Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Mar 3, 2003
  • Also On: PC
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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 206 Ratings

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  • Summary: Solid Snake returns in Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance, the expanded edition of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty with all-new game modes, hidden characters and storylines. Top-secret weapons technology is being mysteriously transported under cover of an oil tanker to an unknown destination.Solid Snake returns in Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance, the expanded edition of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty with all-new game modes, hidden characters and storylines. Top-secret weapons technology is being mysteriously transported under cover of an oil tanker to an unknown destination. It's up to Snake to infiltrate the transport and keep this deadly weapon of mass destruction from falling into the wrong hands! Featuers 350+ VR Missions and 150+ Alternate Missions, as well as 5 all-new "Snake Tales" side stories. [Konami]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    100
    Given that Snake is the ultimate videogame stud, it's great to work through some new objectives with his gritty new perspective. [Apr 2003, p.87]
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  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    92
    A huge selection of new minimissions allows for more time playing as famed series stud Solid Snake, and they further exploit "MGS2"'s strongest suit: the gameplay. [Apr 2003, p.111]
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  3. GMR Magazine
    90
    Nothing's more hysterical than replacing Solid Snake with an old office lady, and watching her sneak off to take care of business on Big Shell, SOCOM at the ready. [Apr 2003, p.63]
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  4. Play Magazine
    90
    This version's a hair better than the Xbox one, too. [May 2003, p.60]
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  5. GamePro
    90
    Although the PS2 game comes some three months after the Xbox release, this version is the better of the two—mostly because of its superior controls.
  6. Game Informer
    85
    Yes, the action is still exhilarating at times, but without Kojima's story and cinematics, I found Snake's Tales to be rather dry. [Apr 2003, p.85]
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  7. Cheat Code Central
    70
    One of the best looking games on the PS2 to date.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. [Anonymous]
    Mar 12, 2003
    10
    Great.
  2. LeeP.
    Apr 20, 2003
    10
    The snake tales are my favourite, its the best game ive ever played.i wish they make more of it.
  4. JamesN.
    Mar 13, 2003
    10
    Brilliant masterpiece of modern day gaming. Kojima is a genius!
  5. JimB.
    Aug 1, 2003
    10
    F....ing kickass GO BUY THIS NOW!!!!
  6. GreenSkullRider
    Jan 31, 2017
    9
    Quizás nadie le preste mucha atención a este juego, pero el avance técnico y tecnológico que fue implementado acá fue gigantesco con respectoQuizás nadie le preste mucha atención a este juego, pero el avance técnico y tecnológico que fue implementado acá fue gigantesco con respecto al primer juego de la serie Solid, Personalmente considero que es la mejor entrega de la serie, Largo, variado, la inclusión de Raiden, una experiencia realmente. Muy Recomendado… Expand
  7. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Mar 23, 2023
    9
    The definitive edition of "Sons of Liberty" for the PS2 is better than the Xbox version. It features the exclusive Snakeboarding, Snake Tales,The definitive edition of "Sons of Liberty" for the PS2 is better than the Xbox version. It features the exclusive Snakeboarding, Snake Tales, a boss battle mode and tons of VR missions. The PS2 controller is preferable to the Xbox's for controlling Snake/Raiden. While the main game remains untouched, it's the extra content that makes this a must buy for fans. I would rate it with a 9.3 out of 10.… Expand
  8. MaccDaddy
    Mar 24, 2003
    6
    Not as good as the xbox version.

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#20 Best PS2 Game of 2003
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#44 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
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#77 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003