Metal Gear Solid 2

phobos · 08-03-2002 10:16pm #1

I picked up my copy today, and I admit at this early stage it is living up to the hype. The game plays like a dream, and the story line is interesting so far. It is one of the better looking games on the PS2, and has the gameplay of the original to match. I love the menu system off the title screen.

When you start a new game, you can let it know whether or not you played/completed the original, amonst others. I'm sure that affects the series of events presented in the game.

So far the cheapest place I've seen it is in Xtravision @ €55. That's about €5 cheaper than everywhere else.

What do the rest of yez think?

;-phobos-)

RasTa · 09-03-2002 12:15am

ya can get it off play.com for 32.99 with free delivery
works out at 53 euros
all of the new games are tha price

phobos · 09-03-2002 12:59am

I still think Xtravision is the better option. For the sake of €2, I wouldn't want to lump it on my credit card bill, and have to wait for delivery.

I say this because I just arrived home in Galway this evening, and had a few mins to spare in town, so I popped in to Xtravision (to rent a DVD), and ended up spotting the game. So for that extra €2 I was able to get my hands on it instantly. I wouldn't buy a game over the net unless I could save myself @ least €15-20.

Anyway I've played the game a little more since I posted earlier, and I am still in awe. But the only thing that is pi$$ing me off is, that the camera angles don't let you see enough of the surrounding area. I have been caught by this several times, and have ended up in an enemies line of sight. Also I wouldn't call the first person mode "pants", but it's not far off it. At this early stage I will put it down to the fact that I'm still getting acquanted with the controls. Also why is the enemy scanner not always there?, it was in the last game (I think!, its been a while since I played it).

;-phobos-)

TinCool · 09-03-2002 12:07pm

I'll be getting my copy this afternoon. I know it's supposed to be short as hell but who cares.

Trev · 09-03-2002 6:52pm

The enemy scanner thing isn't there cos you haven't downloaded it. You've gotta find the terminal thingy in the room or Strut you are in, then press *triangle* to download it.

Anyways, didn't play the original, but this is a great game.

Stokolan · 09-03-2002 7:28pm

I love this game...... it is just brill...

I was a bit confused at the start tough after playing the demo then playing the real game and it was totally different....

got a lovely pic of olga with a dart right between the eye's, then got given out too by otocon for shooting her while she was unconsious

I shall have hours of fun with this game...

phreak · 09-03-2002 7:55pm

i got it today

its a good game, much like the first one in alot of ways

i haven't bothered looking at the bonus disk yet. is there anything good on it?

Trev · 09-03-2002 10:28pm

I put the bonus DVD in. And it came up with 'We do not reccommend using this DVD untill you have completed the game. It contains secrets and spoilers' or something to that effect.

Suffice to say, I took the DVD back out of my PS2 and put it down my underpants for safe keeping. I'll be watching it if and when I complete the game.

phobos · 09-03-2002 11:06pm

The enemy scanner thing isn't there cos you haven't downloaded it. You've gotta find the terminal thingy in the room or Strut you are in, then press *triangle* to download it.

I pretty much figured that out shortly after posting earlier. Tis an excellent game, and is consuming what little time I have. Christ college is really suffering this weather, between this and DJing. I am waiting for responsibility to give me kick up the a$$.

I am getting better with the controls, but the camera angles leave you quite vulnerable at the best of times. If you've been spotted and you loose the visual, you are pretty much fuxored. Another thing that I really like is the fact that I didn't own the last game, so didn't actually get around to finishing it. So I don't know the ending. I am playing Game 5 (the last one in the list, "Didn't clear the last game, but bring on the action"). What has me in awe is that one of my mates called over this evening to see it, and he went for the first option ("I have finished the first game, and bring on the action"). The intro sequence was totally different (better if anything), and the game looks amasing. It's like playing a completely different game with all the kewl graphics and gameplay etc.

;-phobos-)

Swifty · 10-03-2002 12:15pm

NYOMZORS

It rocks my jocks

NeRb666 · 10-03-2002 6:24pm

I was about to buy it on Friday, went into Game, it was €64, then in HMV it was a whopping €74.99. Xtravision were sold out.

Giblet · 10-03-2002 8:36pm

In the codec, keep pressing the L and R buttons, it's funny if you press them at the right time and he says something stupid

Spiffing · 10-03-2002 10:59pm

Good but a tad overhyped imo.

hacktavist · 11-03-2002 4:10am

Got it on sunday and havent slept sence,
Just finnished it there,
I wont say anything dont worry but, hrm..
I got is for €55 in xtravision.

Vivi · 11-03-2002 7:43am

Did you think the ending kinda.......sucked. It was such a good game, but the ending was not so good, dont want to say anything about it cause people dont have it finished yet but, what did you make of it hacktavist or anyone.

-oRnein9- · 11-03-2002 12:03pm

Does anyone else think it was a great idea by playstation to release it's most anticipated game yet "Metal Gear Solid 2" within a week of the release of the X-Box. Smartness

Shinji · 11-03-2002 12:19pm

Does anyone else think it was a great idea by playstation to release it's most anticipated game yet "Metal Gear Solid 2" within a week of the release of the X-Box. Smartness

Yep, pretty smart I guess. They did exactly the same in the USA. This month is full of PS2 goodness actually - ICO is out at the end of the month, and that's a real gem of a game (better than MGS2 for a bloody start!).

I've a deep suspicion that they're trying to rush Final Fantasy X in order to get it out for the start of May as a GameCube spoiler, too...

Vivi · 11-03-2002 3:24pm

Originally posted by Shinji

I've a deep suspicion that they're trying to rush Final Fantasy X in order to get it out for the start of May as a GameCube spoiler, too... [/B]

Do you think that they would have it ready for May Shinji??

-oRnein9- · 11-03-2002 6:59pm

Man there's some smart stratagie being played by Ps2.

chernobyl · 11-03-2002 7:06pm

Originally posted by -oRnein9-
Man there's some smart stratagie being played by Ps2.

I dont really think so.
Who ever wants an Xbox will get one reguardless of Station2 software strength, the Xbox price makes me think theres no one on the fringe...pondering yes/no.

I think theres alot of BS surrounding the console too, i bet in reality i didnt need to reserve my box, i will walk into Gamesworld @ whatever time and i bet it will be pretty much the same as always.

PPC · 11-03-2002 9:47pm

Theres only a hundred coming to ireland for the release.
unless they get some through the UK you won't be walking in to get one.

hacktavist · 11-03-2002 10:04pm

PCC what are you talking about?
I liked the ending in the end. Kinda makes you think..
Still a brilliant game and id recommend it anyday.

chernobyl · 11-03-2002 10:21pm

Originally posted by PPC
Theres only a hundred coming to ireland for the release.
unless they get some through the UK you won't be walking in to get one.

Source?
Only 100 i seriously doubt it.

Shinji · 11-03-2002 11:50pm

Theres only a hundred coming to ireland for the release.

Methinks you speaketh quite a lot of arsé

Chowmein · 12-03-2002 10:17pm

Just finished MGS2. A work of art when it comes to get grafix but the ensing is a little hard.... hard to get to grips with for a while.

phreak · 12-03-2002 10:41pm

i finished it yesterday. you dont exactly get much playing time for your money

its still a brilliant game except for its length

Q_Ball · 13-03-2002 3:01am

I just finished it there tonite after two nights playing and i'm just in awe. The graphics, the AI, everything screams quality. Except really for the story, a little bit too out there for my tastes. Not quite out there where the final fantasy series is

(which i was on disc 4 of FFIX before i got this. haven't seen it since)

I heard that Hideo Kojima wasn't going to produce any more MGS games.

I also heard that he has plans for two more.

Anyone know which is closer to the truth?

Shinji · 13-03-2002 1:40pm

Konami plans to produce two more (at least). Kojima doesn't plan to work as director on any more of them, however.

He'll be writing the script for the next one though (oh joy...) but his next actual game project will allegedly be something online...

Fergwad · 13-03-2002 5:15pm

hope all you guys who finished logged in your clear code, its pretty cool cause its gives you a animal ranking like in mgs1.( i did crap on my 1st time and got "elephant", which is "really slow", but i was taking my time enjoying the game and not rushing through it to get a brill score. play time was around 19 hours)

it took me ages to find the site (to log in the code) cause i didnt write it down ->http://jpn00.konami.co.jp/products/mgs2/english/mr/main.html

phreak · 13-03-2002 7:46pm

whats everyones best time for tanker + plant?

i've played it twice. my first time was just over 16 hrs and second was 7hrs 49mins

Q_Ball · 13-03-2002 10:39pm

Originally posted by Shinji
He'll be writing the script for the next one though (oh joy...)

Hehe

I find his stories a little difficult to take in, hard to swallow and a bit far-fetched to say the least.

Jorinn · 13-03-2002 10:46pm

Originally posted by Phreak
whats everyones best time for tanker + plant?

i've played it twice. my first time was just over 16 hrs and second was 7hrs 49mins

10H xxmin for plant on first go, 1h 5xmin for tanker on first go, actually took me longer on tanker second time I played it cause was collecting dog tags.

Shinji · 13-03-2002 11:45pm

I find his stories a little difficult to take in, hard to swallow and a bit far-fetched to say the least.

The story of the first one was fine - very anime-esque, a bit twisty and farfetched but fun.

The story of the second one is simply rubbish. It tries to build up an atmosphere like Something Big Is Happening and then he kinda gives up and goes, "nah, actually, it's the same as the first one...". Oh right so.

Vokes · 14-03-2002 11:34am

Hey Shinji, you mentioned a game called 'ICO' earlier, whats that all about then???

Giblet · 14-03-2002 12:41pm

The ending translates to hideo's real story of "passing on" MGS to his design team. And yes he does plan to write mgs3

I'm playing european extreme, you should all play this, it feels like an accomplishment to get to the holds with all the marines.
And you really do have to be stealthy.

babyhack · 14-03-2002 1:03pm

.: News - Metal Gear Solid 3 :.
Monday 4 March

Konami have given some information about Metal Gear Solid 3, click to find more about what, without doubt will be a great game.

Reportedly initial planning for the game started around 1 month ago, I have very little information at the moment but this is what I have.

The game is planned for a 2003-2004 release date on the playstation 2. Unfortunatly the game will not be made by Hideo Kojima, though he may be involved with the story in some way. Also Raiden will not appear in the game - possibly due to the dislike some people have expressed about his inclusion in MGS2. The title of the game is rumoured to be "Metal Gear Solid 3: The Patriots".

So there you have it, before many of us in europe have even played MGS2 we are hearing about MGS3, we have two things to look forward to.

this is all i can find on MGS3
cant wait for it

Metal Gear Solid 2

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