Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

"Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is the prequel to the entire Metal Gear series."

Konami Computer Entertainment Japan·Konami· November 17, 2004· Main Game

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Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is the prequel to the entire Metal Gear series. Most of the series' defining gameplay elements have been carried over and as before, Snake must use stealth and wits rather than brute force to infiltrate enemy zones and eliminate his major adversaries. Unlike the previous games, this installment takes place in a large outdoor jungle. Snake is able to use camouflage, climb trees, hide in tall grass or wear clothes that make him less noticeable.

Released 17 November 2004 for PlayStation 2 by Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, published by Konami. Rated MA 15+ by ACB, 16 by PEGI. About 14 hours to beat.

Story

At the height of the Cold War, America's greatest agent known as The Boss defects to the Soviet Union. At the same time, an extremist named Colonel Volgin fires an American-made portable nuclear missile at the Soviet design bureau OKB-754, sparking an international incident. In order for America to clear its name and avoid World War III, a man named John and codenamed Naked Snake is dispatched by the special forces unit FOX to assassinate the woman who taught him everything.