Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Mar 14, 2006
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 860 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 700 out of 860
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 860
  3. Negative: 139 out of 860
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  1. JohnnyS.
    Apr 18, 2006
    5
    I was very disappointed with the online play. It doesn
  2. E.L.
    Apr 17, 2006
    4
    While this game has the BEST story and game play I've played in years, the fact that it also has the WORST control system prevents me give it a score more than 4. I find it most annoying and frustrating when switching constantly between the first person and third person view. And some times the camera views get "auto-switched" when I don't even intent to. You can only move While this game has the BEST story and game play I've played in years, the fact that it also has the WORST control system prevents me give it a score more than 4. I find it most annoying and frustrating when switching constantly between the first person and third person view. And some times the camera views get "auto-switched" when I don't even intent to. You can only move around when you are in the third person view, but then you can't see what (or who) is ahead of you. Yes, you can switch to the first person view, but then you can't move in this view, only to look around. It's most frustrating and annoying to walk a few steps, then stop, then change camera view to first person, to look around, then change the view back to third person, then walk another few steps, then repeat the whole process again.… Expand
  3. JoshJ.
    Apr 1, 2006
    9
    I'm a Metal Gear fan that has remained loyal to the series for several years. I will say that Subsistence overall is an improvement over Snake Eater. However, I will not jump on the band-wagon that acclaims the game to be "fricken amazing." The game is mainly amazing because of the previously released SE story and because of Metal Gear Online. There are several things with I'm a Metal Gear fan that has remained loyal to the series for several years. I will say that Subsistence overall is an improvement over Snake Eater. However, I will not jump on the band-wagon that acclaims the game to be "fricken amazing." The game is mainly amazing because of the previously released SE story and because of Metal Gear Online. There are several things with Subsistence that I'm not satisfied with. The manual that comes with the game is skimpy (about 13 pages long). While playing Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, important information is said to be in this skimpy manual - which is a lie. Several secret theaters on Disc 2: Persistence are poorly done (the graphics look crappy when being compared to the gameplay of SE). The same thing can go for the much anticipated Disc 3: Existence. I have the Limited Edition of this game and will say I am extremely dissapointed with Disc 3 - so much so that I barely touch it and will say that it was a waste of $10. The box to the LE (in the US) is opened through the top - as opposed to the open-sided box that the Japanese people received. I'll leave you with the pros of this game. The SE story is much more enjoyable (that is if you didn't play your eyeballs out with the SE version) with the 3D camera. The SE story is also improved a little bit through the now available bonus camos and face paints. The MG and MG2: Solid Snake games are also really cool. MGO, although I haven't tried it yet, appears to be one of the more successful parts of this game (most definitely a major reason as to why people are buying this game in America). If you want this game... expect a balanced amount of pros and cons. If you would rather hang onto your SE copy, then you're not losing out on too much. At about this point in the video gaming industry, I think almost everyone is starting to become annoyed with Metal Gear remakes. I leave you to decide for yourselves.… Expand
  4. StickymanM.
    Mar 27, 2006
    10
    The Metal Gear series just keeps getting better and better. Even the cheats and extras you don't bother with are far and above anything else out there. I can't get enouth Metal Gear.
  5. SamD.
    Mar 24, 2006
    10
    The game was amazing to begin with, and now all this extra content and new gameplay functionality, not to mention the online play. The multiplayer, though it take a bit to get used to, is one of the quickest, coolest, most chaotic games in a long time. This has restored my faith in online gaming and has precluded me renewing XBL this year. A definate must buy, though, even if you The game was amazing to begin with, and now all this extra content and new gameplay functionality, not to mention the online play. The multiplayer, though it take a bit to get used to, is one of the quickest, coolest, most chaotic games in a long time. This has restored my faith in online gaming and has precluded me renewing XBL this year. A definate must buy, though, even if you don't play online. You get MG and MG2 for the MSX!! A crazy, dramatic, fun, funny, and long running series just got better.… Expand
  6. MartinM.
    Mar 23, 2006
    10
    I strongly disagree with Zippy. This game has almost unlimited replay value due to the online. The PS2 online system is stable (no trouble online with this game), what I think you want is a unififed system (XBox).
  7. AndyG.
    Mar 21, 2006
    10
    even if you don't play many games or you aren't that big a metal gear fan, there's simply no reason not to own this. awesome game to begin with, endless bonus features, online mode, and at $30? please. if you don't buy this, then sell your ps2.
  8. ChavezK.
    Mar 16, 2006
    9
    The greatest Metal Gear, with a new camera system, more videos than you can shake a stick at, plus all new multiplayer online modes. Suberb value!
  9. Zippy
    Mar 15, 2006
    4
    Good game, finished it quickly. No replay value at all. P2 needs a stable online system, then it could have scored a 10.
  10. DanW.
    Mar 14, 2006
    7
    Not a big enough change to warrant buying if you already have MGS3 - and the graphics are decidedly not near "next-gen."
  11. MichaelN.
    Mar 14, 2006
    10
    Fantastic game that deserves maximum scores, honestly. The addition of the online mode is perhaps, one of the greatest additions to the Metal Gear franchise ever since it hit the Playstation.
  12. MUIZZI
    Mar 14, 2006
    10
    EXCELLENTE!
  13. DavidL.
    Mar 13, 2006
    10
    Gaming euphoria.
  14. RobertoL.
    Mar 10, 2006
    10
    MGS is the ultimate videogame that everyone can enjoy. With varying difficulties, gorgeous graphics and one of the best videogame stories ever, this game is a must have for everyone with a pulse.
  15. Plamen
    Mar 10, 2006
    10
    Awesome game!
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Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best PS2 Game of 2006
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#4 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
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#21 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 53
  3. Negative: 0 out of 53
  1. PSM Magazine
    100
    Improving on one of the best games ever couldn't have been an easy job, but Kojima Productions was able to do it. They packed this director's cut of "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater", a thrilling and cinematic military stealth action game, so full of tweaks and extras, we wish our review scale went to 11. [Apr 2006, p.73]
  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    98
    Subsistence's awe-inspiring single-player adventure outclasses every other stealth game in existence, including the previous MGS titles. It's the perfect blend of gripping narrative, nuanced gameplay, astonishing (nearly next-gen) graphics, and creative boss battles. [Apr. 2006, p.98]
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  3. IGN
    98
    Subsistence goes a long way towards remedying the few problems of ["Snake Eater"] with a brand new camera system that literally rejuvenates the gameplay. The online mode adds a ton of replay value as well, and has dozens of options to keep you returning to blow away friends late into the night.
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