DanteRavenkin
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I'll feel like an idiot if I missed this in the OP (or anywhere else for that matter) but are the bonus Monster Hunter levels still in the HD Version?
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Metal Gear Solid HD Collection |OT| The Naked, the Solid and the Lightning
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Hero_of_the_Day
Member
Boo to no release date delivery from amazon.
Boo to Kojima for not including emulated MGS 1.
day one.
Boo to Kojima for not including emulated MGS 1.
day one.
zerodayPopbot
Member
I don't like Peace Walker very much, but super excited to play the other two in hd.
GoncaloCCastro
Member
Snuggler said:
It's not your monitor, it's mine. Firefox browser was on the right side of my monitor and the scroll bar was all the way to the right when I was previewing the thread, I knew something was odd cause I had never used so many indents! I think it's better now but I might take out a few more. Thanks for the heads up!
MyEpitomeCliché
Member
The coming deluge of new titles did not prevent me from pre-ordering the LE today. Gimme.
Garcia Hotspur
Neo Member
Quick question, sorry if answer is obvious and I missed it:
Are there any versions of MGO in this?
Are there any versions of MGO in this?
RIDLEY'S TOTALLY RELIABLE ASSESSMENTS OF EACH OF THE ORIGINAL GAMES, PART 1:
MGS2: A monumental masterpiece? A well-meaning misfire? An incomprehensible mess of half-baked gameplay concepts and thematic elements? MGS2 is all of these things, and so much more. The single most hyped-about game of the PS2's first year, MGS2 took production values in video games to incredible new heights, while also seeing fit to improve on every element from the original game, particularly the inclusion of the vital first-person aiming mechanic. However, this wasn't enough for Kojima and his team. Without getting too crazy with the spoilers, KojiPro found a way to pull the rug from underneath every gamer that popped the disc into their PS2 and they nearly got away with it too, as the game utterly destroys your expectations of how a sequel to MGS1 (or any other, for that matter) should play out. Even the very nature of game design is unspared in Kojima's quest to challenge conventions. Unfortunately, MGS2 suffers heavily for not adhering to the old adage of "show, don't tell," as an embarrassment of cutscenes (some of them embarrassing, at that!) takes control away from the player far too often, particularly in the game's final hours. On top of that, virtually every theme Kojima is going after feels underdeveloped, leading to a mess of messages piled on top of one another, leaving the player feeling like their brain just got fucked by syringe full of crazy juice. In a way, the attempt in challenging game design in an intellectual manner failed because they forgot to design a game.
Fortunately, all those woefully underused gameplay elements would have their day in 2003's superb re-release of the game, subtitled Substance. "Substance" is certainly the right word to describe the game, as it goes out of its way to throw more gameplay at you than any other installment could provide until Peace Walker. On top of the original Sons of Liberty game (which now features a few tweaks here and there, as well as a new set of dog tags to discover), we are also blessed with five alternate history scenarios entitled Snake Tales (which, by the final installment, make the story in the main game seem like Super Mario Bros.), a boss rush, a cinematic viewer (which also comes with the amusing option to substitute character models in key moments) and, grandest of all, 350+ VR missions that take every single ability, weapon and item in the game and finds new, exciting and unprecedented ways of using each of them. It is the definitive release of the game, and the one we are thankfully receiving in the HD Collection.
What the HD Collection can improve upon: By its very nature, MGS2 is the game in the least need of any drastic improvements; the game ran at a rock-solid 60 fps in the first place and it's filled to the brim with content. Now that it's running in 16:9, it will certainly lend a different look to the game, but one that I don't think will either help nor hinder it. Simply put, it's just a more beautiful version of an already beautiful game, and I don't think anyone would have it any other way.
MGS2: A monumental masterpiece? A well-meaning misfire? An incomprehensible mess of half-baked gameplay concepts and thematic elements? MGS2 is all of these things, and so much more. The single most hyped-about game of the PS2's first year, MGS2 took production values in video games to incredible new heights, while also seeing fit to improve on every element from the original game, particularly the inclusion of the vital first-person aiming mechanic. However, this wasn't enough for Kojima and his team. Without getting too crazy with the spoilers, KojiPro found a way to pull the rug from underneath every gamer that popped the disc into their PS2 and they nearly got away with it too, as the game utterly destroys your expectations of how a sequel to MGS1 (or any other, for that matter) should play out. Even the very nature of game design is unspared in Kojima's quest to challenge conventions. Unfortunately, MGS2 suffers heavily for not adhering to the old adage of "show, don't tell," as an embarrassment of cutscenes (some of them embarrassing, at that!) takes control away from the player far too often, particularly in the game's final hours. On top of that, virtually every theme Kojima is going after feels underdeveloped, leading to a mess of messages piled on top of one another, leaving the player feeling like their brain just got fucked by syringe full of crazy juice. In a way, the attempt in challenging game design in an intellectual manner failed because they forgot to design a game.
Fortunately, all those woefully underused gameplay elements would have their day in 2003's superb re-release of the game, subtitled Substance. "Substance" is certainly the right word to describe the game, as it goes out of its way to throw more gameplay at you than any other installment could provide until Peace Walker. On top of the original Sons of Liberty game (which now features a few tweaks here and there, as well as a new set of dog tags to discover), we are also blessed with five alternate history scenarios entitled Snake Tales (which, by the final installment, make the story in the main game seem like Super Mario Bros.), a boss rush, a cinematic viewer (which also comes with the amusing option to substitute character models in key moments) and, grandest of all, 350+ VR missions that take every single ability, weapon and item in the game and finds new, exciting and unprecedented ways of using each of them. It is the definitive release of the game, and the one we are thankfully receiving in the HD Collection.
What the HD Collection can improve upon: By its very nature, MGS2 is the game in the least need of any drastic improvements; the game ran at a rock-solid 60 fps in the first place and it's filled to the brim with content. Now that it's running in 16:9, it will certainly lend a different look to the game, but one that I don't think will either help nor hinder it. Simply put, it's just a more beautiful version of an already beautiful game, and I don't think anyone would have it any other way.
Square Triangle
Member
Yenrot said:
It kind of it, if they did add more than one platinum it would boost sales.
vatstep
This poster pulses with an appeal so broad the typical restraints of our societies fall by the wayside.
I am really looking forward to this, but there's no way I could hope to play it at ALL with the games coming out next week I'd rather play new stuff and get to this later. I'll wait for a price drop to $30 or so, which will probably come quick.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
I will definitely be buying this down the line. If I had money it would be a day 1 no brainer.
Gouda Jouji
Member
I'm pretty sure there will be 2 trophy sets, one for "Metal Gear Solid: HD Edition" (aka MGS2 & 3 HD) and another set for "Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD Edition". So that would mean 2 platinums, right?
Square Triangle
Member
jett said:
Based on the ridiculous GBs taken to install the God of War games, my HDD would be terrified if I went to download these games.
Square Triangle
Member
Yenrot said:
You're insane. Amazing games never get outdated.
Big Papa Husker
Member
I think its just the art book. Does anyone know how large the art book is? Is it the size of a strategy guide?Ermac said:
Chip N Chance
Member
Big Papa Husker said:
You'd think there would be more information on it given its a week away. I pre ordered it, but have no idea what its gonna be. lol
Professor Fog
Member
I'd like to use this avatar if I may.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Gouda Jouji
Member
Here's what the art book you get in the Japanese premium package looks like:
