Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection | 
| From: Konami
Category: Video Games
List Price: $29.99
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Rating:  147 reviews
Sales Rank: 1732
Platform: PlayStation2
Genre: military_and_espionage_action_games
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Age: 17 - 20 years
Operating System: PlayStation 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 2
MPN: 25078
Model: 25078
UPC: 083717250784
EAN: 0083717250784
ASIN: B001383L36
Publication Date: March 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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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Product Description
Metal Gear Solid Essential Collection PS2
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.
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| Customer Reviews:
 A Kid/Teen's Review July 22, 2010
Somebody
I ordered the games on a Friday, and I got them on the next Wednesday, which was two days before the estimated arrival. Shipping was fine. As far as the games go, I think they are great, considering the time that they were made in. As far as PS1 games go, Metal Gear Solid is pretty good. I just started yesterday, and I can honestly say that I've never played a PS1 game that was better than it. As for the MGS2 and MGS3, I'm hoping to get around to them in a week or two, but I'm confident that they will also live up to their expectations. I only bought these games because I have MGS4, and wanted to know what the whole plot was, and so that I could sell them after. But now that I have them, I think I'll actually keep the games. They are fun, exciting, and I think that the Metal Gear Solid series is one of the best ever made.
MGS collection July 12, 2010
MGS Fan
This is one of the best collection of games that I've bought. It has the best music/gameplay. The graphics in Metal gear 1 are a little shady but the rest great. You get Metal gear solid in two disc original ps0ne format plus manual. Metal gear 2 and 3 in Special edition. I bought it for $20.00 at wal-mart but Its pricey on Amazon. If you are a fan of Metal Gear Solid or thinking of playing the game you shoud get this Collection.
MGS Essentials Overview June 27, 2010
Ian
No Persistence disc means no win for me. I am a HUGE MGS fan and I have the collection in my stock right now (Metal Gear Solid on PSN), Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance, and Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence. To me, the Persistence disc in Subsistence is a win for me! I got the collector's edition of MGS3, too, that includes the "Existance" CD that features MGS3 in a Director's Cut 3-hour length film by Hideo Kojima. Being a huge story fan and MGS fan, I show people the Existence disc to show them how powerful and moving the MGS storyline is! To me, having all those discs is being a true MGS fan. If you do not own all of them, then you are missing out. However, for people who are new to the series and probably don't care about all the extra fun-bags that go around with owning an MGS title, the Collections is necessary to have. If you have a PS3 (which you should) with backwards compatibality, you can play the Essentials on there with virtual Memory Cards that have unlimited space.
Essentials is essential, but the one draw back is the absence of the Persistence disc in MGS3: Subsistence. The Persistence disc also included MG1 and MG2 from the MSX era that are pivotal to the MGS Universe. Like I said, being an MGS fan first, and collections agency second, I do miss the features they've cut out of the Essentials expansion pack. However, by all means, if this is your first time playing the MGS series, and want to lead up to MGS4, Essentials will do. If you are looking for the Ultimate Expansion Pack of MGS titles, look up Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence on Ebay or Amazon and buy that copy!
Great Games for low price! June 19, 2010
Jon Lechner
I have been a fan of the Metal Gear games ever since the original was released on the 8 bit Nintendo in 1987. These are so much better than that. Anyone who has ever played them knows what I'm talking about. As I am writing this, Amazon has the set listed at $50, but I found it at Wal-Mart for $19.96 brand new. So my advice is to do a little shopping, you may be able to find it at a better price. $20 for these fabulous games is a steal!
A Legecy, but Amazon may have some misleading information May 24, 2010
Jacky (Flushing, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you're new to the series, this game will simply take your breath away. Each game's graphics were overly impressive for its time and if you know the series already, you know this is a great value and definitely a collectible.
What's included:
Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid 2:Sons of Liberty (Substance)
Metal Gear Solid 3:Snake Eater (Substance)
MGS3:Substance is included. However, the actual copy of MGS3:Substance was a two disc set and it included a second disc called "Persistence". Persistence included a multiplayer mode that is not available now (because the online service is no longer provided), the old metal gear games that date back to the '80s and more bonuses. This second disc (Persistence) is not included but the first disc is true to it's name. Everything else on the site is as it should be.
What is included in MGS3:Substance is an updated camera and a bunch of other secret bonuses that you will need to purchase the game to find out!
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