Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Nov 17, 2004
  • Also On: 3DS
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8.0

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  • Summary: In the struggle to achieve world peace and world dominance, rivaling governments are secretly developing weapons technology that could threaten the future existence of life. Destined to be the first, a race ensues to become the ultimate nation. A special elite tactical soldier is summoned toIn the struggle to achieve world peace and world dominance, rivaling governments are secretly developing weapons technology that could threaten the future existence of life. Destined to be the first, a race ensues to become the ultimate nation. A special elite tactical soldier is summoned to penetrate deep in the heart of enemy territory and obtain intel about "Metal Gear," a prototype weapon with nuclear capabilities. This is your mission and you must infiltrate alone. Interactive environments where traps catch enemies and prey. Rely on camouflage, combat, hunting and instincts to survive. Set in the 1960s where politics and war are shaping real world history. Blockbuster musical score composed by Harry Gregson-Williams. [Konami]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 68
  3. Negative: 0 out of 68
  1. Into Liquid Sky
    100
    It takes the quality gameplay from the second game and vastly improves it, while taking the better story pacing from the first game in mind when providing the lengthy tale that really involves the gamer.
  2. Cinescape
    100
    You might be surprised that this game isn't an Xbox game when you first see it on the TV. It looks great and while it does have some telltale signs of being a PS2 game, it's still absolutely gorgeous.
  3. BonusStage
    96
    Except for the slow first few hours of the game and an occasionally annoying camera, MGS 3 is damn near a perfect game.
  4. DarkStation
    90
    Combines great stealth action with a superb storyline and excellent visuals.
  5. AltGaming
    90
    There has never been, and will not be for a long time a more convincing and immersive game released.
  6. TotalGames.net
    89
    We'd like to say that Metal Gear Solid 3 is on a par with the original PSone game and in many ways it's much better, but it also feels like it has been left behind in some fundamental areas by the likes of "Splinter Cell."
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  7. Detroit Free Press
    50
    Not since the movie "Rambo 3" have we seen such cheesy dialogue and a storyline so over the top that it can be comical. That's fitting because the plot also borrows heavily from "Rambo 3," or at least the worst parts of it.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 283 out of 320
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 320
  3. Negative: 16 out of 320
  1. MorganG.
    Nov 26, 2004
    10
    By far, one of the greastest games I have ever played, if not the best. I was very suprised by the story, as it didnt have as many plot By far, one of the greastest games I have ever played, if not the best. I was very suprised by the story, as it didnt have as many plot twists as I would have imagined, but thats alright, having a nice, almost normal story. The levles are highly detalied, and I love the water effects. This game is beautiful, fun, and Ill be playing this game for months to come. Untill Ac!d is released on the PSP that is.… Expand
  2. jorel1408
    Jul 24, 2011
    10
    Snake Eater has my favorite storyline of any game ive ever played. I have never felt such a connecting to a story before. The gameplay isSnake Eater has my favorite storyline of any game ive ever played. I have never felt such a connecting to a story before. The gameplay is some of the best in gaming if not the best. A classic if there ever was one.… Expand
  4. AgentH.
    May 1, 2005
    10
    I don't know what to say...BEST GAME EVER!
  5. Gonza9268
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    Simplemente una maravilla en todos los aspectos,tiene una jugabilidad impecable con unos muy buenos controles(un poco desafiantes a día de hoy)
  6. AlvaradoKTA
    Feb 24, 2012
    10
    This is the best game i have ever played. It is definitely the best game in the metal gear series. Kojima could had made this his only gameThis is the best game i have ever played. It is definitely the best game in the metal gear series. Kojima could had made this his only game and would still appeal as the best game director.Snake Eater has the greatest story in a game I've ever played.The boss battles are the most memorable of any game. This is truly a Masterpiece.… Expand
  7. Blvck_shark
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    I played this game when i was like 12, I remember the feeling of emptiness and sadness when i finished it because i had enjoyed it so much iI played this game when i was like 12, I remember the feeling of emptiness and sadness when i finished it because i had enjoyed it so much i didn't want it to end.… Expand
  8. Ryencoke
    Feb 16, 2005
    0
    This is possibly the worst series of games I have ever played. They're all so pointless. Gameplay was awful. Controls were just horrid. This is possibly the worst series of games I have ever played. They're all so pointless. Gameplay was awful. Controls were just horrid. Storry was lame. AND HE CAN'T SWIM. He can walk up to people slit their throat, yet he can't swim? What a joke. Stick to games that are good like Splinter Cell. Konami is a mockery of a company.… Expand

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5
#5 Best PS2 Game of 2004
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#2 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004