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. 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*
  2. 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
  3. DavidM.
    Mar 7, 2004
    10
    !!!!!Greatest game ever since Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty!!!!!
  4. 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
  5. MamaMia
    Jun 20, 2004
    10
    God is this one heck of a fun game!
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. [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:)
  9. 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.
  10. ThtrnuN.
    Feb 9, 2004
    10
    Bloody good fun.
  11. ThomasB.
    Apr 4, 2004
    10
    It is brill, i love it it is stealth one part adn shoot em up the next.
  12. 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.
  13. DanielM.
    Nov 9, 2004
    10
    Still the best stealth shooter ever.
  14. WiardJ.
    Feb 9, 2004
    10
    simply brilliant.
  15. 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.
  16. ColeC.
    Mar 8, 2004
    10
    This is the coolest game in the world. im a metal gear fan and this breaks the line between cool and AWESOME!!!! this has great graphics and story(cus is MGS 1 redone) and overall the coolest game ever!
  17. HoratioB.
    Mar 28, 2004
    10
    I am very cautious about handing out a 10 but this game earned it. I sadly have to say that I had never played a Metal Gear game before TS and what an introduction it was! The creativity in gameplay is mind boggling (I tip my hat to the battle with Psycho Mantis). A great game that is not to be missed by Metal Gear fans and new players alike.
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. herget
    Feb 23, 2012
    10
    havent played it? go buy a gamecube right now and pick this game up. just as good as the original, just with better graphics. story is fantastic, fun easter egg things, stealth camo is awsome, the ninja is great. voice acting, controls are the same as mgs2. the first title in the american saga of metal gear solid 10/10
  21. Steyraus
    May 12, 2022
    10
    This game is a literal collaboration With Sigeru Miumoto and Hideo Kajimo...Two of the industries most acclaimed game directors and creators. It's every bit as fun and wierd as you would expect and it a product that will never be replicated..
  22. elitefour
    Oct 21, 2013
    10
    the best nintendo gamecube game
    well...the second,after resident evil 4
    its an awesome game. it had a good gameplay
    better graphics and a good story
    the twin snake was excellent
  23. 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
  24. kooltrex
    Mar 23, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game! Never played metal gear solid so I decided to pick this one up since Ive heard great things about this version as well as better graphics. I love it! Such a great stealth game! Highly recommend it!
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. kyle20ellis
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    I feel Silicon Knights really did a great job with remaking MGS. With Konami's help, they took the story and characters from MGS and added updated gameplay taken from MGS: Sons of Liberty, a new and epic soundtrack and a great graphical presentation. Also, with the help of Ryuhei Kitamura (one of Japan's most gifted directors) they've created some of the most impressive real-timeI feel Silicon Knights really did a great job with remaking MGS. With Konami's help, they took the story and characters from MGS and added updated gameplay taken from MGS: Sons of Liberty, a new and epic soundtrack and a great graphical presentation. Also, with the help of Ryuhei Kitamura (one of Japan's most gifted directors) they've created some of the most impressive real-time cinematics in a video game ever. The most impressive involving a certain Cyborg Ninja.

    The graphics are more on par with MGS2 and in some places even better. Some textures look a lot better while some look rather plain. As for character models, they all look great except for one or two, but even then they are still very decent. The voice actors who did the original are all back (and even a new one) and of excellent quality like every other MGS game. Although they changed some of the characters accents and changed one characters original va they did just as great a job as in the original. Liquid Snake sounds even better this time around. Anyways, if you like Action/Stealth games then this is exactly what you want. The original MGS single handedly created the Stealth genre and after playing The Twin Snakes, it's easy to see why they remade such a great game. With one of the best and most intriguing stories and some of the most memorable characters in a video game ever, it's very easy to recommend this game.

    9/10    … Expand
  28. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Aug 7, 2016
    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
  29. UniDis
    Apr 16, 2019
    10
    Amazing remake of a PlayStation Classic. The GameCube graphics look fantastic for a remake of MGS1. The game takes the gameplay from MGS2 and adds it to MGS1. The new gameplay makes guards tougher to deal with than in the original as the guards can hear better, see better, and I believe are over all tougher. The cutscenes look great and have lots of dramatic slowdown and bullet time whichAmazing remake of a PlayStation Classic. The GameCube graphics look fantastic for a remake of MGS1. The game takes the gameplay from MGS2 and adds it to MGS1. The new gameplay makes guards tougher to deal with than in the original as the guards can hear better, see better, and I believe are over all tougher. The cutscenes look great and have lots of dramatic slowdown and bullet time which I am perfectly fine with as Hideo Kohima wanted the original game to be like an Anime. Great game and easy to pick up and play.… Expand
  30. snootchie
    Dec 12, 2022
    10
    Anyone who tells you that the original (MGS 1 on PS1) is better than this Remaster is lying to themselves. Yes, the original was awesome upon its release, but the dated graphics, controls, and camera completely weigh it down in modern times. Twin Snakes is the superior version of the game, and it's the best way to play it. If you haven't played it (and enjoy the Metal Gear series) you needAnyone who tells you that the original (MGS 1 on PS1) is better than this Remaster is lying to themselves. Yes, the original was awesome upon its release, but the dated graphics, controls, and camera completely weigh it down in modern times. Twin Snakes is the superior version of the game, and it's the best way to play it. If you haven't played it (and enjoy the Metal Gear series) you need to play this game immediately. This game laid the foundation for MGS 2, Snake Eater, and all of the subsequent masterpieces in the series. Although it's pricey and hard to find these days, do yourself a favor and play this game!… Expand
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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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