
the series' sequel, Sons of Liberty. With the ability to zoom
into first-person targeting, the erratic toe-to-toe fights in
the original game are now a thing of the past. Picking off
enemies with a steady hand from across the room really opens
things up. Snake can also leap over balconies, hang on ledges,
and stuff bodies in lockers. To counter the player's higher level
of interaction, Silicon Knights has re-written all of the
enemies' AI scripts. Your foes are even smarter than those in
Sons of Liberty, and will go out of their way to thoroughly sweep
their surroundings. They'll toss grenades under beds, search
every upturned box, and radio for help in seconds flat.
Unfortunately, you won't run into any extravagant new material
like weapons, items, levels, or enemy encounters; but as a whole,
the game plays much better and offers up a number of new
strategies.
I'm sure that everyone is dying to ask the question, "Did they
change anything in the Psycho Mantis fight?" I don't want to ruin
anything for you, but I will say that he's the same old head case
and has a few new tricks up his sleeves. Just make sure that you
have a ton of save files on your memory card before going into
the fight!
New Easter eggs and gags are dispersed throughout every
inch of this epic adventure as well. You'll run across different
s hanging in lockers, GameCube units on desks, and maybe
even some Mario paraphernalia lying around.
While not boasting a ton of new content, you can't help but find
yourself completely entranced by the updated sequences and
newfound graphical realism. Even if you've already played through
the original game 100 times, The Twin Snakes is worth revisiting.
For the second time running, it's something that you'll cherish
for a lifetime.
Concept:
A remake of the PSone game that boasts significant graphical
enhancements, updated gameplay, and over an hour of new footage
Graphics:
The cinematics have been overhauled completely, and the level of
graphical realism is every bit as impressive as Sons of Liberty
Sound:
Newly recorded dialogue, a heart-racing score, and some of the
best effects around
Playability:
Adding first-person targeting alleviates the frustration of
fights and opens up the gameplay tremendously
Entertainment:
A new look for one of the greatest games of all time
Replay:
Moderately High
Rated: 9.25 out of 10
Editor: Andrew Reiner
Issue: March 2004
2nd Opinion:
I'm a big fan of game remakes. They are a great way to keep
gaming history alive, and I'd love to see the trend continue.
Metal Gear Solid is without a doubt a monumental title that
should have a place in every gamer's library. It placed an
emphasis on plot and cinematics that few other action games had
ever attempted, and starred one of the most involving and complex
heroes ever. Thanks to all the games that have referenced MGS
since it was released, this version doesn't feel quite as
monumental as it once did, but it still holds its own as one of
the best games I've ever played. The improved graphics and
cutscenes are really the primary selling point of this version,
but since the original was so good, there was little reason to
make further changes. This is a great edition of a great title,
and GameCube owners everywhere should proudly add this to their
collections.
Rated: 9.5 out of 10
Editor: Jeremy Zoss
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