Well, finally got my hands on the original PS1 version of Metal Gear Solid (Huge props to Sushi of http://ookokuunmei.wordpress.com/, who is far more generous than any one person ought to be. Somehow, he found what is probably the last copy of this game in a relatively decent condition). I kind of wish I had played this before The Twin Snakes, since I now find myself drawing comparisons between the two rather than appreciating the game on its own. I can’t imagine how awesome this must have been to those who played it back in 1999, but I’ve been spoiled by the later games. I like my first-person shooting, Caution phases, tranq guns, and CQC. Don’t get me wrong, though: I still think this game is absolutely awesome, I’m just so used to the tweaks that have become series conventions that it’s difficult to part with them. That aside, when talking about games that pushed the PlayStation 1 to its limits, this one definitely has to come up. At that point, I don’t think that quality and consistency of voice acting and cinematic scenes had been done before.
One thing I always did love about The Twin Snakes, now that I think about it:
“Whaaaaat?! My HAND!!”
September 21, 2006 at 3:45 am
“Hey, you’re that ninja.”
You’re too kind LQ, just glad I could help out a friend. Although I was pretty damn surprised when I came across it. Besides, you’re the main reason I’m even into Metal Gear, even if that’s mostly just me watching you play the games, instead of me playing them myself. Then again, I have a hard time going 2 rooms without an Alert Phase and getting my ass handed to me.
For that matter, Happy Early X-Mas.