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From: Konami
Category: Video Games

List Price: ~~$29.99~~
Buy New: $24.90
You Save: $5.09 (17%)

New (52) Used (13) from $22.99

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

80 reviews
Sales Rank: 660

Platform: Playstation2
Genre: military_and_espionage_action_games
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 17 - 20 years
Operating System: Playstation 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
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MPN: 25078
Model: 25078
UPC: 083717250784
EAN: 0083717250784
ASIN: B001383L36

Release Date: March 18, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:

•	Great Value with 3 Games at one value price.
•	Final chance to get fully immersed in the Metal Gear Solid Universe before the release of MGS 4.
•	Includes Directors Cut of Metal Gear Solid 2 Substance.
•	Includes Directors Cut of Metal Gear Solid 3 Subsistence.
•	Special re-designed packaging artwork from renowned artist Shinkawa.

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Since its inception, the Metal Gear franchise has been one of the most successful game series on any console receiving worldwide recognition and praise. The franchise that pioneered the stealth action genre is back with Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection includes Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3 for the very first time in one collectible package.

From the Manufacturer
Since its inception, the Metal Gear franchise has been one of the most successful game series on any console receiving worldwide recognition and praise. The franchise that pioneered the stealth action genre is back with Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection includes three classic Metal Gear games:

Metal Gear Solid

Lightly armed and facing an army of foes, Snake must avoid firefights in order to survive.
If Snake is discovered, he can utilize advanced weaponry, ranging from silenced pistols to ground-to-air missiles.
Enemies react to sight and sound.
State-of-the-art graphics: Textures, transparencies, models and explosions.
Suspenseful, gripping story with multiple endings for a truly cinematic experience.

Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance

350+ VR missions and 150+ alternative missions.
Play through 5 "Snake Tales" levels involving Solid Snake.
Skateboarding mode lets you explore the Big Shell as Raiden or Snake.
Utilize stealth and infiltration methods, such as diving somersaults, hanging from ledges and using disguises.
Fully interactive environments- bullets pierce steam pipes, smoke reveals laser beams and wet shoes leave footprints.
Powerful musical score composed by Harry Gregson-Williams (Shrek, Armageddon, The Rock)

Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence

Relive history as the cold war and geo-political landscape change.
Outsmart enemies with camouflage, close-quarters combat, stalking, interrogating, climbing, hunting and treating injuries.
Pit yourself against an environment where traps catch enemies and prey, threats lurk in the shadows, and noise alert predators.
Epic musical score composed by Harry Gregson-Williams (Shrek, Armageddon, The Rock) and immersive Dolby Prologic II surround sound.

Customer Reviews: Read 75 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Les Enfants Terribles November 23, 2008
M. Lepe (San Diego)
I will not review each game as that would take quite a chunk out of my life and because I decided to review this package as a whole.

This great package contains Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3.

If you haven't played ANYTHING metal gear solid-related then this is your chance to do so, and prepare for the gigantic title that is Metal Gear Solid 4.

This is perfect for anyone missing a few titles from the series as it's currently very low priced (I got it from a seller here at about [...]). And getting all 3 titles for that is, well, a steal.

Yes, it does not come with ALL the nifty bonus discs that compromise either MGS 2 or 3 but really, if you just want to have the core MGS experience in all its glory, then get this package.

Note: MGS 1 comes in original Playstation 1 discs, fyi.

I don't think konami is stealing our money as some have said, they're LOSING money selling this package. Just search for MGS 1 on ebay, easily it'll net [...] bucks BY IT SELF. Here you get all 3 for [...] bucks (give or take). So stop crying, pop in Snake Eater, and enjoy this incredible saga.

5 out of 5 stars

great collection! for a low price! November 14, 2008
Jose A. Lemos (NJ USA)
All of this titles are being blockbuster on playstion there is not much to say besides you won't find it cheap it, you can find reviews in any game website. the only thing i will like to say is that no matter how old the MGS1 it is ...still being the best!

5 out of 5 stars

Fast Shipping November 4, 2008
Alex Xiong (porterville, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Highly recommend buying from this seller! Package arrived a day earlier than estimated date! Looking forward to buying here again!!

4 out of 5 stars

Good, but not "essential" October 18, 2008
B. Haysom (Montana)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Included in this set are three exceptional games. As has been said far too many times, these games have "redefined the stealth genre". Of course, Metal Gear was about all there was to the stealth genre for years, so what this means is that they are highly improved sequels.

Now that I've brought up Metal Gear, it may be pertinent to mention to prospective buyers that Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake do not come in this packaged deal. It is a shame that they called this the "essential" collection while leaving out the first two games.

The other games are great though, and worth the purchase. Grab the two-disc special edition of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater if you want to play Metal Gear 1 & 2 though. Just don't go on calling this the "essential" collection.

3 out of 5 stars

Frustrating Game for Casual Gamers! October 16, 2008
EKiN (CT)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

OK I'm going against the grain a bit here, but honestly I grew up with the series and loved the originals from NES through PlayStation. However, if you are looking to jump into this game to play a few hours a week this is NOT the game for you! Half the game is stupid plot cinemas, and while the voice acting and graphics are above average it's not really as engaging as you would expect it to be. Furthermore, the controls are really frustrating, if you are used to X being enter for PS/PS2 and PS3 games then you have to get used to the O buttong being the default enter button...sounds simple enough but trust me it's frustrating. Also the close quarters combat mode, which is vital to a stealth game consistenly does not act the way you want it to. I'm still giving this 3 stars because even with all these annoyances I'm playing through because I'm stubbourn, plus it's actually a great deal with all these games under $30...but be warned, if you are a casual gamer this is not the game for you.

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