Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Nov 12, 2001
User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1893 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,653 out of 1893
  2. Mixed: 140 out of 1893
  3. Negative: 100 out of 1893
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  1. Nareva_Fuyu
    Jul 17, 2021
    10
    I will never forget my first playthrough, words cannot convey why this game is a masterpiece. MGS 2 can be considered an improved version of MGS 1, this masterpiece made MGS 1 faster and more comfortable (let's be honest, in many PS1 games the control sucks).
  2. Non_Royal
    Sep 14, 2021
    10
    Forever in my heart. I finish this game at least 3 times every year since 2007. I fell in love with the characters, the story, the game play. Just the best game of all time for me.
  3. Nilondon777
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    konami action game with good story plot and more , with Japanese humour , guns and playtime of around 16 hours , it shows good render and good design for detail , its worth to play even on the ps4
  4. KIRILLLL
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Awesome game! There are simply no words to describe the admiration for this game. The game allows you to empathize with the heroes and hate some at the same time. The breaks of the fourth wall are generally a head dump. I wish every person to play and enjoy this masterpiece from Hideo Kojima!
  5. benjadosmil
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    This is easily the most ahead PS2 game of it's time, a mindblowing experience for 2001 standards. Probably the most advanced-to-the-era game ever.
  6. LegendOfGames9
    Jul 25, 2022
    10
    Still holds up so well. Even being a 20 year old game, it still has features that can surprise many
  7. spiderconker
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    esse jogo pega tudo que o primeiro fez e faz melhor ainda uma continuação digna do primeiro metal gear que é muito foda
  8. idkaf
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    my favorite game of all time the gameplay is great the story is my favorite story in gaming
  9. trinovatic
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    Podría mojarme muchísimo y escribir una crítica larguísima porque este juego se lo merece por lo complejo y brutal que es pero solo lo resumo en que es uno de los mejores videojuegos que he jugado en mi vida.
  10. Supahgloo
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We all knew it would be amazing, it's Metal Gear Solid after all. At the time of release it was pushing the boundaries of what was possible.… Expand
  11. peachwalker
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Есть мод на бедра Райдена, чудесная игра. Если без шуток, то Кодзима несомненно гений, эта игра на самом деле изменила мою жизнь (не из-за женственности Райдена, клянусь) Повествование истории на высшем уровне, кому-то может показаться что в конце сюжетный поворот с ликвидом оцелотом был немного странным и смешным, но мне это просто взорвало мозг. И так, перейдем к самому главному "минусу" по мнению фанатов - Сам Райден. Если честно, я не совсем понимаю всей этой ненависти в его сторону, отлично прописанный персонаж, который запал мне в душу, как раз таки из-за Джеко-Райдена я познакомился с данной чудесной и прекрасной франшизой. Кодзима-бог а Конами-сучки. Всем пока… Expand
  12. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Playing this game is a core memory from my childhood. It probably shaped my personality in ways i cannot even comprehend.
  13. DavinderC.
    Feb 4, 2002
    9
    I think the game is quite good but snake doen't look very good!
  14. Spencer
    May 4, 2003
    9
    Although the game is great in every way (graphics, plot, camera, controls, etc.) the problems lies on the fact that the cut scenes within the game are too long and the playing time is too short. nevertheless metal gear solid sons of liberty is a game that every playstation owners should have on their shelves.
  15. GiancarloS.
    Jan 31, 2002
    9
    The best game out there, a little shorter than the first; but the graphics, sound and gameplay are just amazing...Solid Snake Rules!!!
  16. ZiweiT.
    Dec 9, 2003
    9
    This game is great in EVERY WAYS except that i have to use raiden(Jack) for the most of the game. I don't know why some gamers think that the plot towards the end is hard to understand but i understand it fully.
  17. TobiasR.
    Apr 5, 2003
    9
    A supergame, the lengthy cutscenes can be forgiven, the codec moments is irritating. But the gameplay rocks. It's a high adrenaline pumping game with spectacular graphics.
  18. AndrewJ.
    Jun 30, 2003
    9
    This game is really top notch, and is the closest you'll get to being a real James Bond!
  19. CharlieG.
    Jun 6, 2006
    9
    Sure, the storyline sucked (a lot) and was very hard to follow, but everything else is nothing short of spectacular.
  20. Nick
    Aug 5, 2007
    9
    I like reading comments on MGS2. It's fun to compare the complete idiots and people who actually have a brain. "The game sucks! I'm too stupid to understand the story!" "You play as Raiden instead of Snake, now I can't have gay fantasies while I play! Worst game ever." "The gameplay is lame! I can't run around with a bazooka wtf!??? I wanna blow up everyone!!!!" If you I like reading comments on MGS2. It's fun to compare the complete idiots and people who actually have a brain. "The game sucks! I'm too stupid to understand the story!" "You play as Raiden instead of Snake, now I can't have gay fantasies while I play! Worst game ever." "The gameplay is lame! I can't run around with a bazooka wtf!??? I wanna blow up everyone!!!!" If you can't appreciate great graphics, incredible music, a storyline on par with movies and stealthy gameplay perhaps GTA is more your kind of game. As it is, Metal Gear Solid 2 will always be remembered and cherished by those who want depth in their games.… Expand
  21. anthonyL
    May 27, 2009
    9
    A solid sequel that has some memorable moments. MGS2 also has hands down the best theme music ever seen in a game. A great but sometimes hard to follow story, especially for newcomers. A little short in length though, including cutscenes takes about 12 hours on your first go. Much less on subsequent gos with no cutscenes. although not quite as good as MGS1 or its sequels it is still a A solid sequel that has some memorable moments. MGS2 also has hands down the best theme music ever seen in a game. A great but sometimes hard to follow story, especially for newcomers. A little short in length though, including cutscenes takes about 12 hours on your first go. Much less on subsequent gos with no cutscenes. although not quite as good as MGS1 or its sequels it is still a great game, worthy of its name.… Expand
  22. RhysH.
    Jan 31, 2002
    9
    The Game play is very realistic. Though it is short and the Story line takes away from the Game. Overall it's one of the best games ever.
  23. GupinderK.
    Oct 7, 2002
    9
    Overall i give this game a 9 out of ten.. i was well scripted gameplay, graphic storyline etc. highly recommended.
  24. KenW.
    Mar 27, 2002
    9
    The gameplay and graphics are fantastic, but the story is simply too confusing and doesn't make a lot of sense. Raiden (the new main charcter) didn't bother me at all.
  25. DaveE.
    Apr 11, 2002
    9
    As has already been said, the graphics are incredible and the controls and the level of interaction with the environments are unprecedented. But unlike MGS for the PSX, the story line in this title ranges from interesting at the start to an insanely overblown comic book-style tale. MGS2's predessessor had a mostly believable story and more character developement. Now, if only we As has already been said, the graphics are incredible and the controls and the level of interaction with the environments are unprecedented. But unlike MGS for the PSX, the story line in this title ranges from interesting at the start to an insanely overblown comic book-style tale. MGS2's predessessor had a mostly believable story and more character developement. Now, if only we could have the characters and story line of MGS combined with the graphics and gameplay of MGS2...… Expand
  26. FernandoC.
    Jan 26, 2004
    9
    Que excelente juego... aunque a mi parecer demasiado tiempo en videos.... pero no importa... vale la pena! el juego es excelente sin dudarlo Recomendado.
  27. CozoniW.
    Apr 11, 2005
    9
    Who cares about the plot, its the gameplay that matters.
  28. FredB.
    Oct 16, 2006
    9
    One of my all-time favorite games ever. The only reason I think it's not a 10 is because there wasn't enough of snake, but besides that the game rocks.
  29. ToneSR
    Dec 19, 2008
    9
    I bought this game the day it came out but I can't remember when since it was so long ago. I was still popping pimples and watching Nickolodean back then. I am a huge fan of the original on PSX. MGS2 doesn't live up to the original but that's a hard ass feat to meet. I think we were all enamored with the innovative graphics and gameplay back when MGS for PSX debuted. The I bought this game the day it came out but I can't remember when since it was so long ago. I was still popping pimples and watching Nickolodean back then. I am a huge fan of the original on PSX. MGS2 doesn't live up to the original but that's a hard ass feat to meet. I think we were all enamored with the innovative graphics and gameplay back when MGS for PSX debuted. The initial frustation with MGS2 occured about 1 hour into gameplay when I realized I would be playing with Raiden. All this waiting and we have to play with an effeminate blonde haired dude? Once you get past that and see the game for what it really is you'll learn to enjoy it. At the time, the graphics were groundbreaking and the story is constructed very solidly. Warp yourself back to this game's heydey, enjoy its storyline and you'll experience one of the most enjoyable gaming experiences ever created!… Expand
  30. andrewh
    Nov 4, 2009
    9
    Great game but so confused wtf is up with ocelot why did he all this when in mgs 4 you relise its for good ffs the ending of mgs 4 ruined the great series so confused
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Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best PS2 Game of 2001
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#1 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
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#3 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001

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Metascore
96

Universal acclaim - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. Cloudchaser
    100
    The environments are amazing, when on the deck of the tank the rain effects are extremely lifelike, along with rain drops hitting the ship and characters.
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  2. Eurogamer
    90
    As stunning and enjoyable as ever. You may feel foolish gripping the controller throughout a 40-minute cut scene, but MGS2 is something which must be experienced.
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  3. G4 TV
    80
    MGS2 suffers in its story. I can't spoil it for you, but I can at least warn you to be prepared for a plot that frequently reaches levels of sheer absurdity.
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