A History of Metal Gear

Hi all,

I have been a long-time fan of most Sony franchises, and am looking forward to MGS4. I have not, though, played any of the metal gear solid games. What were the best ones to play for the gameplay/story? Should I get the "collection edition" that is going to be released in March or chase down specific Ps1/Ps2 titles?

Thanks.

Definately pick up the Metal Gear Solid Essential Collection if you haven't played any of the Metal Gear Solids yet.hazelnutman

What Hazel said. It's coming sometime in March and is only 30 bucks for all 3.

It's just too bad the EC doesn't have anything special:cry:Denji

Well, it's not that bad... comes with Substance and you can sell it later for like $80 :D

[QUOTE="Denji"]It's just too bad the EC doesn't have anything special:cry:GreenGoblin2099

Well, it's not that bad... comes with Substance and you can sell it later for like $80 :D

Even if I did buy it I'd still keep it, despite having the originals. Only thing I don't have is PS1 MGS1. I do have Twin Snakes though. But I might consider getting it for MGS1 instead of poking around for some used scratched/abused copy. But some extra things would be nice though. Payton said on the podcast that there's nothing going to be added to it or any kind of director's cut.:(

[QUOTE="GreenGoblin2099"]

[QUOTE="Denji"]It's just too bad the EC doesn't have anything special:cry:Denji

Well, it's not that bad... comes with Substance and you can sell it later for like $80 :D

Only thing I don't have is PS1 MGS1. I do have Twin Snakes though. But I might consider getting it for MGS1 instead of poking around for some used scratched/abused copy. But some extra things would be nice though. Payton said on the podcast that there's nothing going to be added to it or any kind of director's cut.:(

The exact same situation here. That's why I've thought of selling Substance, well maybe I'll sell my old one and keep the new one...

"The Essential Collection will compile the original PlayStation edition of Metal Gear Solid along with Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance and Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence, both "director's cut" versions of the PS2 games."

Straight from Gamestop.

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=281885

"The Essential Collection will compile the original PlayStation edition of Metal Gear Solid along with Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance and Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence, both "director's cut" versions of the PS2 games."

Straight from Gamestop.

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=281885

Lord_Mango_Jr

Susbtance and Subsistance are not directors cut... usually director cuts add more content to the story and the Ss don't do that. Still, those are the best versions of their respective games.

Did Gamestop get their facts wrong... Gasp! :P

Did Gamestop get their facts wrong... Gasp! :P

Lord_Mango_Jr

Well, I guess they were trying to have a more popular term for "enhanced version"

I was lucky enough to find a new copy of metal gear solid for the ps1 non greatest hits and bought it right away it was the only one i was missing. now im going through the whole series again and realized all over again why i love metal gear solidMaximum-Torque