It's actually a common misconception that this is a video game because it's instead a list of bullet points on what your new personality is going to be.
Incredible game. The gameplay has improved from MGS1, especially with the new first-person mechanics. Even though it still has some of tedious stuff that was also in MGS, stuff like backtracking feels way better in here (probably related to how the whole main area of the game is designed). The story in this game is also top notch, and probably my favorite in any game I've played thus far (obviously, the twist at last third of the game kinda carries it but that's besides the point). Absolutely terrifying how it still holds up today and even better than ever. The cast of characters, although probably inferior to MGS1, are still good here as well. I feel as if the game gets better after the mid-way point, or at least that's how it felt when I played it but even before that I still found it decently enjoyable, and of course everything in the last third of the game was just amazing.
I don't get the Raiden hate, he's cool.
I don't get the Raiden hate, he's cool.
Even though it came out in 2001, it's still so applicable to current day in every aspect. Pretty much everything about this game has aged beautifully.
My favorite Metal Gear game. I'll never forget the night I beat this game, my mind was completly blown away by that final codec call.
It's definitely a good game that was far ahead in it's time. I simply think most of Kojima's stuff, especially the narrative side is overrated.
En vrai de vrai c'est le plus grand jeu de l'histoire hein
I had played this game 8 years ago, found it extremely weird and didn't understand shit, now I'm almost 23 years old and coupled with the current socio-political climate... well this game hit HARD, it really was way ahead of its time, Kojima really did cook a masterpiece with SoL and I'm glad people are starting to discover how good it always has been.
Needed more Snake. tanker environment and backtracking is a chore. bosses are 'okay' though not as memorable as the bosses in the first game. eyerolling Jack and rose romance subplot. solidus snake was great (R.I.P John Cygan). cool ending. Overall first game was better.
Naked carthwheel outta 10.
Naked carthwheel outta 10.
You play as a blonde twink with an existential crisis. Same. Also, it completely impacted and changed the trajectory of my life, especially because of Snake's speech at the end of the game.
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Please play it for yourself.
I mean it’s fantastic but I still prefer mgs1 and for a couple of reasons which I’ll get into later. But I have to mention how revolutionary it is for ps2 and I think it improves the controls aspect of mgs1 a ton: with new improved gun controls and better accuracy makes it a much smoother experience.
One thing I noticed tho was that mgs1 is paced fantastically once you get going you’re going for the whole game but with this you do the snake part and then the game kinda kills all its momentum and resets itself for the raiden parts but to give it credit it does then pick up really well.
Surprisingly easy too and in very weird ways like some of the boss fights were just a breeze and then there’s some parts that are incredibly difficult like just crossing bridges with cyphers that never stop coming and it’s more frustrating then fulfilling.
The stuff they do with stealth tho is pretty fantastic, I mean it’s add a creative element to the game that gives you more freedom to do what you like and when faced with a difficult objective it does reward you for thinking outside the box.
I don’t know now that I’m listing the good elements of this I’m kinda tied up on what is better but I still think my experience with mgs1 was better just because it delivered it’s message in a more conscise way.
One thing I noticed tho was that mgs1 is paced fantastically once you get going you’re going for the whole game but with this you do the snake part and then the game kinda kills all its momentum and resets itself for the raiden parts but to give it credit it does then pick up really well.
Surprisingly easy too and in very weird ways like some of the boss fights were just a breeze and then there’s some parts that are incredibly difficult like just crossing bridges with cyphers that never stop coming and it’s more frustrating then fulfilling.
The stuff they do with stealth tho is pretty fantastic, I mean it’s add a creative element to the game that gives you more freedom to do what you like and when faced with a difficult objective it does reward you for thinking outside the box.
I don’t know now that I’m listing the good elements of this I’m kinda tied up on what is better but I still think my experience with mgs1 was better just because it delivered it’s message in a more conscise way.
A true video game masterpiece. Groundbreaking gameplay, amazing graphics even for a PlayStation 2 game, and the wildest Hideo Kojima plotline conceived (at this point in the game's history) make for an unforgettable experience. Metal Gear Solid 2 does everything it can to prove its age wrong, and you'll be hard pressed to find anything to criticize the game on.
incredible sequel
Actually i´m not sry fuck you kojima
Remember disliking due to the main character bait-and-switch, but I'm eager to return and see what I'm missing.