Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Mar 3, 2003
  • Also On: PC
User Score
9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 80 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 74 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 80
  3. Negative: 2 out of 80

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  1. Watermelon789
    Sep 6, 2011
    9
    Playing the same game with more features adds more replay value to an already classic masterpiece. So for anyone having a little of trouble in what version to buy, I mostly recommend you Substance by no other means. VR missions keeps a nice way of presenting something thats new for this episode, the other funny, fun, awesome new mode is the goofy MGS skate mode, where obviously you will play as Snake or the infamous Raiden as skating on the Big Shell map. Maybe playing the same game with new stuff isn't as fun as playing for the first time the first original version of the game, but though is still a good "new" game/experience that can't be missed .… Expand
  2. ToriA.
    Mar 4, 2003
    10
    I can't wait till the next one comes out Solid Snake is Cool!
  3. SwinkX.
    Feb 25, 2003
    9
    YES!!! this is game is great... Sons of Liberty was fresh... but the only problems were the codec sequences.... i was in awe bout the cutscenes.... but the codec's were boring... now... Splinter cell probably is the better choice of espionage.. but i feel even though it does play better, it's too real for me........ HOWEVER thats not say i dont like it, i LOVE the game, but ps2 is the homestation for MGS2, and if u still want splinter cell, play this first, (it'll do for the month while splinter cell's still on the queue list) then get it, u'll luv both..... and thats a fact....… Expand
  4. Stoney
    Mar 14, 2003
    10
    Metal gear solid rocks. All of the games are the best ever.
  5. CoryL.
    Mar 14, 2003
    10
    It's the best!
  6. JaseM.
    Mar 20, 2003
    10
    My favorite game and possibly the best gameplay around. You'll see few others like it in the gaming world. If you get any game on the PS2 or XBox thought you might have a challenge on XBox from Halo.
  7. JamesR.
    Mar 8, 2003
    10
    cool
  8. LeeP.
    Apr 20, 2003
    10
    The snake tales are my favourite, its the best game ive ever played.i wish they make more of it.
  9. [Anonymous]
    Mar 12, 2003
    10
    Great.
  10. JamesN.
    Mar 13, 2003
    10
    Brilliant masterpiece of modern day gaming. Kojima is a genius!
  11. VulcanRaven
    Mar 20, 2003
    10
    Brilliant! MGS always the best FOREVER!
  12. Mantis
    Mar 21, 2003
    10
    It is sure a perfect follower in MGS 2' s footsteps. Gamers just don't get bored of games like MGS.
  13. Theimminent26
    Mar 27, 2003
    9
    As I said to my friends the plot in this game comes close to whack the first time i played it but they didn't believe me till substance. I don't hate the plot but at times the script is horrible and there are many elements I could do without. all in all though this is a great game.
  14. F.F.
    Mar 28, 2003
    10
    Itz Wokod.
  15. JamesR.
    Mar 8, 2003
    10
    cool
  16. RonL.
    Mar 9, 2003
    10
    Everything is so good about this game! buy it!
  17. Z|nEt
    Apr 21, 2003
    10
    Brilliant !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  18. JimB.
    Aug 1, 2003
    10
    F....ing kickass GO BUY THIS NOW!!!!
  19. AndyS.
    Mar 24, 2003
    10
    A Badass game and for MGS fans get this game you'll really like it.
  20. Vincent
    Apr 14, 2003
    10
    It's the best game i have ever played and its 10 times better than sons of liberty.
  21. MarkG.
    Apr 15, 2003
    10
    I love playing this game!! i am so addicted. it is one of the funnest games i have ever played! it is so cool with all the missions and stuff! i play it all day!
  22. AdemO.
    May 16, 2003
    10
    The snake's new uniform is excellent. I heard that gamecube is getting MGS back to their company to sell again. their new MGS game is MGS The Twin Snake. I wish that PS2 gets the MGS back again to make more and better ones.
  23. KevinV.
    Jul 14, 2003
    10
    This is a great game thats all Im saying.
  24. BigB0SSNakedSnake
    Feb 11, 2006
    10
    As with Sons of Liberty, Substance is a masterpiece. These added features make MGS2 a lot better. Buy or rent this version over Sons of Liberty. Enough said.

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
87 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. GamePro
    90
    Although the PS2 game comes some three months after the Xbox release, this version is the better of the two—mostly because of its superior controls.
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  2. Armchair Empire
    90
    If you totally enjoyed MGS2, this definitive version is certainly worth a look, delivering all of the extras and the original game in one package.
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  3. 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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