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Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Mar 3, 2003
  • Also On: PC
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Metascore
87 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critics What's this?

User Score
9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 62 Ratings

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  • Summary: Solid Snake returns in Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance, the expanded edition of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty with all-new game modes, hidden characters and storylines. Top-secret weapons technology is being mysteriously transported under cover of an oil tanker to an unknown destination. It's up to Snake to infiltrate the transport and keep this deadly weapon of mass destruction from falling into the wrong hands! Featuers 350+ VR Missions and 150+ Alternate Missions, as well as 5 all-new "Snake Tales" side stories. [Konami]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    100
    Given that Snake is the ultimate videogame stud, it's great to work through some new objectives with his gritty new perspective. [Apr 2003, p.87]
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  2. GameZone
    93
    Substance is well designed, tremendous graphically and in the audio department, and a great, addictive ride.
  3. Cheat Code Central
    70
    One of the best looking games on the PS2 to date.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. JimB.
    10
    F....ing kickass GO BUY THIS NOW!!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. KristmundurS
    8
    My real ranking for this game is 8.5. Anyway, this re-release of MGS2 was originally an Xbox exclusive but was later sold for PS2, Xbox and PC. This version of the includes the same main game with slight improvements and add-ons. This version has a bigger replay value than the original release. Over 300 VR training missions that help you practice the game's mechanics and stealth formula also weapons training. There are also five Snake Tales that are mini games starring Solid Snake. They are bit harder with no cutscenes or dialogue. There is also a Skateboarding Mode that resemþles Konami's Revolution Skateboarding game. There is also an interactive DVD called the Document of Metal Gear Solid 2 that is included in the PAL version which has Charcater Models, Area Models, Scetches, script, Game Plan and many more treats. This is a pretty good deal. If you've never played MGS2 settle for this version, but if you do own it but you're not an MGS buff skip it but if you are... go with it!… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. Goggoggo
    6
    actualy a 6.5 !
    • 0 of 1 users said yes

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