"One of the best games of all time."
Graphics--9.5 The cutscenes are gorgeous: probably the best ever seen on a PS2 game. The only complaint is that the actual gameplay can get a bit blurry. I may be biased since I have spent a lot of time on next gen lately.
Gameplay--9.0. You can play stealthy, or you can run and gun. (I do not advise the latter) The style of gameplay is up to you and it varies. The game wants you to sneak, however, you can get away with other styles. My only complaint here is that sometimes the controls are awkward. I also do not particularly like the shooting system, coupled with a poor camera angle. Overall, the game feels very smooth and the gameplay is very challenging.
Storyline--10.0. One of the best, if not the best, storyline in video game history. You play as Snake, a CIA type agent who has to rescue a weapons scientist and destroy and tank: ultimately save America and the world. There are so many twists and turns it will blow your mind. Everything is pretty easy to follow though.
Sound/Music--10.0 The sounds of the game are very appropriate. The voice acting is top notch. I STRESS TOP NOTCH. I have not seen a game get it this good since. The music comes and goes and plays right along with the ominous theme of the game.
Replay Value--9.5. You will not want to put this game down!!! It will take somewhere in the realm of 15-25 hours to beat but it is worth every minute. I cannot stop playing it!!! Put it away, and play it four, five yeras later and you will still be blown away!!!
Overall this is one of my favorite games of all time. I cannot wait to now play 1, 2, and finally 4.