Product Description

In Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes, superspy Solid Snake infiltrates the GameCube for one of the most games ever! Twin Snakes is a complete remake of the legendary Metal Gear Solid, with updated graphics for better, smoother gaming. Prepare to save the world, in the game that launched a classic series and started the spy gaming genre!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1386 in Video Games
• Brand: Silicon Knights
• ESRB Rating: Mature
• Number of discs: 1
• Platform: GameCube
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 2.00 pounds

Features

• A retired spy code-named Solid Snake has been called back into action. His old unit, Fox Hound, has gone rogue. They've taken over a military base & intend to unleash a secret weapon known as Metal Gear on the world. Snake is sent in to investigate, and stop their plans if he can.
• Incredible 3rd-person action in amazing game environments, as you sneak across a military base -- stealth is more important than shooting skills here
• Collect multiple weapons and use your strategic skills to keep from being seen
• Fight off snipers, invisible ninjas, psychic warriors, and even an M-1 tank
• Linear, story-driven progress and cinematic cutscenes bring the story of Solid Snake to life

Game Informer Review

The masterwork that spurred a cinematic movement and made high-tech espionage a staple in the world of video games is back to entertain another generation. Whether you found yourself staring wide-eyed in disbelief at a taut, action-packed sequence, or marveling in awe at the cleverness of the stealth-laden gameplay, Metal Gear Solid delivered one memorable moment after another in its original version. Under the guidance of series' creator Hideo Kojima and the development muscle of Silicon Knights, players are invited to rekindle these unforgettable moments in this technologically advanced remake.

If you were to go back and play through the PSone version today, I can pretty much guarantee that the thought, "I can't believe that I used to think that these graphics were amazing" would pass through your mind. The 32-bit era of gaming didn't exactly age well. Pixellated texturing…jagged polygons…it's not a pretty sight. Hence, all of the graphics in the Twin Snakes are completely updated and showcase the best of today's texturing, effects, and character modeling.

In addition to the beautifying of visuals, all of the cinematics in the game have been reworked and oftentimes extended in length. To accompany this change, all of the dialogue has been re-recorded. The result is over an hour of extra footage. Some of the updated sequences do tend to run a little long, but the majority of the content really adds something to the game. The story is much easier to follow, and you really get the feeling that Kojima and company did everything in their power to ensure that each action sequence was more explosive than The Matrix. The lack of remorse for human life that Ninja displays in this version is rather disturbing…but makes for some truly outstanding scenes.

In updating the gameplay package, Silicon Knights turned toward the series' sequel, Sons of Liberty. With the ability to zoom into first-person targeting, the erratic toe-to-toe gunfights in the original game are now a thing of the past. Picking off enemies with a steady hand from across the room really opens things up. Snake can also leap over balconies, hang on ledges, and stuff bodies in lockers. To counter the player's higher level of interaction, Silicon Knights has re-written all of the enemies' AI scripts. Your foes are even smarter than those in Sons of Liberty, and will go out of their way to thoroughly sweep their surroundings. They'll toss grenades under beds, search every upturned box, and radio for help in seconds flat. Unfortunately, you won't run into any extravagant new material like weapons, items, levels, or enemy encounters; but as a whole, the game plays much better and offers up a number of new strategies.

I'm sure that everyone is dying to ask the question, "Did they change anything in the Psycho Mantis fight?" I don't want to ruin anything for you, but I will say that he's the same old head case and has a few new tricks up his sleeves. Just make sure that you have a ton of save files on your memory card before going into the fight!

New Easter eggs and sight gags are dispersed throughout every inch of this epic adventure as well. You'll run across different posters hanging in lockers, GameCube units on desks, and maybe even some Mario paraphernalia lying around.

While not boasting a ton of new content, you can't help but find yourself completely entranced by the updated sequences and newfound graphical realism. Even if you've already played through the original game 100 times, The Twin Snakes is worth revisiting. For the second time running, it's something that you'll cherish for a lifetime.

Concept:
A remake of the PSone game that boasts significant graphical enhancements, updated gameplay, and over an hour of new footage

Graphics:
The cinematics have been overhauled completely, and the level of graphical realism is every bit as impressive as Sons of Liberty

Sound:
Newly recorded dialogue, a heart-racing score, and some of the best effects around

Playability:
Adding first-person targeting alleviates the frustration of gunfights and opens up the gameplay tremendously

Entertainment:
A new look for one of the greatest games of all time

Replay:
Moderately High

Rated: 9.25 out of 10
Editor: Andrew Reiner
Issue: March 2004

2nd Opinion:
I'm a big fan of game remakes. They are a great way to keep gaming history alive, and I'd love to see the trend continue. Metal Gear Solid is without a doubt a monumental title that should have a place in every gamer's library. It placed an emphasis on plot and cinematics that few other action games had ever attempted, and starred one of the most involving and complex heroes ever. Thanks to all the games that have referenced MGS since it was released, this version doesn't feel quite as monumental as it once did, but it still holds its own as one of the best games I've ever played. The improved graphics and cutscenes are really the primary selling point of this version, but since the original was so good, there was little reason to make further changes. This is a great edition of a great title, and GameCube owners everywhere should proudly add this to their collections.

Rated: 9.5 out of 10
Editor: Jeremy Zoss


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From the Manufacturer
Solid Snake debuts on Nintendo's GameCube in Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes. After achieving worldwide sales success and awards for both the original Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty, series creator, Hideo Kojima combines the essence of both games into one unique experience.

Customer Reviews

A Metal Gear Game...Need I Say More?
I can't please everybody with one review, so I'm gonna give you two:

Never Played The Original PS-one Title?
---"This is the game that created stealth gaming as we know it. The emphasis is on avoiding the enemies to reach your objectives, though enemy contact is sometimes unavoidable and will result in some bloody gunfights. There are creative boss battles, each vastly different from each other. Simply put, this game never runs out of ideas to keep the experience fresh. Like the great "God of War" or "Zelda" titles, it's an epic game, but not so big that it's overwhelming - it's got just the perfect balance of familiarity and discovery. The basic story is that six terrorists have taken over a nuclear weapons base in Alaska, and a retired covert operative named Solid Snake is sent to stop the crisis. Make no mistake, this plot is one hell of a labyrinth. This story goes from double crosses and political intrigue, to figurative subjects like the nature of love and the ethics of genetic research. Also, even though this is the third game in the 'Metal Gear' franchise, the game includes summaries of the first two 'Metal Gear' games. However, I hadn't played those, and found this game just as easy to follow. You will be doing more watching than playing, but both are experiences like no other. Give it a rental, as this game is only 8 hours tops, and see what you think."
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Already Finished The Original PS-one Title?
---"This game is identical to the original in almost every way. The levels design hasn't changed at all, although the graphics are much prettier. The written dialogue is pretty much the same, however the new voice-acting make it feel less forced. The cutscenes are the biggest change, as fight choreography and cinematography are given a breath-taking facelift. As many have said, the story from the first MGS merges with the gameplay of MGS 2: Sons of Liberty. Unfortunately, this makes the game much easier to beat, which is the only reason I'm giving this game an overall 4-Star rating. But that's a small price to pay, because this is a proper tribute to the PS-one classic's gripping story and innovative gameplay. In short, 'The Twin Snakes" isn't different enough in order to guarantee a purchase for the skeptical, but it's defintely worth a rental even if you've already beaten it."

FOR THE NEW PLAYERS
Original versions
"Metal Gear Solid" (PSone, 1999) and (PC, 2001)
"Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty" (PS2, 2001)
"Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater" (PS2, 2004)
"Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots" (PS3, 2007 - we hope!)

New versions of the old titles
"Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes" (Cube, 2004)
"Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance" (PS2/X-Box/PC, 2002)
"Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence" (PS2, 2006)

A Worthy Remake of a Great Classic
Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes is Nintendo's first foray into the MGS series. (Note: The first Metal Gear game was on the NES, though.) Those who have not experienced MGS before should play this game immediately - Metal Gear's brand of stealth action is unmatched in any other series of games. For those who are familiar with the original, the game offers little new content. Mostly, the cinematics have changed a bit, and the controls and enemy AI have been brought up to MGS2 standards. The graphics are also noticibly better, although they do look a bit muddy compared to the PS2 Metal Gear Solid 2, and it certainly doesn't take full advantage of the GameCube's power. Also, the controls feel a little oversensitive compared to the PS2 controls.
Also note that although the back of the case says that this game is a blend of Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 2, it is only a remake of the former. It involves the controls and abilities of the second game, but it does not include it.
Metal Gear fans can't do without this game. Neither can those Nintendo fans who haven't experienced this yet. That's it.

Must have for anyone who loves Action games on GameCube.
I became in love with the Metal Gear Solid games after I bought MGS2:Sons Of Liberty on PS2 for only 7 quid.It gripped me,i finished it over and over again in a timespan of three months,which means i finsihed it well over 9 times.After MGS2,i went and bought MGS3:Snake Eater,an even better game than MGS2 which featured much better gameplay,and beautiful storyline,I also introduced MGS3 to three of my friend,my friend Danny loved the game,my other two friends,Samantha and Calcie thought it was OK but they weren`t really good at it.My other friend Lewis had already finished and completed the game months before.
So after the excellence of MGS2&MGS3 I was deciding on whether to buy MGS1 or MGS:TTS since i have a GameCube,I bought TTS and its a great game,just not as good as MGS2&3.
Metal Gear Solid:The Twin snakes,or MGS:TTS is an enchanced remake of the PlayStation classic,MGS1.
it has been updated in three ways:
1)New graphics to make it appropriate for a GameCube game.
2)First Person Shooting added,but from what i`ve heard it makes an average game easy.
3)Three new items from MGS2 added,M9 tranquiliser pistol,Porn magazine and PSG1-T tranquiliser sniper rifle.

The gameplay is on par with other MGS games,graphics are great,sound and music are great too.nuff said.
by the way,I reccomend MGS to people who love action games with a movie twist in them.the MGS series so far:(Not part of the review and LOOONG!)

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Release order:
Metal Gear
Metal Gear 2:Solid Snake
Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid 2:Sons Of Liberty
Metal Gear Solid 3:Snake Eater
Metal Gear Solid:Portable ops.
Metal Gear Solid 4:Guns of the Patriots.

Chronilogical order(timeline):
Metal Gear Solid 3:Snake Eater,set in 1964.
Metal Gear Solid:Portable Ops,set in 1970.
Metal Gear,set in 1995
Metal Gear 2:Solid Snake,set in 1999
Metal Gear Solid,set in 2005
Metal Gear Solid 2:Sons Of Liberty,set in 2007 and then 2009.
Metal Gear Solid 4:Guns of The Patriots,set in 2014.

Sidestory Metal Gear games:
Metal Gear:Snakes Revenge
Metal Gear:Ghost Babel
Metal Gear AC!D
Metal Gear AC!D 2

Updated and remade MGS games:
Metal Gear Solid:The Twin Snakes(remake of Metal Gear Solid)
Metal Gear Solid 2:Substance(updated version of Metal Gear Solid 2 Sons Of Liberty)
Metal Gear Solid 3:Subsistence(Heavily updated version of MGS3:Snake Eater).

MSX 2:
Metal Gear
Metal Gear 2:Solid Snake

NES:
Metal Gear
Metal Gear:Snakes Revenge(sidestory)

PlayStation:
Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid:VR mission(expansion pack to MGS1)

PlayStation 2:
Metal Gear Solid 2:Sons Of Liberty
Metal Gear Solid 2:Substance
Metal Gear Solid 3:Snake Eater
Metal Gear Solid 3:Subsistence

XBOX:
Metal Gear Solid 2:Substance

GameCube:
Metal Gear Solid:The Twin Snakes

PSP:
Metal Gear AC!D
Metal Gear AC!D 2(sidestory as is the original)
Metal Gear Solid:Portable Ops(not yet released)

GameBoy:Color:
Metal Gear:Ghost Bebel(MGS in the US)

PS3:
Metal Gear Solid 4:Guns of The Patriots.
Metal Gear Solid 4:Sub...?(it might get an update like its predeccessors did).