Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes

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Fun: I can't please everybody with one review, so I'm gonna give you two: Never Played The Original PS-one Title? ---"This is the game that created stealth gaming as we know it. The emphasis is on avoiding the enemies to reach your objectives, though enemy contact is sometimes unavoidable and will result in some bloody gunfights. There are creative boss battles, each vastly different from each other. Simply put, this game never runs out of ideas to keep the experience fresh. Like the great "God of War" or "Zelda" titles, it's an epic game, but not so big that it's overwhelming - it's got just the perfect balance of familiarity and discovery. The basic story is that six terrorists have taken over a nuclear weapons base in Alaska, and a retired covert operative named Solid Snake is sent to stop the crisis. Make no mistake, this plot is one hell of a labyrinth. This story goes from double crosses and political intrigue, to figurative subjects like the nature of love and the ethics of genetic research. Also, even though this is the third game in the 'Metal Gear' franchise, the game includes summaries of the first two 'Metal Gear' games. However, I hadn't played those, and found this game just as easy to follow. You will be doing more watching than playing, but both are experiences like no other. Give it a rental, as this game is only 8 hours tops, and see what you think." {For more info, skip to the end of the review} Already Finished The Original PS-one Title? ---"This game is identical to the original in almost every way. The levels design hasn't changed at all, although the graphics are much prettier. The written dialogue is pretty much the same, however the new voice-acting make it feel less forced. The cutscenes are the biggest change, as fight choreography and cinematography are given a breath-taking facelift. As many have said, the story from the first MGS merges with the gameplay of MGS 2: Sons of Liberty. Unfortunately, this makes the game much easier to beat, which is the only reason I'm giving this game an overall 4-Star rating. But that's a small price to pay, because this is a proper tribute to the PS-one classic's gripping story and innovative gameplay. In short, 'The Twin Snakes" isn't different enough in order to guarantee a purchase for the skeptical, but it's defintely worth a rental even if you've already beaten it." 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) "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots" (PS3, 2007 - we hope!) 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) Comment | Permalink | (Report this)

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Updated on 6-8-2008.