As far as story goes, this is a pretty good entry. But as in terms of gameplay and everything else, it’s definitely different but nothing to right home about.
Don’t get me wrong this was a “SOLID” entry for sure, but I’m not too crazy about it like most people would consider this a masterpiece. Sure.
Don’t get me wrong this was a “SOLID” entry for sure, but I’m not too crazy about it like most people would consider this a masterpiece. Sure.
Rewinding back in the series to play MGS3 as someone who played MGS5 first was admittedly harmful to my experience, as the movement and controls felt awful and awkward for my entire playthrough- In general there were many aspects to this game that are quite reminiscent to the annoying stuff you'd see in games from the late 90s and early 2000s. Obviously this game is very impressive for the time it came out though, so I cant totally hold that against it.
That said, it was clear to me while playing this game why it is such a classic. MGS3 is very much a Kojima game and it is certainly not lacking in interesting, eccentric characters and complex war-and-spy based story elements. It also delivers a pretty impressive sense of atmosphere for a game from 2004. It does however occasionally have some of the silly and eye-rolling moments you'd expect from a Kojima story, but it's all very charming and got a laugh out of me multiple times. Ocelot and the final section with The Boss were particular highlights for me.
Cool game, but ultimately I'd be lying if I said i loved it.
That said, it was clear to me while playing this game why it is such a classic. MGS3 is very much a Kojima game and it is certainly not lacking in interesting, eccentric characters and complex war-and-spy based story elements. It also delivers a pretty impressive sense of atmosphere for a game from 2004. It does however occasionally have some of the silly and eye-rolling moments you'd expect from a Kojima story, but it's all very charming and got a laugh out of me multiple times. Ocelot and the final section with The Boss were particular highlights for me.
Cool game, but ultimately I'd be lying if I said i loved it.
I'm probably not gonna beat this. The remake is coming out, so I'll complete it then. However, I've played enough to warrant a review. Gameplay is a step up from MGS 2, but the story didn't grab my attention like the second game. It's a great story from what I've seen, and it probably gets better the more I play through the game, but it is what it is. Fantastic game though, stoked for the remake.
What a thrill this is...
Not only one of the best games ever made... but also one of the best movies ever made.
It is a river of emotions and memorable moments, that works perfectly as a linear narrative while also having a sirprisingly outstanding amount of way you canexperience this masterpiece.
The setting of the russinan jungle and the James Bond inspired narrative leads to an atmosphere that has nevere been replicated in any other game. It features some of the best characters and story moments in the Metal Gear series, with bosses that are able to make you feel hype, thrill, fun but can also make you feel melancholy and sadness.
i don't thnk the overall experience is straight up, perfect: it has a bit to jankness to it in terms of the gameplay, and some of the sections can be kind of a bummer to play on multiple playthroughts.
But there is no denying that this is a work of art. One of Kojima's biggest Magnum Opus.
Not only one of the best games ever made... but also one of the best movies ever made.
It is a river of emotions and memorable moments, that works perfectly as a linear narrative while also having a sirprisingly outstanding amount of way you canexperience this masterpiece.
The setting of the russinan jungle and the James Bond inspired narrative leads to an atmosphere that has nevere been replicated in any other game. It features some of the best characters and story moments in the Metal Gear series, with bosses that are able to make you feel hype, thrill, fun but can also make you feel melancholy and sadness.
i don't thnk the overall experience is straight up, perfect: it has a bit to jankness to it in terms of the gameplay, and some of the sections can be kind of a bummer to play on multiple playthroughts.
But there is no denying that this is a work of art. One of Kojima's biggest Magnum Opus.
"I raised you, and loved you, I've given you weapons, taught you techniques, endowed you with knowledge. There's nothing more for me to give you. All that's left for you to take is my life." -The Boss
One of the best storylines told in a game, only outdone by its series mates. Accompted by the incredible snake eater, Snake's story is incredible and leaves a lasting impact.
The gameplay is the only part that leaves some to be desired. 95% of it is good, incredible stealth. The bad, however, leaves a horrible distaste.
38 revolver flips out of 10
One of the best storylines told in a game, only outdone by its series mates. Accompted by the incredible snake eater, Snake's story is incredible and leaves a lasting impact.
The gameplay is the only part that leaves some to be desired. 95% of it is good, incredible stealth. The bad, however, leaves a horrible distaste.
38 revolver flips out of 10