Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 860 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 700 out of 860
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 860
  3. Negative: 139 out of 860
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  1. Richard_dias
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Playing that on the PS2 was something else back in the day. I didn't even understood English, and got hooked either way. Great to see it is finally coming to PC (even if that Konami collection seems kinda lazy)
  2. GTShill
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    Never has an expansion made a perfect game more perfect. MGS3 is completely timeless. Subsistence more so. It takes a while to get used to but after that no other shooter will do. Played it first time 2 years ago and now can’t play anything but Metal Gear.

    Will I ever find a game better?

    (Apart from Gran Turismo 4 naturally)
  3. Alex_Pilgrim008
    May 25, 2023
    10
    This updated re-release of "Snake Eater" could've been named "The Ultimate Edition". Konami added a number of improvements (including a better camera), bonus items and fully-fleshed out online modes. In a way, this was even better than "Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance" which also included a slew of new material. A must have for fans of the original MGS 3 game. It's too bad the onlineThis updated re-release of "Snake Eater" could've been named "The Ultimate Edition". Konami added a number of improvements (including a better camera), bonus items and fully-fleshed out online modes. In a way, this was even better than "Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance" which also included a slew of new material. A must have for fans of the original MGS 3 game. It's too bad the online multiplayer games only lasted a year. I would rate this with a 10 out of 10.… Expand
  4. Auto765
    May 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un gran juego, sin duda de los mejores de la ps2, una historia extraordinaria y una jugabilidad muy buena para aquella época sin duda mgs es el padre de los juegos de sigilo… Expand
  5. THOUSANDEYEKAii
    May 5, 2023
    10
    My favorite Metal Gear Solid and my fourth favorite game of all time. They took a nearly perfect video game and made it even better.
  6. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 10
  7. Rasugo
    Sep 5, 2022
    8
    Спасибо за вид от третьего лица, онлайн на ПС 2 не нужен был в принципе никогда.
  8. Bu3abeddd
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    Amazing game amazing story amazing characters amazing gameplay amazing soundtrack amazing stealth amazing bosses = MASTERPIECE THANKS HIDEO KOJIMMMMA
  9. kyle20ellis
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    I first bought MGS3: Snake eater after renting it about forty times because I loved it so much. Than for my birthday last year I bought Subsistance and fell even more in love. The only thing that ever bothered me about Snake Eater was the camera but I got used to it. Then Subsistance made it the best ever. This game had one of the greatest stories of any game ever and the best replay valueI first bought MGS3: Snake eater after renting it about forty times because I loved it so much. Than for my birthday last year I bought Subsistance and fell even more in love. The only thing that ever bothered me about Snake Eater was the camera but I got used to it. Then Subsistance made it the best ever. This game had one of the greatest stories of any game ever and the best replay value by far. Plus the different ways to take on a situation keep the game play fresh. The boss battle are creative with several different strategies to take them out. (Unless your one of those speed gamers who just rushes through them) With magnificent graphics,(I have an Xbox 360 and this game still impressesme) and amazing action/stealth game play, this game is truly unique. The game designers clearly worked hard to study how the guns work because there only a few errors in total. Nothing beats the feeling of taking out 8 guards with your Colt M1911A1 and get eight head shots without alerting anyone. This game is so amazing, that I can't imagine how good MGS4 will be. I'd give this game a 100/10!!!! As many say that "The Godfather" is the movie to end all movies, This game is the game to end all games.....Bravo Hideo Kojima, another masterpiece.… Expand
  10. Axiston
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This is more than just a game. It's an experience. A great game to get into the Metal Gear Solid series
  11. PS1Snake
    Sep 30, 2021
    10
    MGS3 has some of the best written characters and dialogue in anything I've ever watched or played, and has some of the best, and most challenging, gameplay in any stealth game. The bosses are perfect, the level design is great. There is so much detail in every room it's wild. It is without a doubt my favorite Metal Gear game, and probably my favorite stealth game.
  12. Onlyclassicvg1
    Jun 24, 2021
    10
    Este juego es un gran juego con una excelente historia con un juego divertido y muchos momentos intensos. La versión original (devoradora de serpientes) no fue genial solo por el ángulo de la cámara y es por eso que es mucho mejor. no hay mucho valor de repetición para el juego en sí, pero la subsistencia viene con bonificaciones que lo anuncian. Desafortunadamente, no puedo revisar elEste juego es un gran juego con una excelente historia con un juego divertido y muchos momentos intensos. La versión original (devoradora de serpientes) no fue genial solo por el ángulo de la cámara y es por eso que es mucho mejor. no hay mucho valor de repetición para el juego en sí, pero la subsistencia viene con bonificaciones que lo anuncian. Desafortunadamente, no puedo revisar el contenid… Expand
  13. gamingmachinery
    May 21, 2021
    10
    this game is the worst evar!!,
    there is no first person cardboard boxing. kojima was mad because of this review...
  14. Lukegoodguy
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    Best game hands down.
    I find myself playing this game over and over... there's a certain vibe to the game , you can tell that the game is well made .Deserves every positive review.
    I got no complain ... It was so well made that I think the game was too short.
    This game made me love the MGS franchise.
  15. suzerain_zeus
    Jan 28, 2021
    9
    Игра бесподобна,безусловно,дополнительный контент стоит своего,но логистика коробки просто отвратительная.На памяти были прецеденты,когда у людей трескался диск из-за неудобного второго крепления,пострадал к тому же и сам от этого,на дужке появилось несколько трещин.Игра бесподобна,безусловно,дополнительный контент стоит своего,но логистика коробки просто отвратительная.На памяти были прецеденты,когда у людей трескался диск из-за неудобного второго крепления,пострадал к тому же и сам от этого,на дужке появилось несколько трещин.
  16. fmcs74
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    The definitive, rectified version of one of the greatest games of all time.
    ***** (5.00)
  17. tukumalu
    Jan 1, 2021
    9
    Still the magnum opus of MGS series with its cinematic ending. The game had both the best shining qualities and the worst flaws of Hideo
  18. frederik1478
    Dec 16, 2020
    9
    From my viewpoint this is the best Metal Gear Solid game in the series, The gameplay and graphics from the PS2 is just amazing the boss fights are some of the best in the series, and a boss fight against the End is one of my favorites, I finished it 2 times In 2 days I got all the clothes the first time and I got the Peace Walker trophy the second time, I cannot recommend this game enough
  19. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    OVERALL - 99%

    Gameplay - 10/10 Graphics (for time) - 10/10 Story - 10/10 Game Length - 8/10 Characters - 10/10 Level/Area Design - 8/10 Atmosphere - 8/10 Sound Effects - 9/10 Soundtrack - 8/10 Replay Value - 9/10 I think this might be my favourite game of all time. It's the best beginning to the Metal Gear series I could have asked for. It pulls all the characters and    OVERALL - 99%

    Gameplay - 10/10
    Graphics (for time) - 10/10
    Story - 10/10
    Game Length - 8/10
    Characters - 10/10
    Level/Area Design - 8/10
    Atmosphere - 8/10
    Sound Effects - 9/10
    Soundtrack - 8/10
    Replay Value - 9/10

    I think this might be my favourite game of all time. It's the best beginning to the Metal Gear series I could have asked for. It pulls all the characters and storylines together and like all MGS games there was a lot of care put into the gameplay elements to make this as realistic as a game has ever been. Even now the injury system, stamina bar and the way camo system works makes the game feel possibly the most real action/adventure game there has been.    … Expand
  20. genesisdoes
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    Metal Gear Solid 3 is an absolute masterpiece, I'm not gonna beat around the bush and I'll keep it short. This was the first Metal Gear I ever beat and back then I felt as if it was the greatest video game of all time. Do I agree with that still? I don't know. Does it matter?

    What matters is, as far as I'm concerned, this game is basically perfect. The only sequence in MGS 3 that I didn't    Metal Gear Solid 3 is an absolute masterpiece, I'm not gonna beat around the bush and I'll keep it short. This was the first Metal Gear I ever beat and back then I felt as if it was the greatest video game of all time. Do I agree with that still? I don't know. Does it matter?

    What matters is, as far as I'm concerned, this game is basically perfect. The only sequence in MGS 3 that I didn't have much fun was the escape on the bike. I'm mostly not a fan of forced combat in Metal Gear games and this sequence went on for way too long in my opinion. Other than that, I had such a fun time playing through this game both times. The variety in the gameplay is really what gets me. There are ALWAYS multiple ways to get from point A to point B. The vast attention to detail allows for play styles that just aren't possible with any other stealth games.

    The campy James Bond nature of the story is also a huge plus, dumping most sequel baggage for the sake of easy to understand entertainment. I'm very happy Kojima didn't stop after MGS2, despite the fact that he easily could've. Like I said, it doesn't matter to me what the greatest game of all time is... but I definitely wouldn't argue with you if you said it was MGS3.
    I beat this game in January of 2014 and December of 2019.    … Expand
  21. Cless
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    Probably the fan favorite in this beloved series, and I can see why. This game is incredibly well done, from its characters, graphics, to gameplay and cinematics. For a prequel, it's absolutely amazing. I personally don't prefer prequels but this is a fantastic example on how to do them. That being said this is not my fav MGS game. But that doesn't mean it isn't a fantastic game. I adoreProbably the fan favorite in this beloved series, and I can see why. This game is incredibly well done, from its characters, graphics, to gameplay and cinematics. For a prequel, it's absolutely amazing. I personally don't prefer prequels but this is a fantastic example on how to do them. That being said this is not my fav MGS game. But that doesn't mean it isn't a fantastic game. I adore it. The BOSS ♡… Expand
  22. edmelian
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Si algo le faltaba a este juego era la opcion de poder mover la cámara a nuestro antojo...entonces ya es perfecto.
  23. fernadoJadan
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    El amado MGS3 y puedo entender el gran amor a este juego por la cantidad de cosas positivas que tiene, desde su contexto de guerra fria, su increible y emocional historia, o introducir elementos de supervivencia. No es tan variado en misiones como el juego anterior y ni es tan drastico el cambio grafico, pero debido a su buen final o sus grandes Jefes Finales se le perdona que es un juegoEl amado MGS3 y puedo entender el gran amor a este juego por la cantidad de cosas positivas que tiene, desde su contexto de guerra fria, su increible y emocional historia, o introducir elementos de supervivencia. No es tan variado en misiones como el juego anterior y ni es tan drastico el cambio grafico, pero debido a su buen final o sus grandes Jefes Finales se le perdona que es un juego ligeramente mas limitado que el anterior.
    Como puntos negativo se puede decir que la escopeta esta muy OP, o que Volgin no me convence como villano, pero eso quita la calidad al juego.    … Expand
  24. davidwill4real
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    The definitive experience of what makes a fine piece of art. Not the simple one. The greatest and reflective of the best o f what a expression of art can bring.
  25. UserReviewsLUL
    Feb 15, 2020
    4
    10/10? A masterpiece? Best game ever?
    Who's everyone rating this game like it's a masterpiece?
    To me it's mediocre. It has its peaks. Sometimes it's enjoyable. But as others have said it has too many poor design choices to be good or above that. There's nothing special here. Story is just cliché Stealth TPS with boring conversations adding nothing to the main plot. Combat is mostly    10/10? A masterpiece? Best game ever?
    Who's everyone rating this game like it's a masterpiece?

    To me it's mediocre. It has its peaks. Sometimes it's enjoyable. But as others have said it has too many poor design choices to be good or above that. There's nothing special here. Story is just cliché Stealth TPS with boring conversations adding nothing to the main plot. Combat is mostly unbalanced. Enemies are either too easy or suicide level challenging. It's painfully obvious how the developers made soldiers almost impossible to kill to force people into fighting monsters, so reviews wouldn't say "It's like Goldeneye 007."
    Mission payouts are close to 0. What you're gonna do with 50 Coins? Might as well loot everything and sell that for better profit. Perhaps you earn more later. I might figure that out some day.

    There's alot potential here. The design of the world is impressively detailed (especially rural locations), but that's pretty much the only impressive aspect.

    Back to my question. Who's everyone rating this game like it's a masterpiece?
    I know who. It's kids who aren't old enough to know the true masterpieces of gaming, and those who love it just because of the genre of setting and/or gameplay.
    To me it's nowhere close masterpieces such as My fav cuz im smart.

    I mean... masterpieces such as my fav cuz im smart    … Expand
  26. AmadeusE
    Feb 14, 2020
    5
    Having never played Metal Gear Solid properly(only tried MGS1 as a kid), I wanted to see what all the fuss is about. And since this is chronologically the 1st game in the story, I started with this.

    Sadly, too much focus on stealth, it seems. Not sure if I can knock the game for that, since it's supposed to be a stealth game? Although not being able to pick up enemy weapons doesn't make    Having never played Metal Gear Solid properly(only tried MGS1 as a kid), I wanted to see what all the fuss is about. And since this is chronologically the 1st game in the story, I started with this.

    Sadly, too much focus on stealth, it seems. Not sure if I can knock the game for that, since it's supposed to be a stealth game? Although not being able to pick up enemy weapons doesn't make sense. And the trial and error gets kinda dull, when you get spotted and a small army of enemies comes down on you, and you have nothing to defend yourself with, forcing you to just start over, because it gets pretty stupid and silly at that point. You start the game with only a knife and tranquilizer gun for attacking, and have to spend a pretty a long time like that, it seems. Having so much health, even on HARD difficulty, is also pretty weird. I think you have to repeatedly get hit for well over a minute to die. If this is HARD, I wonder what the lower difficulties are like...

    Snake's voice acting is also a bit overdone. Can't tell if his sarcastic or something every time he talks.    … Expand
  27. DanneSmith
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    Best game ever made. This is the only "old" game I can still go back to and enjoy it.
    Every aspect is masterfully crafted. Gameplay is fun and story is entertaining and meaningful.
    Its only flaw is that they closed down the servers for MGO1.
  28. dggt
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Just finished this masterpiece, everything in this game is great. There are only 2 problems: you can't pause the game during cutscene and story sometimes too complicated, but who cares? it's entertaining and interesting to follow so maybe that's not that big problem to worry about.

    Kodjima is indeed a "genius", this game is still big even for 2020.
  29. Dperks
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    This game is kinda difficult to get into at first with its long cut scenes and strange controls I've played the game before but every time i come back the controls throw me for a loop but once you come accustomed to the controls you really get into the game. Sneaking around listening to dialogue and fighting some really fun bosses its a good time i wouldn't call it perfect some **** kindaThis game is kinda difficult to get into at first with its long cut scenes and strange controls I've played the game before but every time i come back the controls throw me for a loop but once you come accustomed to the controls you really get into the game. Sneaking around listening to dialogue and fighting some really fun bosses its a good time i wouldn't call it perfect some **** kinda cryptic the healing systems can get kinda repetitive in the late game and out of all the fights the Volgin one still pisses me off personally and really id say the game isn't for everyone i mean no game is but whatever the game is still great and is something you should really give a try for your self if you haven't played it yet just give it some time at least until the first boss.… Expand
  30. JuanMaPascual
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    Literally the best game on the PS2. Great graphics for the time, excellent plot, smooth controls and innovative mechanics. If you haven´t played this game yet do it right now, it barely aged as crazy as that may sound. Hideo Kojima is a mastermind.
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#1 Best PS2 Game of 2006
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#21 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006

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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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