Can somebody explain the Metal Gear Solid series to me?

Post by **noiseredux** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:09 pm

Ok, so I'm really not that versed in the series. I'm familiar with Metal Gear on the NES. And then I know MGS on PS1. I know MGS on GBC and Twin Snakes on GameCube.

but I'm confused on the other games... why is there multiple titles for the same numeral entry in the series?

MGS 2: Sons Of Liberty
MGS 2: Substance

MGS 3: Snake Eater
MGS 3: Subsistence

so what's the deal? Are the two MGS2's different games? Or... ?

Post by **dsheinem** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:15 pm

noiseredux wrote:Ok, so I'm really not that versed in the series. I'm familiar with Metal Gear on the NES. And then I know MGS on PS1. I know MGS on GBC and Twin Snakes on GameCube.

but I'm confused on the other games... why is there multiple titles for the same numeral entry in the series?

MGS 2: Sons Of Liberty
MGS 2: Substance

MGS 3: Snake Eater
MGS 3: Subsistence

so what's the deal? Are the two MGS2's different games? Or... ?

Substance and Subsistence are updated, enhanced versions of Sons of Liberty and Snake Eater.

Sorta like a SUPER Street Fighter game

Post by **jfrost** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:16 pm

Substance and Subsistence are the "definitive" versions of each game. Substance has extra modes, training missions, a few new story missions and the PS2 version even has a skate minigame. Subsistence also has a few extras and you can move the camera, which is the best part.

Post by **noiseredux** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:18 pm

ah ok. Just confusing to change the subtitles. Thanks guys.

Post by **Bradtemple87** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:36 pm

jfrost wrote:Substance and Subsistence are the "definitive" versions of each game. Substance has extra modes, training missions, a few new story missions and the PS2 version even has a skate minigame. Subsistence also has a few extras and you can move the camera, which is the best part.

Right you are

Post by **Rurouni_Fencer** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:46 pm

You are an old fart trying to prevent nuclear catastrophe. You like smoking, shooting, and hiding in boxes. If you feel like you're on some psychotropic drugs, it's most likely because you are...
or you're just old.
The End.

Post by **GamerMON** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 12:23 am

TIME PARADOX

Post by **AppleQueso** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 12:25 am

also Twin Snakes is a remake of the ps1 game, and the GBC one is great but non-canon.

Post by **eSPy** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 12:47 am

would be worth listinin to Ep 43 of retronauts as they discuss the series in depth.

http://download.gamevideos.com/Podcasts ... 060508.mp3

Post by **CRTGAMER** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 2:14 am

Definitely look for the Substance and Subsistance versions.
I think its the same SKU used at Gamestop!

Another one to grab: the elusive PS2 Document of Metal Gear, great stuff!

Waiting till noise discovers Mesal Gear Solid in Ape Escape 3.

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