

If you've played Metal Gear Solid, then you'll vaguely know what to expect from the story of the sequel-"vaguely," because you'll know nothing more than the fact that you're in for a real roller-coaster ride. Then again, Metal Gear Solid 2's story is what drives the action along, and it's such a major portion of the game that it demands to be addressed even before the gameplay itself.

Though you'll undoubtedly get swept up in the game's plot and be dazzled by its cinematics, it's the incredible story and the tense, enjoyable action at the heart of Metal Gear Solid 2 that make it so extraordinary. Perhaps best of all, Metal Gear Solid 2 stays true to its roots. It's an undeniably impressive game that's just as unforgettable as the original, and it's longer too. And though fans' expectations for this sequel have been set almost impossibly high, both fans and skeptics alike will now discover that Metal Gear Solid 2 indeed lives up to its promises. It's hard to believe Metal Gear Solid 2 is finally here. Now Playing: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Video Review Metal Gear Solid 2 is finally here, and it was worth the wait. The incredibly detailed graphics and few tantalizing bits of its story that were shown promised that designer Hideo Kojima's next Metal Gear Solid would be even greater than the first.īy clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's Snake made an understated appearance on the Game Boy Color last year, but when Metal Gear Solid 2 was first revealed for the PlayStation 2 a few weeks later, everyone was stunned. A game of this quality demanded an encore-if nothing else, players were eager to find out what would happen next to Solid Snake, the tough secret agent hero of the series. No wonder-Metal Gear Solid took the Metal Gear stealth action series from its humble 8-bit origins to completely unprecedented heights with its combination of cinematic 3D graphics, memorable characters, diverse and unusual gameplay elements, incredible production values, terrific showdowns, and surprising plot twists. Many consider its 1998 predecessor to be not just one of the greatest games for the PlayStation, but also one of the greatest games ever. Metal Gear Solid 2 is one of the single most highly anticipated video games of all time.
