All 7 reviews for Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater ()

A snake too far?

Neil from Northern Ireland , 04/04/2006

Having long been a huge fan of Metal Gear Solid: Tactical Espionage Action - A landmark game in my opinion, I was bowled over by it's sequels MGS2: Sons of Liberty and MGS2: Substance. They offered a huge new range of features from their predecessor - even if the storyline got a little too abstract and weird later on. If you have been eagerly expecting a similar quantum leap in gaming from MGS3, you may be a little disappointed.

The latest incarnation, Snake Eater takes you back in time to the cold war, early on in Snake's FOXHOUND career. The opening credits are spectacular and a beauty to behold, and the gameplay is definitely up there with MGS2. The controls are similar to MGS2, if you're like me you will still be pressing x to select when you need to press o and triangle to go back when you need to press x. Bar this minor irritation the controls are straightforward and responsive.

The most significant problem I have with MGS3 is that there isn't enough to make me want to keep playing as in previous incarnations. Had MGS2 not been concieved I would have awarded this the full 5 stars. As it is though, I'm left with the 'I've seen it all before' feeling which is reflected by my rating.

Despite this I reckon it's worth renting for curiosity's sake and if you are new to the Metal Gear series you're bound to love it.

bit worries at first but was pleased in the end

A customer from Hull, England , 17/05/2006

At first i thought it was a bit boring and they were just trying to be too different from the orignals, it also seemed like the story was a bit too preachy and 'anti-war' - particulary the 'boss' character who doesn't seem to shut up - ever. But after about 2 hours I found it as immersing and enjoyable as the presious titles, I would recommend it to fans of the previous titles, if your new to the series play the first 2 titles so you have a better grasp of the storyline (particulary Ocelot) and gameplay etc. Also metal gear solid is still the best in the series for story and gameplay.

Surpasses Sons Of Liberty

Daniel Lonergan from England , 26/05/2007

This game was a bit of a slow starter but once it really gets into it's stride it is hands down better then Sons Of Liberty. The reasons for this are numerous. Firstly the boss battles...EASILY the most inventive and impressive of the whole series. I was simply taken aback by the sniper battle I had in the jungle, the stealth battle with the boss and the hornet boss in the cave. MGS2 got bogged down in an over elaborate and messy story all of which has been sharpened up in MGS3 to make a wholly more enjoyable experience. I read a review about how MGS2 was a leap forward and this wasn't for which I have to disagree with. MGS2 looked stunning by comparison to MGS1 but in terms of game play there really was little to rave about. MGS3 introduces the need for camoflage, the need to eat for stamina (no more health packs) via killing the local animals and the need to heal yourself up. The final introduction while very cool throughout the game becomes somewhat annoying in a boss fights when your constantly having to access the menu and heal up. Also the introducution of the CQC is a very nice addition. On the negative side, the games script is a little flabby with the boss character never seeming to stop repeating herself. The overall story while enjoyably simple takes a few liberties in terms of believability but then this is MG so what do you expect? If you like your female characters to always show their breasts then your gonna love MGS3!

good game good game

bandit1965 from Calne , 25/07/2009

Had to play it twice as i enjoyed it so much

kept crashing

john07 from Bradford [Highly rated reviewer] , 02/09/2008

its a shame it kept crashing but beside the point i really didnt enjoy it anyway, i got so far in and it started crashing just not the most enjoyable game for me

the camera is rubbish

mike939 from Darlington , 11/08/2006

the game was alright but the camera was the worst ive ever seen. I couldent see any enemies at all and curing yourself was good for about 5 times but just got repetative. there was a good storyline and i couldent shoot anything i had to go into 1st person to kill anyone so i wouldent buy it only rent it

not worth playing

A customer from england , 23/06/2006

found missions difficult and not very interesting