Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes

 GameCube
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Mar 9, 2004
User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 245 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 214 out of 245
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 245
  3. Negative: 9 out of 245
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  1. Watermelon789
    Sep 11, 2011
    9
    The remake of the classic MGS is as awesome as the original , heck, you even see Solid Snake act like a badass character . The gorgeous graphics is a nice paint for the crude visuals of the old one. Silicon Knights added some new scenes to the old cut scenes , like a better interaction with Snake vs our favorite Cyborg Ninja. While Metal Gear Solid Twin Snake is just an update to the oldThe remake of the classic MGS is as awesome as the original , heck, you even see Solid Snake act like a badass character . The gorgeous graphics is a nice paint for the crude visuals of the old one. Silicon Knights added some new scenes to the old cut scenes , like a better interaction with Snake vs our favorite Cyborg Ninja. While Metal Gear Solid Twin Snake is just an update to the old one, it falls short to reach excellence ,also, this could have been perfect for the PS2 . But , forget those two negative views , this is fantastic .… Expand
  2. JoeyD.
    Mar 14, 2004
    10
    Don't listen to Chimp. If this game was on PS2 he would have given it a 10. This game is awesome. It has the best cinematics of any game I've ever seen (and the bloodiest), and stealth killing guards is incredibly addicting.
  3. PP7Silenced
    Mar 5, 2011
    10
    Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes is a remake of a title that originally came out on the Play Station in 1998. It features entirely redone graphics and game play to match the 2001 PS2 title, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. Needless to say it's a much welcome update and that, among other additions lead to what amount to one of the best action titles on the Gamecube.
  4. AdmirH.
    Oct 31, 2003
    10
    Metal Gear Solid is one of the best games ever. Combined with new generation graphics, god knows what it can do. I cried after i shot up sniper wolf. You feel like sutch an a...hole after shooting up bosses :(. exept for liquid, may he burn in the pit of hell *shakes fist*
  5. ChrisM.
    Mar 11, 2004
    10
    I loved the original Metal Gear Solid, and when I heard that a remake was on the way, and that remake was being tackled through a collabration consisting of Konami, Nintendo and Silicon Knights, I about lost it. I mean MGS on PSX was awesome, and to see it reborn as an exclusive GameCube title, I was blown away. This game rocks, it's incredible, the new cinematics, updated graphics. I loved the original Metal Gear Solid, and when I heard that a remake was on the way, and that remake was being tackled through a collabration consisting of Konami, Nintendo and Silicon Knights, I about lost it. I mean MGS on PSX was awesome, and to see it reborn as an exclusive GameCube title, I was blown away. This game rocks, it's incredible, the new cinematics, updated graphics. I couldn't put it down. Any and all fans of the MGS series need to play this remake, it's more of a director's cut than anything. If you don't own a GC, find someone who does, or spend the $99 bucks and buy one. It's money well spent with the quality titles available on Nintendo's next-gen platform. Play MGS:TS...NOW! SNAAAAKE!!!… Expand
  6. BenD.
    Jul 26, 2005
    10
    It's the original MGS with updated graphics and contols. What else do you need to know? Oh, and the Psycho Mantis battle still rocks.
  7. DanielM.
    Nov 9, 2004
    10
    Still the best stealth shooter ever.
  8. JesseS.
    Jun 18, 2005
    9
    A true gaming gem. The graphics are updated from the original, naturally. Gameplay is similar to Metal Gear Solid 2, adding first person view and better A.I. The controls may seem strange at first on a GameCube controller, but they take little to no time to get used to. One of the main complaints I have seen is that there aren't any new areas, and that its the same game, but A true gaming gem. The graphics are updated from the original, naturally. Gameplay is similar to Metal Gear Solid 2, adding first person view and better A.I. The controls may seem strange at first on a GameCube controller, but they take little to no time to get used to. One of the main complaints I have seen is that there aren't any new areas, and that its the same game, but honestly, what would you expect a remake to be. And the gameplay additions make up for whatever could be percieved as lost. If you are a die-hard fan of Metal Gear Solid, and would like to play the game with updated graphics and gameplay, then you should at least consider a rental.… Expand
  9. drlowdon
    Jun 12, 2013
    9
    The original Metal Gear Solid on the PSone virtually invented the stealth genre. Alongside its original gameplay and clever set pieces it featured a twisting narrative, in which Solid Snake attempted to infiltrate an Alaskan nuclear missile disposal facility occupied by a terrorist organization, which took story telling in video games to a new level.

    A few years later Metal Gear Solid 2    The original Metal Gear Solid on the PSone virtually invented the stealth genre. Alongside its original gameplay and clever set pieces it featured a twisting narrative, in which Solid Snake attempted to infiltrate an Alaskan nuclear missile disposal facility occupied by a terrorist organization, which took story telling in video games to a new level.

    A few years later Metal Gear Solid 2 was released. Adding tighter controls, including first person aiming, and much improved graphics it never quite lived up to the original. With Twin Snakes however gamers where given the best of both worlds as series creator Hideo Kojima teams up with Nintendo to remake his original masterpiece with the controls and graphics of its sequel. The result is the ultimate Metal Gear Solid experience.    … Expand
  10. dijukun
    Nov 15, 2014
    10
    Nintendo consoles get awesome metal gear remakes. I recommend both this and snake eater 3d. I really enjoyed this. Awesome game. The cutscenes are more badass, I don't see why they get hate.
  11. WriterTheWolf
    Jun 21, 2011
    10
    This game is possibly, one of the best games ever made for Nintendo GameCube system. A great remake of a great Sony PlayStation classic. It has grate gameplay, as well as a well polished interface, intense cut sequences, and all the things you wish you had in the original, including new weapons and the dog tag system from Metal Gear Solid 2 Sons of Liberty. All-in-all, it's easier and hasThis game is possibly, one of the best games ever made for Nintendo GameCube system. A great remake of a great Sony PlayStation classic. It has grate gameplay, as well as a well polished interface, intense cut sequences, and all the things you wish you had in the original, including new weapons and the dog tag system from Metal Gear Solid 2 Sons of Liberty. All-in-all, it's easier and has better graphics then the original for the Sony PlayStation, and I've played both. If you want to play the first Metal Gear Solid I recommend this.… Expand
  12. shprea
    Jun 26, 2013
    9
    Take all the awesome advancements of Metal Gear Solid 2, mix them together with Metal Gear Solid, and what do you get? The Twin Snakes.

    This is an awesome remake of the original PS1 classic with all the improvements of its sequel. The stealth is great, the boss battles are ridiculous, and the story is compelling. A must buy for anyone with a Gamecube.
  13. JeffB.
    Apr 6, 2004
    10
    This was my first time playing a Metal Gear game since I was never much of a PS2 fan. When I turned this game on from that moment on I new it was going to be good. Its gameplay was a little difficult at first. When I got a gun though, I was unstoppable. The videos in this game are great, the battle scenes resemble somethings you'd see in the matrix, I just wished it were a little This was my first time playing a Metal Gear game since I was never much of a PS2 fan. When I turned this game on from that moment on I new it was going to be good. Its gameplay was a little difficult at first. When I got a gun though, I was unstoppable. The videos in this game are great, the battle scenes resemble somethings you'd see in the matrix, I just wished it were a little longer. They still had that classic match with Psyco Mantis, and oh yeah, its a rated M game on the game cube, which is very rare to be seen, so of course if you like to see blood and hear vulgar language but have only game with Mario and Link in them, then this game has the kick ass action that you need.… Expand
  14. Chimp
    Mar 10, 2004
    7
    No doubt this is a fine game, however I am insulted that it is only on GC. However, this does not touch upon the masterpiece MGS2, nor is it as good as MGS when it first came out. But, Go ahead, It's a fine remake, even though the addition of FPS mode makes it a little bit easy. At least....haha....the PS2 gets MGS3!
  15. VonSeux
    Dec 18, 2013
    8
    If you can play this version over the original. The only people that critizises it seems to be playstation fanboys. Gameplay is much improved and agraphics are the same as MGS2.
  16. sprintinmario
    Feb 9, 2014
    10
    Metal Gear solid the twin snakes is a remake/ re packageing of Metal Gear Solid 1 and Metal Gear Solid 2 rleased for the nintendo gamecube. I cant say anything about this game that hasent alreayd been said. THis games cinematic gameplay cutscenes boss fights music chracters writing voice acting and controls are all so perfectly ace its orgasmic. THIS GETS MY COMPLETIONIST RATING OF: COMPLETE IT
  17. Dakidski
    Mar 23, 2005
    6
    PAL users beware! Lazy port with no 60hz option. Not optimized for PAL territories. Choppy graphics and slowdowns. You will be better off with the Bleemcast version of MGS on Dreamcast.
  18. JulianN
    Jun 24, 2008
    0
    Terrible controls, story line, AI.
  19. SeanT.
    Mar 28, 2004
    8
    Few games really merit treatment of this nature, yet this one really did as time had not been as kind to the visuals as one might hope. Unfortunately, merfing with perfection is something I take great offense to and since some idiot felt compelled to not only re-record the entire voice track, alter the script (not completely, but more than it EVER needed) and THEN hire possibly the worst Few games really merit treatment of this nature, yet this one really did as time had not been as kind to the visuals as one might hope. Unfortunately, merfing with perfection is something I take great offense to and since some idiot felt compelled to not only re-record the entire voice track, alter the script (not completely, but more than it EVER needed) and THEN hire possibly the worst voice director possible to suck all the raw audible drama right out of the actors... I feel more than a little slighted. Considering MGS was easily the best example of voice acting ever made, they ought to have simply left it well enough alone. The game itself is pretty much exactly what it was five years ago with minor additions and alterations marrying the ideas of MGS1 & 2 together into an interesting hybrid. Hardcore fans will have to judge for themselves (personally, I'm very conflicted...Good visuals, crap audio.), but anyone never having played the original should get this ASAP and join the rest of the world in the title which broke the boundries of what videogames are. … Expand
  20. Kevin2
    May 23, 2004
    6
    It's great fun when it gets going, but there are too many videos and not enough game. The story is also over the top and highly over-rated.
  21. BigB0SSNakedSnake
    Feb 11, 2006
    7
    One of the better games for GameCube. However, it is crap when being compared to the other MGS games. Get the original for PlayStation.
  22. PepeJ.
    Dec 30, 2004
    8
    Es un buen juego, aunque creo que me gusto demasiado que acabé terminandolo muy rapido y conforme me lo terminaba con mayor dificultad, me lo pasaba mas rápido. Cuando lo acabé en una dificultad muy buena y con muy buen tiempo, ya lo odiaba.
  23. LoneWolfSones
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    Metal Gear Solid Twin Snakes is an interesting game. It was a collaboration between Nintendo and Silicon Knights. Twin Snakes is a remake or the PS1 classic Metal Gear Solid. The story is given new life and a fresh coat of paint. The most obvious is the graphical overhaul. Using the same mechanics and engine as MGS2: Sons of Liberty the Twin Snakes remains one of GC's best. The new visualsMetal Gear Solid Twin Snakes is an interesting game. It was a collaboration between Nintendo and Silicon Knights. Twin Snakes is a remake or the PS1 classic Metal Gear Solid. The story is given new life and a fresh coat of paint. The most obvious is the graphical overhaul. Using the same mechanics and engine as MGS2: Sons of Liberty the Twin Snakes remains one of GC's best. The new visuals and mechanics make the game the definitive version in my opinion.

    Now some might say that Twin Snakes was too over the top. I find this ironic considering the Metal Gear series as a whole is over the top. I call this the Over the top fallacy. The very premise of Metal Gear is itself over the top. A lone super soldier infiltrating an enemy base to destroy a bipedal nuclear armed robot is certifiably over the top on its own.

    If you have a gamecube and haven't played this and are looking for a classic? Look no further. This is simply one of the best.    … Expand
  24. flowersdiego
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Stunning for the time. Style is unique and polished untill shine can be seen from the engine and levels. Story is amazing, though over the top sometimes, but one of the BEST voice acting in games, absolutely top notch. Even skipping through voice acting at your second playthrough still the gameplay is great. Controls did not age well. Hard to get used to. Takes a while getting used to theStunning for the time. Style is unique and polished untill shine can be seen from the engine and levels. Story is amazing, though over the top sometimes, but one of the BEST voice acting in games, absolutely top notch. Even skipping through voice acting at your second playthrough still the gameplay is great. Controls did not age well. Hard to get used to. Takes a while getting used to the engine but once you do theres nothing like it.… Expand
  25. DavidM.
    Mar 7, 2004
    10
    !!!!!Greatest game ever since Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty!!!!!
  26. MamaMia
    Jun 20, 2004
    10
    God is this one heck of a fun game!
  27. MarkS.
    Sep 6, 2003
    10
    Meatal Gear Solid was the best game I ever played, even if the graphics did suck. Now that they're remaking it I can expect nothing but good things.
  28. Steve-OA.
    Oct 2, 2004
    10
    This game is incredible. I have to say that I've been neglecting my little cube for too long, and I wanted something fun, but familiar, so I bought this, it's awesome. I loved MGS 2, but, sadly, I've never played numero uno(probably because I was seven and didn't know how to play or understand the convoluted storyline.) I love this game and anyone who likes action and This game is incredible. I have to say that I've been neglecting my little cube for too long, and I wanted something fun, but familiar, so I bought this, it's awesome. I loved MGS 2, but, sadly, I've never played numero uno(probably because I was seven and didn't know how to play or understand the convoluted storyline.) I love this game and anyone who likes action and has a cube should pick it up, hell, even MGS vets should check it out just to see all the new sh.t.… Expand
  29. [Anonymous]
    Jan 26, 2004
    10
    Played beta version and all I can say is WOW!!!!! Its amazing what new technology (gamecube) can do to re-establish a classic game. I only gave this game a 10 because I was unable to give it 11. LOL:)
  30. Nemesis
    Feb 7, 2004
    10
    Real metal gear fans know that these type of games are better on ps2, but this game is a kickass. The music is perfect and the animated fights with new moves inspired in the matrix are a perfect combination. the sory is the best ever made, and this time it's even better. If you liked mgs solid snake, sons of liberty and you are dying for playing snake eater, you need to play twin snakes.
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#11 Best GameCube Game of 2004
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#7 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
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#8 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2004

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 54
  3. Negative: 0 out of 54
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    90
    9 / 8 / 10 / 9 - 36 platinum [Vol 798; 2 Apr 2004]
  2. GMR Magazine
    90
    The A.I. of the genome soldiers has been drastically improved—they're able to hear and see you much better, even from above and below. If Snake is detected, they'll coordinate their searches and look in every room—and when it comes to looking under nondescript orange boxes, they're total jerks.
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  3. Gamestyle
    90
    There's not much here to renew interest for old fans (save the most dedicated), but for everyone else prepare to be amazed - Solid Snake is back!
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