Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Nov 17, 2004
  • Also On: 3DS
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2101 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 337 out of 2101
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  1. Buried-In-The-Box
    Nov 18, 2004
    7
    This is a decent game to fill the void until Splinter Cell 3 arrives, but that's about it. After playing it for a couple of hours, I could see why I moved on when the SC games came out. After getting used to actually being able to play those games, it's hard to go back to this style which is watch the game more than play it since it is about 80% story and about 20% gameplay, This is a decent game to fill the void until Splinter Cell 3 arrives, but that's about it. After playing it for a couple of hours, I could see why I moved on when the SC games came out. After getting used to actually being able to play those games, it's hard to go back to this style which is watch the game more than play it since it is about 80% story and about 20% gameplay, just like every other MG game and up there with FF as far as that goes. Graphics are nothing to get excited about, but that's normal as PS2 has nothing left to offer graphics wise and foliage just can't be done right on it. The mullet thing needs to go to. With games like Splinter Cell 3 on the horizon, this only seems to have come out to take away some of its sales on the XBOX's original realease date of this November. It's too bad for Konami that Ubisoft put off the XBOX version until March, making this entire effort in vein. If you want to WATCH a good story unfold, maybe try this. If you want to actually PLAY a great stealth game, wait for SC3. At least you can PLAY it, instead of only watch it, and it lets you do real stealth moves and procedures along with graphics that stand up in 2004-2005, not graphics that were just OK in 1998-2001.… Expand
  2. Ryencoke
    Feb 16, 2005
    0
    This is possibly the worst series of games I have ever played. They're all so pointless. Gameplay was awful. Controls were just horrid. Storry was lame. AND HE CAN'T SWIM. He can walk up to people slit their throat, yet he can't swim? What a joke. Stick to games that are good like Splinter Cell. Konami is a mockery of a company.
  3. FatBob
    Aug 18, 2006
    1
    They should make it a movie not a game as its again almost nothing but cutscenes. Awesome as they look, I'd rather play a game than watch it.
  4. JohnD.
    Nov 17, 2007
    6
    I have no idea why people like this game so much. Gameplay is very poor, camera is horrible and frustrating and playing through levels take too much time. Changing your camoflage is pretty useless because the enemies can still see you, and if you don't wanna die, you must sit around in the bushes for way too long. Camera makes you want to kill everybody and the way it changest to a I have no idea why people like this game so much. Gameplay is very poor, camera is horrible and frustrating and playing through levels take too much time. Changing your camoflage is pretty useless because the enemies can still see you, and if you don't wanna die, you must sit around in the bushes for way too long. Camera makes you want to kill everybody and the way it changest to a firs-person view when you go to the bushes is anoying, and you cant change it to a third-person viw. Also a big problem is that you can't see your enemies before they can see you because of the camera. The first level is annaoying as hell, but if you can play through that the game starts to get a little better, but still this game has too many flaws to be an excellent game experience. Cutscenes are cool (but a little too long) and graphics are excellent for a PS2 game, but I'd rather buy subsistence.… Expand
  5. SolidLinkSnake4
    Nov 4, 2011
    10
    I think this is the best storyline of any game I ever played and its simply the best game I ever played!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  6. Merdocx
    Mar 1, 2013
    10
    After every Metal Gear Solid the game and story gets better. Whenever I play an MGS game I think that Kojima cannot outdo himself be he does and that is why MGS is so good. MGS 3 is the best story in the series so far. The game is so engaging and emotional. If you did not cry at the end of the game I don't think any movie or game can make you cry.
  7. gyigyo2
    Jun 30, 2013
    5
    Story is pretty bad, but the game was good until EVA showed up totally ruined MGS experience.no need another words if EVA was not join snake then the game would be 5x better. i remember originaly there was no EVA in the game just a man with motorcycle in the first trailer well that was the real MGS3, Not to mention the idiot James Bond style musics and feeling. yeah i love james bondStory is pretty bad, but the game was good until EVA showed up totally ruined MGS experience.no need another words if EVA was not join snake then the game would be 5x better. i remember originaly there was no EVA in the game just a man with motorcycle in the first trailer well that was the real MGS3, Not to mention the idiot James Bond style musics and feeling. yeah i love james bond movies but this isn't good for MGS univere is just not fit this james bond style for mgs game.Kojima should stop this.Anyway anyone know why kojima keep calling the game MGS without Solid snake? why not just Metal Gear Snake Eater?… Expand
  8. pinipigbomb
    Jul 6, 2013
    7
    Snake Eater is certainly worth playing. It's a decent game start to finish, but there are some major flaws I would like to point out. The long cut-scenes are not one of them. If they are needed to tell the story, then they are okay in my book. Gameplay is well done. All the gameplay flaws from Sons of Liberty have been ironed out and your vitality in a combat situation is well improved.Snake Eater is certainly worth playing. It's a decent game start to finish, but there are some major flaws I would like to point out. The long cut-scenes are not one of them. If they are needed to tell the story, then they are okay in my book. Gameplay is well done. All the gameplay flaws from Sons of Liberty have been ironed out and your vitality in a combat situation is well improved. Now to some of my major complaints. I actually found the camera excusable in Sons of Liberty due to the small and narrow corridors. In Snake Eater, the camera work is less than stellar. Environments are expansive and huge. The camera is useless now that I can't see ten feet in front of me and the radar has been omitted. I ran into several occasions where the game turned into a frustrating run and gun in some of the areas populated by numerous enemies. There is now a food system, which I thought was implemented well, but now there is a cure system in which you have to pause the game and cure EVERY injury you receive. As you might expect, it can get rather tedious and is just an extraneous addition when bosses hit you with attacks that can constantly drain your health unless cured. The story of the game is superb. It becomes well appreciated and is very thoughtful. The soundtrack is once again composed by Harry Gregson-Williams and I have to say, it is a lot better than the occasional jazzy, lounge like tracks in sons of Liberty. But during the majority of the game, no music is heard except for bosses and alerts. I thought this made the game seem somewhat empty and unfinished. The graphics are gorgeous. They definitely push the PS2 to its limits. Overall, this is a good game especially if you are a fan of the series. It never reaches the heights of Sons of Liberty, but is a welcome addition to the franchise. My score may seem rather low, but if the camera issues and the cure system were fixed, I can definitely see this title receiving a 9.… Expand
  9. Jub
    Mar 7, 2015
    4
    *My review is for the HD collection version but as that is a bundled game I'll write it here in stead.*

    As a lot of people have already said: the controls are so horrible that I gave up with trying to play this game properly. I love sneaking games and really wanted to enjoy this also but I couldn't. I literally spent hours at the start trying to figure out how to interact with the    *My review is for the HD collection version but as that is a bundled game I'll write it here in stead.*

    As a lot of people have already said: the controls are so horrible that I gave up with trying to play this game properly. I love sneaking games and really wanted to enjoy this also but I couldn't.

    I literally spent hours at the start trying to figure out how to interact with the cover. The camera interaction, inverting controls, and dodgy object clipping simply ruined the experience for me. Everyone around me is saying "Snake, remember this is a sneaking mission". I know this, I'm trying my darndest to hide. It's just that I like to stand up when my elbow clips a tree and I also enjoy running out from cover because the controls have inverted on me. I honestly don't think this aspect could have been worse if they tried.

    Something else that bugs me is Hideo Kojima's obsession with fan service. A little is fine and can actually improve the experience especially when it's subtle. Half naked women jumping out every 5 minutes and throwing themselves over Snake destroys all immersion for me, but then again, I'm 30 years old and not an adolescent pervert.

    The game does look really nice and the character model interactions are also very good e.g. the punching, carrying bodies and alike.

    A great story just awful game play.    … Expand
  10. Spillseed
    Sep 25, 2015
    0
    I start up the game and encounter my first enemy. I remember I had a tranq-pistol and a knife. I tranquilized the enemy, and didn't want him waking up and compromising my mission, so I used the knife to stab him. After about a dozen or so stabs, my victim gets up. I then turned off my console.
  11. Broyax
    Apr 6, 2017
    2
    MGS 3 reste fidèle à lui-même et à l'esprit débilitant de la série : des cinématiques RAF (Rien A Foutre), un côté mièvre prononcé et une interface à revoir. Toujours la vue subjective qui se contrôle au stick gauche (je suis pas gaucher bordel !!), toujours les mêmes contrôles pourris pour sélectionner les objets, toujours ce problème de caméra trop haute même si on peut la faire pivoterMGS 3 reste fidèle à lui-même et à l'esprit débilitant de la série : des cinématiques RAF (Rien A Foutre), un côté mièvre prononcé et une interface à revoir. Toujours la vue subjective qui se contrôle au stick gauche (je suis pas gaucher bordel !!), toujours les mêmes contrôles pourris pour sélectionner les objets, toujours ce problème de caméra trop haute même si on peut la faire pivoter légèrement, ce qui permet de voir un peu devant soi la plupart du temps.

    Le maniement du personnage reste malheureusement bien pourri et les graphismes dans la jungle sont en net recul de ce que proposait MGS 2 : à la non-jouabilité générale s'ajoute donc la déception technique. MGS 2 était pénible... MGS 3 l'est tout autant et a eu très vite raison de la patience des joueurs les plus indulgents.    … Expand
  12. MatamesiQuieres
    Mar 5, 2018
    10
    I've never been very fan of the MGS series, but this game is a masterpiece, they don't make games like this anymore.
  13. JonsGone
    May 6, 2020
    10
    Self contained MGS game.
    Does not need any context to be played and SHOULD be played no matter what.
    If the game had been a movie it would have been like a 7/10 or maybe an 8 but the "game" part elevates it to a 10. Offers context to the MGS series. Bosses have been greatly improved since MGS2 and (nearly) all of them are unique and memorable even if their difficulty levels are all    Self contained MGS game.
    Does not need any context to be played and SHOULD be played no matter what.
    If the game had been a movie it would have been like a 7/10 or maybe an 8 but the "game" part elevates it to a 10.
    Offers context to the MGS series.
    Bosses have been greatly improved since MGS2 and (nearly) all of them are unique and memorable even if their difficulty levels are all over the place.
    Every inch of the game is packed with secrets.
    Environment is noticeably different from MGS1/2 and is a great way to give a second wind to the series.
    Ocelot is such an arrogant buffoon it's amazing.
    Snake be mirin.
    Camera is a ****
    Camo system is super fun.
    Significant fps drop compared to MGS2.
    Amazing game, must play.
    All hail king croc.    … Expand
  14. Axxypie
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    A very unique experience. One of the best stealth games ever; even a whopping 18 years later. Theres so much detail put into this game, it's mind-blowing. For example: You can ricochet revolver bullets off of walls and into enemies. (Can you recall a single time that was ever possible?!)
    The negatives are the outdated controls and the somewhat lengthy and frequent load times. If you do    A very unique experience. One of the best stealth games ever; even a whopping 18 years later. Theres so much detail put into this game, it's mind-blowing. For example: You can ricochet revolver bullets off of walls and into enemies. (Can you recall a single time that was ever possible?!)
    The negatives are the outdated controls and the somewhat lengthy and frequent load times. If you do manage to stick with the game, you're in for one hell of a ride.    … Expand
  15. SonyBroWhirrrr
    Nov 15, 2019
    0
    So I booted this ""game"" up, expecting a great game, according to the Kojimadrones. I pressed New Game and was greeded with "A HIDEO KOJIMA GAME" like 8 times within the first 30 seconds of the opening cutscene. I would go on to watch the opening cutscene for 10 minutes straight. Then I got bored, so I got up, took a **** got something to drink and came back 20 minutes later. The openingSo I booted this ""game"" up, expecting a great game, according to the Kojimadrones. I pressed New Game and was greeded with "A HIDEO KOJIMA GAME" like 8 times within the first 30 seconds of the opening cutscene. I would go on to watch the opening cutscene for 10 minutes straight. Then I got bored, so I got up, took a **** got something to drink and came back 20 minutes later. The opening cutscene was still playing. Is this a video game or a movie? I shut the movie off and never booted it up again.… Expand
  16. qwertalper
    Dec 29, 2019
    0
    I hated. **** game is really really **** Because it not working in my PlayStation 3. Just one thing is really good. It is Eva. she is **** sexy.
  17. newjks
    May 12, 2023
    9
    This game is insane and ahead of its time, the story is masterpiece, the survivor gameplay is very innovative, there is no stealth game can even compare to this game. One of the best game in PS2 Era
  18. Blvck_shark
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    I played this game when i was like 12, I remember the feeling of emptiness and sadness when i finished it because i had enjoyed it so much i didn't want it to end.
  19. Snake!
    Mar 1, 2005
    10
    Ohh this is good game i can´t belive some people give it a 0 and they say "konami is a mockery of a company" you guys need a real game like mgs 3, this a great game!! buy it!!
  20. JoeP.
    Mar 3, 2005
    10
    This game is the best game in the world to me. it never gets boring.
  21. Donkay
    Mar 4, 2005
    10
    Can't go wrong with Snake if you like Special Ops games. You'll spend countless hours on this game yet it'll seem to just wiz by cuz of the fun gameplay. The graphics are awesome and the storyline is nicely done.
  22. AlbertoC.
    Apr 5, 2005
    10
    Greatest Game Of All-Time. Nuff said.
  23. Tonydannie
    Aug 7, 2005
    10
    I loved this game!! Very challenging and the Boss fights are great. my favorite will have to be "The End" sniping fight. This game is with out a doubt the best yet in the metal gear solid series. The story is amazing and it makes better sense then "Sons Of Liberty" And the score is as good as any score in a film( granted it is a film composer's ). But it is as god if not better then I loved this game!! Very challenging and the Boss fights are great. my favorite will have to be "The End" sniping fight. This game is with out a doubt the best yet in the metal gear solid series. The story is amazing and it makes better sense then "Sons Of Liberty" And the score is as good as any score in a film( granted it is a film composer's ). But it is as god if not better then the films this man has scored. Best game ever!!! Until Metal Gear Solid 4 of course.… Expand
  24. JesseJ.
    Jan 10, 2005
    10
    This is a great game i dont have to say anything, just look at the reviews!!!!!!
  25. Gareth
    Nov 4, 2005
    10
    Perfect. A slightly long intro scene will only bother you when you play through the game a second time. MGS had length issues, MGS 2 had pacing problems, Snake Eater has neither and appart from the suggestive subtitle, it has no flaws. Touches of genious such as the very long ladder climb as the music fades in, the increadable graphics atop the cliff, the best ending to a videogame ever Perfect. A slightly long intro scene will only bother you when you play through the game a second time. MGS had length issues, MGS 2 had pacing problems, Snake Eater has neither and appart from the suggestive subtitle, it has no flaws. Touches of genious such as the very long ladder climb as the music fades in, the increadable graphics atop the cliff, the best ending to a videogame ever which needs to be seen to believe superb voice acting and plot and great characters all round. Packed with witt, charm and shear balls its the most perfect action/adventure game you can buy on any of the 3 consoles right now. Trust me, you'll take a week of work to play it none stop and itill stay with you long after you have finished. Top class.… Expand
  26. RickN.
    Oct 17, 2005
    9
    If everyone put this much effort into making games, then the world would be a much better place. I know its not everyones cup of tea from reading some reviews, most of which are from MGS newcomers, who complain about cutscenes being to long, the camera being crap etc. These are valid points of course, but anyone else who's played the MGS games since the PS1 original are more than If everyone put this much effort into making games, then the world would be a much better place. I know its not everyones cup of tea from reading some reviews, most of which are from MGS newcomers, who complain about cutscenes being to long, the camera being crap etc. These are valid points of course, but anyone else who's played the MGS games since the PS1 original are more than used to these flaws. Even so, the sheer quality of this game makes up for these problems one hundred fold. The graphics, the characters, the weapons, the gadgets, the boss fights, the stealth tactics, the atmosphere of tension created throughout the game, the close quarter combat system, the cutscenes and overall coolness of the game are just all unreal. Plus theres just way to many secrets in the game to list here, its just crazy how much works gone into it. People who know the MGS series will love it more than anything, people who are new to it, just open your mind a bit. This game is amazing and makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.… Expand
  27. SolidusSnake
    Jan 31, 2005
    9
    I have always been a fan of the metal gear solid series . The first metal gear solid for playstation was amazing . I was a bit disapointed by the sequel bacause of Raiden and the plot witch wasnt all that interesting and original.Now Snake Eater is stil a great game better than Sons of Liberty and almost equal with the original.The problem is that it could be a perfect game if only they I have always been a fan of the metal gear solid series . The first metal gear solid for playstation was amazing . I was a bit disapointed by the sequel bacause of Raiden and the plot witch wasnt all that interesting and original.Now Snake Eater is stil a great game better than Sons of Liberty and almost equal with the original.The problem is that it could be a perfect game if only they changed the camera.They changed the era and the whole set of the game but they still have the same camera. Its in the jungle now and there is no radar which makes the camera more of a problem than a help. The camera ruins some of the experience of being in the jungle but overall its the best adventure game of the year.… Expand
  28. JoshA.
    Jan 5, 2005
    10
    The perfect game. What else can I say?
  29. CoryP.
    Oct 9, 2005
    9
    Smash or trash and this game is well above the ranking system here.(it was deducted a mark for mentioning Raiden in the game, if you were wondering). The best MGS to date. The story, graphics, sounds, gameplay are all god like. To this date from purchasing it when it first came out, I'm still playing the game (I have beaten the game many times) and still finding new things to do. It Smash or trash and this game is well above the ranking system here.(it was deducted a mark for mentioning Raiden in the game, if you were wondering). The best MGS to date. The story, graphics, sounds, gameplay are all god like. To this date from purchasing it when it first came out, I'm still playing the game (I have beaten the game many times) and still finding new things to do. It will be a major improvement when the 4th of the series comes out but I really need it NOT to have Raiden in it to enjoy beyond all possibilties. Better yet the best choice ever would be if Snake decides to shoot Raiden right in the face point blank with a stinger missle.… Expand
  30. BlakeY.
    Feb 20, 2005
    10
    Wonderful game.
  31. AnonymousAnonymous
    Feb 3, 2005
    10
    Like this was the best game I played. All my other friends think Halo 2 sucks( Most think so). This is or should be the best game of the year, not Halo 2.
    If I rated Halo 2, it would be an 8. (I like Halo 2, but MGS 3 RULES, whoever doesn't think so sucks.)
  32. RafaelH.
    Feb 4, 2005
    10
    Just one comment : the best MG game so far and one of the best games I played, and I hve played a lot .
  33. MattB.
    Mar 1, 2005
    10
    Oh my God!, this game is so good!, my sons and I have played and finished the game so many times, yet we just keep coming back for more. The game is so life like, the first time I played it, after beating the sorrow, I had my first Nightmare in 30 yrs. WOW!...
  34. BenN
    Mar 16, 2005
    8
    It's good yer, but how can anyone even begin to justify how its better than metal gear solid 2 ?!?!?!?!?
  35. Kei
    Mar 25, 2005
    10
    A game, no a virtual movie made with real passion.
  36. MartinK.
    Mar 20, 2005
    10
    This is the best game of all... until a new MG comes out! Praise Kojima!
  37. ThebiggestMGSfanintheworld
    Jun 16, 2005
    10
    Quite franckly, the best computer game I have ever played. Well, since I played the first MGS!!!
  38. JesseS.
    Jun 18, 2005
    10
    Yet ANOTHER great Metal Gear Solid game! Heralded as the best in the series by many, this game is easily one of the greatest games you will play on the Playstation 2 console. The graphics are easily some of the best the PS2 can do, pushing the limitations of the console. The gameplay is VERY deep. There are so many things to do, items to find, etc. that you will want to play through this Yet ANOTHER great Metal Gear Solid game! Heralded as the best in the series by many, this game is easily one of the greatest games you will play on the Playstation 2 console. The graphics are easily some of the best the PS2 can do, pushing the limitations of the console. The gameplay is VERY deep. There are so many things to do, items to find, etc. that you will want to play through this game more than once. The game is also a lot longer than the other Metal Gear solid games, taking 20 to 25 hours on a first time through the game. The controls are the usual for the PS2 Metal Gear Solid games, which is not a bad thing at all. And the story is VERY compelling, especially if you are a Metal Gear Solid fan. If you are, you definitley wouldn't want to miss this story! Overall, one of the greatest games for the PS2 in 2004, and probably for the rest of the life on the console. A must-have!… Expand
  39. NathanR.
    Jun 9, 2005
    9
    It's excellent but confusing 2 bring all of the other metal gear solid storys together and get the correct endind because i thought that snake liquid and solidus were clones of big boss.
  40. SimonK.
    Aug 12, 2005
    10
    Hideo Kojima does it once again this is one of the best games ever made crisp graphics excellent sound and gameplay that takes the stealth genre to the next level. You dont have it What the hell are you doing. Go buy it!!!!!
  41. GarrethDouble'R'
    Aug 28, 2005
    10
    Superb graphics, completely unbelievable boss fights, astonishing music, a compelling story and enough genius moments to write pages about. What's most incredable about Metal Gear Solid 3 is that it WILL ruin most other games for you. Once you let yourself fall in love with Snake Eater, it breaks your legs and keeps you in its basement for good.
  42. SamD.
    Feb 3, 2006
    9
    Of the MGS series, this is the one that surprised me the most. At first I was thinking "same old, same old" except that everything was outside. As I went through I couldn't believe how engaging the cheeziness of the plot was and how much it felt like a James Bond film. On the other hand there were major changes to the theme which I won't spoil, but by the end you really felt Of the MGS series, this is the one that surprised me the most. At first I was thinking "same old, same old" except that everything was outside. As I went through I couldn't believe how engaging the cheeziness of the plot was and how much it felt like a James Bond film. On the other hand there were major changes to the theme which I won't spoil, but by the end you really felt like you had been through the whole ordeal that Snake just went through. The hunting and healing aspects of the game are a level of involvement in games which I think should be more prevalent. Its not just about get some place, killing some guy, running over here, using this item, etc. It was a constant struggle (albeit, a fun struggle) to do anything in the game because of that aspect. It sucks you right in.… Expand
  43. ChrisZ.
    Jan 1, 2007
    10
    If people only played past the first few missions instead of saying "I'm done" would they see the amazing work and story line.
  44. AlN.
    Mar 10, 2007
    10
    After 2 years still the best game I have ever played.
  45. GrayFox
    Jul 4, 2007
    10
    The Guy At Detroit Free Press must be very rough huh?Who played original MG and GMS on other consoles knows the story not just rambo 3 behind it man! Think befor You press and choose wisely because this game have more work in it than you think. Big Red i cant believe you AI is easy??PLay On EU extreme noob!T he Story is crazy? Make better with the whole MGS universe!!Y ou stupid people The Guy At Detroit Free Press must be very rough huh?Who played original MG and GMS on other consoles knows the story not just rambo 3 behind it man! Think befor You press and choose wisely because this game have more work in it than you think. Big Red i cant believe you AI is easy??PLay On EU extreme noob!T he Story is crazy? Make better with the whole MGS universe!!Y ou stupid people who never think just write that bull**it here !keep thinking. Respect To Other Players who take this game with honor.… Expand
  46. JohnnyS.
    Nov 19, 2004
    10
    Another great kojima work. these games have real character.
  47. RobG.
    Nov 19, 2004
    9
    With videogames, one should trust the majority. it's perhaps the only medium in which i would advise you to trust the majority, anyway. games are interesting in this fashion: when a good game comes out, there is not nearly the amount of polarization as there would be in, say film. in short, everyone prolly really likes halo 2 because it's a very fun game. on the other hand,With videogames, one should trust the majority. it's perhaps the only medium in which i would advise you to trust the majority, anyway. games are interesting in this fashion: when a good game comes out, there is not nearly the amount of polarization as there would be in, say film. in short, everyone prolly really likes halo 2 because it's a very fun game. on the other hand, uninspired wastes-of-time (well...all videogames are, but that's beside the point) like the new bad boys video game will be chalked up as an entertainment commodity collectively hated by the masses, and with just cause. but, like all review consensus, you're likely to run into at least one or two stragglers who will tell you that, "it's not nearly as good as it was hyped up to be" or "this other game is better." with the latest metal gear (snake eater), the obvious argument for not liking the game would be the dated graphics, control and camera scheme all to be blamed by the ps2's nearly obsolete specs. of course, when i first started up my copy of snake eater, the first thought that popped into my head was not the graphical quality or the camera problems but the fact that i was playing another metal gear solid game. no other game franchise in history has done mature gamers a greater duty. simply put: yes, the graphics (though non-comparable to the x-box) are phenomenal and really push the ps2; yes, the gameplay is the best ever in an mgs game; yes, the game is better than metal gear solid 2 which at first was very well received until rayden (the protagonist) must have gotten on the gamer's nerves when they played it a second time through. so why the 9? well. i'm afraid that i have a big heart for the original metal gear solid on the playstation. that was a perfect game. snake eater, on the other hand, is longer, more fun, and a much prettier game. but let's just call snake eater the second greatest gaming story ever told. kojima continues to throw a-level action movie themes and practices into stories that are, at their core, truly romantic, which is a very tough thing to pull off, indeed. and the bondesque theme-song and opening credits for the game will make the hair stand up on your arms even though they may actually be derivative. but it's a very difficult task to do what movies have done with the concept of interactive video games. kojima is a video game revolutionary and like i said before: my only thought when starting this game was, "huzzah! another metal gear game!" … Expand
  48. BrandonW.
    Nov 19, 2004
    10
    This game is really exciting and the story has you trying to guess whats gonna happen next and then surprises you.
  49. Yoda/on/crack
    Nov 25, 2004
    10
    I havn't had this much fun playing a game in some time now. And i play a ton of games, so thats saying something. I gave this game a 10 b/c it does a great job of sucking you into the story. Once i started playing the game i couln't put it down. Yes, the ps2 is showing its age, but i'm willing to put up with it b/c of games like MGS3. Not many games have the kind of I havn't had this much fun playing a game in some time now. And i play a ton of games, so thats saying something. I gave this game a 10 b/c it does a great job of sucking you into the story. Once i started playing the game i couln't put it down. Yes, the ps2 is showing its age, but i'm willing to put up with it b/c of games like MGS3. Not many games have the kind of gameplay that MGS3 has. Another reason would have to be the fact that kojima cut down on the cutscenes compared MGS2. With less cutscenes the games storyline flows better. … Expand
  50. James
    Dec 11, 2004
    10
    This game is friggin incredible. My Game of the Year.
  51. BenjitheGreat
    Dec 20, 2004
    9
    I liked MGS1, didnt like MGS2 so much. As far as pure action gameplay goes, MGS3 is far superior to its predecessors. The best part for me was exploring the jungle environments for animals that you could kill and then eat for stamina. I also enjoyed the new camoflauge system, great concept. Sneeking on the ground through underbrush, then picking off a guard with your tranq gun, then I liked MGS1, didnt like MGS2 so much. As far as pure action gameplay goes, MGS3 is far superior to its predecessors. The best part for me was exploring the jungle environments for animals that you could kill and then eat for stamina. I also enjoyed the new camoflauge system, great concept. Sneeking on the ground through underbrush, then picking off a guard with your tranq gun, then slashing on the ground with your knife was great fun. My complaint with MGS3 is similar to the complaints i had with MGS2. The plot is sometimes convoluted and the scenes drawn out too much. Overall, this game is awesome.… Expand
  52. JoeT.
    Dec 3, 2004
    10
    mgs3 jungles, caves,swamps etc. is superb looking. Things like different kind of snakes,frogs,birds,fish catching them all is tricky specially on higher difficulty. 2 things i wish they done is, first i wish they put the camouflage uniform in an item window similar to equipping your box,weapon,binoculars. it'll be much quicker to changed your outfit more frequently. 2nd thing is i mgs3 jungles, caves,swamps etc. is superb looking. Things like different kind of snakes,frogs,birds,fish catching them all is tricky specially on higher difficulty. 2 things i wish they done is, first i wish they put the camouflage uniform in an item window similar to equipping your box,weapon,binoculars. it'll be much quicker to changed your outfit more frequently. 2nd thing is i wish hideo kojima spread out the camouflage uniform, force naked snake to play the game without any weapon only ap sensor,thermal google throughout game, only unlocking them if they finish the game, at different levels of difficulty. Kojima is a bit influenced by the critics, especially with the legendary cobra units, the characters like the fury, the pain, the fear, the end, was not thoroughly explained backstory of superb characters which is quite sad, i really love long cutscenes of mgs2 character explanation. please bring back the dog tags( completed all dg tgs in mgs 2 sons of liberty/substance 2001/2002) Raiden is a good character, i cant understand people hating him, especially what he experienced as child used as war soldier and his parents being killed, I'm even doubting some critics if they played mgs2 for complaining about raiden, if your a critic i want you to listen and play mgs2 again and listen to col. campbell and rose last codec transmition to Raiden before the last fight w/ solidus snake(itll explain you why raiden, was chosen for S3 plan(selection for societal sanity)Raiden and Rose combination is outstanding character development) I love mgs series for humor, personatily, uniqueness of the characters, story, emotion of the game. rewarding story.. A must buy game for excellent gaming experience. … Expand
  53. CalvinS.
    Dec 4, 2004
    10
    The best Metal Gear Solid game ever.The Cobra Units is my best part.This game is both for parents and kids.The End and The Sorrow are the 2 best Cobra Units and the hardest.This game provides fun for the family.
  54. SmashOne
    Dec 8, 2004
    10
    This is an excellent game. I was blown away by the the first one but the second was didn't really do it for me. This one has come back to blow me away again. The story line and th eway it's told are brilliant. The camo and the various types of terrain add a lot to the game and show a great deal of originality. The last two got a bit tedious with all the bulidings, rooms and This is an excellent game. I was blown away by the the first one but the second was didn't really do it for me. This one has come back to blow me away again. The story line and th eway it's told are brilliant. The camo and the various types of terrain add a lot to the game and show a great deal of originality. The last two got a bit tedious with all the bulidings, rooms and corridors. Not so here. The boss battles are pretty good and the whole package feels right. Great job by Konami and Hideo. … Expand
  55. AB
    Jan 19, 2005
    10
    MGS3 is one of the most incredible stealth games ever released. The only problem is the bad dialogue. But that doesn't matter because the gameplay is what matters, and MGS3 does gameplay right.
  56. Bishop
    Jan 21, 2005
    10
    This game is really great. I had a hard time getting in to it right from the start but once I beat the prologue I was hooked. Please don't just play the first level and think its too hard, keep playing and you will be glad you did.
  57. GiovanniC.
    Dec 13, 2005
    7
    Still a game worth playing but worse than MGS2. The camera is now frustrating. It was still fine when a radar was available but now it is too easy to get spotted because of it. There are too many things that break the rythm of the game (stalking, camouflage, eating, curing wounds...) and they kill the fun. If MGS2 is like a modern movie, Snake Eater is a movie from the '60, pace included.
  58. JasonS.
    Jan 26, 2005
    10
    I love this game! It's awesome because it's actually set way before the first one. I've beaten all 3 of them.
  59. SolidSnake
    Jan 26, 2005
    10
    This game is great... it is by far the best of the MGS series and ive played and beaten them all. I also think you all will agree with me that this stealth title is much better then the Tom Clancys Splinter Cells games. This brings so many new things to the table and executes them to perfection. Hideo Kojima is an excellenet developer and i hope this isnt the last of the MGS series. This This game is great... it is by far the best of the MGS series and ive played and beaten them all. I also think you all will agree with me that this stealth title is much better then the Tom Clancys Splinter Cells games. This brings so many new things to the table and executes them to perfection. Hideo Kojima is an excellenet developer and i hope this isnt the last of the MGS series. This game brings together the best parts of both worlds, a great fighting/run and gun game with an excellent cut scene selection and stealth movements. If you want a game that will suck you into the storyline and keep you hooked then check out this game, you wont regret it.… Expand
  60. JustinB.
    Jan 26, 2005
    10
    I wasnt much of a fan of the previous 2 installments in the "Solid" series, but this one is amazingly excellent and engrossing. Easily one of the best PS2 games out there.
  61. MateusC.
    Oct 31, 2005
    10
    Doesn't worry: this is the best game of PlayStation 2 and the a shot in the head of Xbox Fanboys. The Largeness and the perfection are gifts in MGS3 and perhaps either therefore that this game brings as many feelings in the players.
  62. AramisG.
    Jan 5, 2005
    9
    So far I have played three of the big games of this season (Halo 2, Metroid Prime 2 and MGS3) and this game was probably the most enjoyable of the them. I can't stress enough how much I enjoyed this. The jungle environments and the 60s cold war era feel are just really well done. I have been to this part of the world and they really nabbed it. The story is decent, yet addictive, with So far I have played three of the big games of this season (Halo 2, Metroid Prime 2 and MGS3) and this game was probably the most enjoyable of the them. I can't stress enough how much I enjoyed this. The jungle environments and the 60s cold war era feel are just really well done. I have been to this part of the world and they really nabbed it. The story is decent, yet addictive, with the highlights being the intriguing characters of The Boss and The End. I reccomend playing through the game with no-radar and force yourself to clear each area without getting spotted. My biggest gripes with this game are with the controls/camera scheme (the reason I am not giving it a 10). It is just time to upgrade to 1st or 3rd person (frontal view). It interefers with some of the early boss fights and generally makes sighting enemies (who are right in front of you!) difficult. Managing the selection menus gets old fast. Also it would have been more classier if The Pain and The Fear had better dialogue. Something about The Fury swaring when you shoot him was just dead on how boss dialogue should go. Lastly, if you nuke an area then return to it later in the game it would be totally devastated not peacfully intact (after Virtuous Mission). Hopefully this game will help inspire a new direction for stealth based games (I am sick of office/industrial complex environments).… Expand
  63. MichaelW.
    Feb 17, 2005
    10
    I thought it was really good and the graphics were amasing.
  64. RyanOlsen
    Feb 18, 2005
    10
    ryencoke you are the most retarted person whos ever rated a game.This game is not for panzies like you, you autta stick to games like Marykate and ashley and olsen go horse riding,or,learn the alpha bet with barbie.You obviously are a newb gamer,because this is the best game ever made.That goes for you too,Chris p.
  65. B.Dollaz
    Feb 22, 2005
    9
    Fun game play. Some akward camera angles (unlike the first two, and cheesy dialog. But hey, it wouldn't be a MGS game without the cheesy dialog.
  66. Wazzupyo
    Feb 24, 2005
    10
    This game is realy great control graphics end the action en stealt is also this game is the best game that i played in my life.
  67. RevolverO.
    Mar 10, 2005
    10
    This is the best game EVER. The story is incredible, and it fills all the gaps about the metal gear story. Big Boss was so right... I just wished they made a game were he would took over the world. Get it, you won't be disapointed. Revolver is the best, make a game just for him and eva! It would be perfect!
  68. JohnR.
    Mar 23, 2005
    9
    Hey Chris P. I think you were playing this game on very easy because this game on Normal is like a real mission because if you get spotted somewhere like a base you screwed and Ryencoke you retard Snake can swim.
  69. AgentH.
    May 1, 2005
    10
    I don't know what to say...BEST GAME EVER!
  70. DanielW.
    May 19, 2005
    7
    Eve disabaying snake souldnt happen in the game and i completed it in one day point to short and when you have to walk eve thats rubbish.
  71. TimoK.
    Aug 19, 2005
    10
    this is fantastic everything about it is so fresh and new. roll on mgs4.
  72. CurtisS.
    Sep 13, 2005
    10
    The game was vary cool but the movies were to long.
  73. KyleK.
    Feb 17, 2006
    10
    One of the best games i have played to memory. The whole feel of it and the story is the best. Music is awesome because it makes the game feel right. hunting and healing wounds is good. boss fights are really good. last boss fight is sooo good especiouly when she talks for ages and then where you get the patriot and finish it off. superb so awesome. this is really good must get.
  74. AkshayD.
    May 4, 2006
    10
    This game is really good. The graphics are excellent. The sounds are breath-taking. The story-line is fabulous and gives the whole sense to the game. The stealth actions are really good and seems so realistic. The way Konami has included a moden story into a jungle is so good. The small details of the game shold be given attention because it makes the game what it is. Boss Battles are This game is really good. The graphics are excellent. The sounds are breath-taking. The story-line is fabulous and gives the whole sense to the game. The stealth actions are really good and seems so realistic. The way Konami has included a moden story into a jungle is so good. The small details of the game shold be given attention because it makes the game what it is. Boss Battles are fantastic. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is recommended to everyone who likes stealth games with a little bit of action and adventure. The Game is fun and enjoyablee.… Expand
  75. Thompson
    May 21, 2007
    10
    A bonafide classic! This is no game, this is an experience!
  76. PaulJ.
    May 29, 2007
    10
    Together with subsistence the best game ever created for the sixth generation consoles.
  77. PawelK.
    Jun 21, 2007
    10
    MGS 3 is perhaps the best video game for the PS2. It has original gameplay that offers tons of replay value, interesting characters and an amazing story line. Although the controls of the game can be cumbersome at first once you get used to them the game really takes off. The game is survival but if you just want to sneak changing the game mode to easy or normal makes that feature almost MGS 3 is perhaps the best video game for the PS2. It has original gameplay that offers tons of replay value, interesting characters and an amazing story line. Although the controls of the game can be cumbersome at first once you get used to them the game really takes off. The game is survival but if you just want to sneak changing the game mode to easy or normal makes that feature almost none existent. The game feels real, there's a huge amount of realism, you heal wounds, hunt animals, lose energy, look through sights to aim weapons(rather than everyone having a laser pointer, enemies react differently depending on where they're shot and so many more innovations. Hideo Kojima makes a gmae that fels like a movie, the cut scenes are long but entertaining and if your a fan and sometimes even if your not the story sucks you in. The greatest thing about metal gear is how it's compatible with most gamers, if you want to be a real spy, you sneak distracting enemies then quietly sneak by or holding them up at knife point for information, if you want to be an ak welding psyco grab some ammo, some rockets and shoot everything that moves(and doesn't move). The 5 difficulty settings very easy, easy, normal, hard and extreme are basically to raise or lower the realism and offer replay value up the ying yang. The game is fun, innovative, with gripping story line a pure classic master peace. Perfect 10.… Expand
  78. ZackM.
    Nov 20, 2004
    10
    Snake Eater pushes gaming to the next level on the PS2. Just play it once and you will know what you
  79. HickmanY.
    Nov 22, 2004
    10
    This is a case of a game being too good. People are becoming jaded and most gamers still think that mindless blow-em-up games are the best ones. How many games out there really change things? If anyone remembers gaming over the last 25 years like I do there have been a handful of games that changed the genre and Metal Gear for NES was a big leap!! Then on the day metal gear solid came out This is a case of a game being too good. People are becoming jaded and most gamers still think that mindless blow-em-up games are the best ones. How many games out there really change things? If anyone remembers gaming over the last 25 years like I do there have been a handful of games that changed the genre and Metal Gear for NES was a big leap!! Then on the day metal gear solid came out and the fist time anyone fought pcycho mantis people nearly pissed themselves. Mgs2 was completely lost on anyone who has a normal IQ and Mgs3 is so good its confusing most people. Whatever you can say about Hideo Kojima he has to be the single most important person in video games today. As far as all the SC fans I can only say that if not for Snake there would be no SC and MGS3 should not be missed... unless you like to dumb things down. … Expand
  80. Sholmes
    Nov 22, 2004
    10
    Once again Metal Gear raises the bar in terms of what to expect in terms of video game storytelling. No other game provides a better mix of story presentation and excellent gameplay. Compared to any Splinter Cell game and their torrid single-player campaigns, complete with the extremely linear gameplay scenarios, laughably bad hit detection, broken AI, and awful animation. All these make Once again Metal Gear raises the bar in terms of what to expect in terms of video game storytelling. No other game provides a better mix of story presentation and excellent gameplay. Compared to any Splinter Cell game and their torrid single-player campaigns, complete with the extremely linear gameplay scenarios, laughably bad hit detection, broken AI, and awful animation. All these make MGS3 look absolutely fantastic, especially some of the environments, which are pehaps the most beautiful on ANY console. Don't let any Splinter Cell zealot with some stupid fanboy agenda try to spin you away, MGS3 is worth a look from everyone.… Expand
  81. JoeS.
    Nov 29, 2004
    10
    This game is sick, i picked it up the day it came out and im hooked, ,the graphics are unbelievable, and it has a brilliant story. Thumbs up Kojima and company.
  82. RaulC.
    Dec 13, 2004
    10
    A Masterpiece! Knowing that the greatest sin of the three top console games(Halo 2, San Andreas, and MGS3) is that they´re all an extension of a winning formula, there is littlle else wrong in here in matters of perfection. Built in the final stages of the PS2 MGS3 might not have the ooohh! and aaahh! provided by the first time experience of watching MGS2 when it appeared onthe A Masterpiece! Knowing that the greatest sin of the three top console games(Halo 2, San Andreas, and MGS3) is that they´re all an extension of a winning formula, there is littlle else wrong in here in matters of perfection. Built in the final stages of the PS2 MGS3 might not have the ooohh! and aaahh! provided by the first time experience of watching MGS2 when it appeared onthe console. Nevertheless this may be the finest example of great graphics on the system to date, a living breathing environment where you feel so inmerse that you could almost fell the moisture arround you. Unfortunately the classic MGS camera falls short to this extraordinary setting and gameplay, even if Kojima stated that they wanted to keep it this way for the trilogy finale. Great storytelling, the best in the series for me, cool characters, and a lot of subtext and details to keep you hooked for a long time. You won´t find a package like this again on this console generation, and unless you hate survival/steallth games, you can´t go wrong here, it's a must buy.… Expand
  83. JWIzBored
    Dec 15, 2004
    10
    I was never a fan of the Metal Gear series. I had started on MGS1 too late, and found the graphics put me off. When MGS2 was out, the hype around it was so overwhelming that I HAD to get a copy. Immediately, I was hooked. The GREAT story, good graphics for its time, incredible detail (look up with binoculars equipped when in the outdoors and poop falls from the sky) made me play it to I was never a fan of the Metal Gear series. I had started on MGS1 too late, and found the graphics put me off. When MGS2 was out, the hype around it was so overwhelming that I HAD to get a copy. Immediately, I was hooked. The GREAT story, good graphics for its time, incredible detail (look up with binoculars equipped when in the outdoors and poop falls from the sky) made me play it to death. Even the whiny, gay-ish Raiden didn't turn me off. After that experience, I was determined to get MGS3: SE. I certainly did not regret it. The great graphics, riveting plot got me hooked. Survival in the jungle is the game's most innovative concept, with the camoflaging, curing and food catching. The detail in this game is amazing! For example, at one point when you have to rescue Sokolov, a scientist, you can shoot into the room he's being held and hear him utter a cry! Absolutely amazing! The bosses in this game might be brilliant for some, or utterly rubbish for others. Bosses range from a Hornet manipulating freak to a sniping old man.. but when you've fought a fat guy on roller skates and a bisexual vampire, it really isn't much. Also in this game, is the appearance of the young Shalashaska, also known as Revolver Ocelot later on in the series. You play as Big Boss, the man who intiated the "Les Enfants Terribles" project, that cloned Solid, Solidus and Liquid Snake. Big Boss is, in my opinion, the most interesting character in the series. Play the game and you'll know. This game is definitely worth buying. It doesn't matter if you are a Metal Gear guru or a newbie wanting to try the series. Just get it!… Expand
  84. Bloomfield
    Dec 26, 2004
    10
    It's amazing... Just amazing...
  85. Ryan
    Jan 11, 2005
    10
    This is the best game ever. Once you get into the game you never want to sleep, eat, drink or anything until you see the credits begin to roll.
  86. KiwiClay
    Oct 13, 2005
    7
    Hideo Kojima is one of the most dynamic game producers in the world, but he needs to get his head out of his own arse and his ego under control. 20 minute cut scenes? No matter how good the story is (and its not that great), that is not warranted. Particularly when much of this time taken by characters repeating and rerepeating core philosophical concepts (which are not as impressive as Hideo Kojima is one of the most dynamic game producers in the world, but he needs to get his head out of his own arse and his ego under control. 20 minute cut scenes? No matter how good the story is (and its not that great), that is not warranted. Particularly when much of this time taken by characters repeating and rerepeating core philosophical concepts (which are not as impressive as Kojima would like us to think) or blathering irrelevance. As usual, the Japanese sense of humour and plot/character development fail to translate to a Western audience, though that can hardly be blamed on anything more than cultural idiosyncrasies on both sides. The camera system is indeed flawed - almost to a fatal degree. Try stalking an enemy soldier southwards so you can't see them on your screen, and you don't know when to act. Infuriating. What maintains this game however, and keeps it as a "good" game, are moments of sheer gaming bliss scattered strategically throughout the game, particularly the boss battles. The graphics and sound are gorgeous (though some of the voice acting... why does Snake have to deliver every line in the same constipated tone? They need a new actor) and when the game allows you to play it your way, it couldn't be more fun. A muddled, messy, but ultimately enjoyable game.… Expand
  87. Jake
    Dec 15, 2005
    10
    Everything about this game is great.....except maybe the camera view, but good ol' Hideo fixed that for Subsistance coming out later this month....but everything else in this game makes up for it. I never thought the PS2 could spit out such amazing stuff as in this game, and nothing is pre-rendered. The End has to be the best boss fight in any game ever. Even better than anything Everything about this game is great.....except maybe the camera view, but good ol' Hideo fixed that for Subsistance coming out later this month....but everything else in this game makes up for it. I never thought the PS2 could spit out such amazing stuff as in this game, and nothing is pre-rendered. The End has to be the best boss fight in any game ever. Even better than anything Resident Evil 4 had to offer. For those of you who have it, the dolby surround will just blow you away. Get the optical out just for this! Can't wait for MGS4 for ps3! ya'll should check out the trailer!… Expand
  88. AndrewG.
    Dec 2, 2005
    10
    this is the best metal gear solid game ever... no i think its one of, if not the best game ever.
  89. NiklH.
    Jan 29, 2005
    10
    One word for this game is AWESOME well i read the review of this game before on metacritics a month ago and after a while i bought this game all i can say its one of the best games on ps2 and people if u have not bought this game then go ahead and buy this game, and who says that ps2 cannot generate very good graphics check this game u will come to know what good graphics are thank u.
  90. Sideburns
    Feb 14, 2005
    10
    Haven't played this yet but to the whimp who said thats its not "user friendly" - get a life. Yeah, this game isnt for amatuer, platform loving wanabees who only enjoy gaming fluff. If your not willing to challenge yourself and learn how to play then thats your loss. Go back to playing GT3 and ratchet and clank and leave the real games to the rest of us. The metal gear solid Haven't played this yet but to the whimp who said thats its not "user friendly" - get a life. Yeah, this game isnt for amatuer, platform loving wanabees who only enjoy gaming fluff. If your not willing to challenge yourself and learn how to play then thats your loss. Go back to playing GT3 and ratchet and clank and leave the real games to the rest of us. The metal gear solid franchise has been one of the most interesting and elaborate experiances in gaming history and i suspect that SE will continue this fine tradition. Im waiting for the PAL release which is y i haven't played yet. Looking foward to it.… Expand
  91. BrennanM.
    Feb 28, 2005
    10
    Metal Gear Solid 3, despite the fact that the series is showing it's age, manages to be the best game in the series.
  92. BigDog
    Feb 28, 2005
    10
    It was the greatest game ever. Mad proops to Kojima for that.
  93. RobertS.
    Mar 19, 2005
    10
    "Simply breathtaking", even that doesn't do it much, if any justice. I hope its not the last one. :( maybe until the PS3 comes out :)
  94. THISGAMEISTHEBEST
    Apr 16, 2005
    10
    This game is spectacular, anyone who doesnt think this game is good or think it sucks, is out of their mind, in fact anyone who says it sucks is a [Ed: Come now...], this is the most realistic game i have ever played along with metal gear solid 1 and 2. this game has the best graphics, the story keeps it interesting, the fact that you can heal yourself, have a range of weapons and tactics This game is spectacular, anyone who doesnt think this game is good or think it sucks, is out of their mind, in fact anyone who says it sucks is a [Ed: Come now...], this is the most realistic game i have ever played along with metal gear solid 1 and 2. this game has the best graphics, the story keeps it interesting, the fact that you can heal yourself, have a range of weapons and tactics to use throughout the game makes it even more phenomenal. The controls are very easy, its like any other new game you get, just leanr it and get used to it. The AI is amazing, and the way you have to hide and outsmart the enemy if your caught makes the game even more realistic. Now anyone who says this game is garbage, is a complete moron and shouldnt be allowed to play and game console. There are a few flaws, but wat game doesnt have flaws, because there are soldiers who can contorl bee's or control electricity or act like a spider or anything like that makes the game fake BUT good and different, and these difference make you as a gamer challenged in the enviorment provided as well as the weapons and other items. Hideo Kojima is by far the best producer in the gaming industry. The script was well acted also. Whoever rates this game below an 8 obviously doesnt know anything about the facts i just pointed out about this game and the detail put into. Those type of gamers play crash bandicoot, or city crisis, or some garbage game that has no detail, or organized scripts or good gameplay. I've never been in the jungle at war but i can garantee that this game make you feel you are there virtually. I suggest you play at night time for better experience. Greatest Series ever.… Expand
  95. LaliluL.
    Apr 26, 2005
    8
    Ridiculous. this game espionage gamers everywhere cringe with happiness. this game has amazing graphics, a storyline that patches up a lot of holes in the METAL GEAR timeline, but also leaves me wondering a few things... This games downsides were definitely the long strung out cinematics. They take so long you almost forget where you are or what you did last, also the lack of specialRidiculous. this game espionage gamers everywhere cringe with happiness. this game has amazing graphics, a storyline that patches up a lot of holes in the METAL GEAR timeline, but also leaves me wondering a few things... This games downsides were definitely the long strung out cinematics. They take so long you almost forget where you are or what you did last, also the lack of special features was a stab in the back, and the snake vs monkey was just ridiculous therefore turning the knife in my already stabbed back.… Expand
  96. EraquarP.
    Dec 1, 2006
    10
    Metal Gear Solid 3 is the best game ever made I even shed a small tear at the end.
  97. BigB0SSNakedSnake
    Feb 11, 2006
    10
    Metal Gear is the definitive PlayStation series. Snake Eater is by far the best of the series. The jungle gameplay was nice to change up the facility type action that was seen in MGS and MGS2. The story is about 3 times longer (I'm talking about cutscenes and gameplay) than the previous two. I dig the camo and face paint setup, the food eating setup, and the backpack storage forMetal Gear is the definitive PlayStation series. Snake Eater is by far the best of the series. The jungle gameplay was nice to change up the facility type action that was seen in MGS and MGS2. The story is about 3 times longer (I'm talking about cutscenes and gameplay) than the previous two. I dig the camo and face paint setup, the food eating setup, and the backpack storage for items and weapons. If you haven't played this game yet, then you're messed up. If not, wait for MGS3: Subsistence to come out in March, 2006. It's the updated version of Snake Eater with added online features.… Expand
  98. Mr.E
    Aug 26, 2006
    10
    I loved this game. One of the best games I've ever played. I can't til the PSP sequel comes out.
  99. LJ
    Mar 29, 2007
    10
    A milestone for gaming! Without a doubt, this has some of the best story-telling I have ever come across to in anything. For me this is tied with Zelda: OOT for the best game ever and it's also the best prequel ever made! Is that good!
  100. DD
    Mar 29, 2007
    10
    A magnificent achievement in gaming! MGS3 can challenge any great film in terms of terrific story-telling- strong, compelling characters, and fantastic action sequences that are to die for.
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#5 Best PS2 Game of 2004
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#2 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#3 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 68 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 68
  3. Negative: 0 out of 68
  1. netjak
    90
    When all is said and done, Snake Eater achieves what no other game can on such a level: complete immersion into an action-driven interactive movie.
  2. Gaming Target
    98
    Is Metal Gear Solid 3 the best game of the year? Yes. Is Metal Gear Solid 3 the best in its series? No.
  3. AltGaming
    90
    There has never been, and will not be for a long time a more convincing and immersive game released.
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