Gaming Metal Gear Series

[TheResplendent]

Im a huge fan of MGS, playing 1 the first time through was non-stop exciting because it's a much smarter game then most others at the time, and the challenge factor of it increased with it's numbers IMO, especially with 2 and the masterpiece of the series 3. I understand the lack of enthusiasm for 2 for most people, but the gameplay was second to none and the story contrary to many other's thoughts is well developed though it wasen't as progressive as the others in the series.

MGS3's story was awesome and unmistakable. 3 of the deepest characters in any MGS game in Big Boss, Ocelot (young ocelot is awesome, have always been a fan of his even in the other 2), and of course The Boss. I loved the camo option as well, the whole game as a whole was a giant improvement on any negative points the previous games might have had (which in no way is a large amount) and an overall intellegent and captivating storyline.

Also i agree that most of the hesitation to come around to MGS2 is because of Raiden. It's hardly a reason to forsake the game however.

[Magus]

I actually started out with MGS2 and liked it. Only thing I didn't really care about was [spoiler]Raiden's whining[/spoiler] but then again... He pretty much needed answers. "shrugs"

As far as the story goes.... Hell, I don't know. I rarely paid any attention to it because I'm so.... absent / narrow minded. (Didn't pay much attention to the 3rd one either) To show you what I mean... [spoiler]I didn't know that I was playing as Big Boss until I asked why the hell was Ocelot younger than Snake[/spoiler]

What I will say is that I'm a little scared to play the 1st MGS.... Not being able to use a gun in FPV is a killer.

[Zen]

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By not playing Metal Gear Solid 1, you are denying yourself one of the greatest titles to be released on the Playstation One system. Believe me, the game isn't hard to play, but it will play mind tricks with you. [Spoiler]Psycho Mantis Boss Fight.[/spoiler] Anybody who's played the game knows about that. It's a great game. And if you own a game cube, you could just get [B]Twin Snakes[/B]. MGS1 and 2 in a single pack. Should be super cheap by now.

I thought it was very apparent in MGS3 that you were playing as [spoiler]Big Boss[/spoiler]. His codename is [B]Naked Snake[/B], so that should have been a giveaway. Also, all that talk about the Cold War should have disqualified a man born in the 1970s.

Also, MGS2's story line did make since, if you took the time to actually pay attention through the game's record length cut scenes. But yeah. MGS is my favorite game series, and is the only franchise which I have actually bought every console title to. I havn't played either of the AC!D titles, but then again, they aren't really relevant to the story anyways. MGS2 is the reason I bought a PS2, and MGS4 is the reason I'm buying a PS3.[/color][/size]

[AdarianDreamer]

I'm one of those neurotic gaming fans. Metal Gear Solid 2 is by far my favorite game from the series, and I completely abhorred MGS3 so much that I nearly smashed the disc after I beat it. It made me feel like Hideo Kojima sold himself out and went mainstream pop with MGS3. I felt like I had just beaten James Bond Goldeneye after I beat Snake Eater. The stupid references to 007 throughout the game just made the horribly contrived plot worse, but the most insulting thing about the game was probably the hack job of a character known as Eva. It was completely unnecessary added dose of sex appeal that Hideo used to probably try to lure a few more adolescent boys into the MGS fanbase.

MGS2, however, had probably the best storyline imaginable in a way. I mean it did something that no other novel, movie, anime, etc. had done before, to my knowledge. It shattered the fourth wall. I'll spoil it if I say anymore.

But I'd say that Metal Gear Solid 1 is the game that made the series. It's a classic, easy to complete and understand, and a must play if you have a PS1 or PS2. Also, the original version is better than the Twin Snakes because it doesn't leave out any important dialogue or trade in the quality of the script for more action.

I played through Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2 recently on Subsistence, and they were pretty fun for NES games. But I would say that the story of Metal Gear didn't really pick up until MGS1.