Metal Gear Solid HD Collection

A game that deserve to be called as a masterpiece is still rare. Apart from having to meet the elements of gameplay, graphics, sound, and a riveting story, what is presented to the gamer to be unique. It was all veteran gamers (read: old) agree that all these elements exist in Metal Gear Solid series is acclaimed as one of the best and worthy of the status of “masterpiece” in the gaming world. Unique game concept and storyline of Hollywood class, making this franchise has a lot of fans.

It is the trademark that this game requires a high level of patience. Run and shoot blindly like Rambo would be suicidal. undiscoverable Being is the most recommended, in addition to observing the surrounding environment must be observant and gestures enemy. Hiding in a box might be an option if pressed. Note also the effectiveness of the Camo Index. Torn apart by a crocodile while swimming or stomach pain when eating poisonous mushrooms? Treat yourself wound. All of these unique things nicely summarized in Metal Gear Solid HD Collection. Worth underscoring that this review is guaranteed spoiler-free. Well, just in case if there are gamers who have never played this series before.

Sign on the main display so gamers will see the title screen which is divided into three parts. Each section represents a different game. Sequence from left to right show the chronological flow of the storyline of Metal Gear Solid. First is the Snake Eater (PS2) was released in 2004, takes place in 1964. Second, Peace Walker (PSP) released 2010 ago, with a setting in 1974, and the last Sons of Liberty (PS2) was released in 2001 with the setting time of 2007-2009.

METAL GEAR SOLID: Snake Eater

Let us start from Snake Eater in which we act as Naked Snake. Told at the time of the cold war era began after the second world war ended. The world is divided into two: a block west and east blocks or can be simplified into the United States versus Russia (then USSR). If you have this predictable who’s good guys and who the bad guys. Metal Gear embryo presented in forms that are no strangers to today’s combat vehicles. And of course, gamers have to deter this destructive weapons roam outside. Not just stop there, twist the story will be rocked by betrayal that is so important figure for Snake.

Snake Eater once one prima donna in the era of the triumph of the PS2. Want compared with any game, this game still has stunning graphics quality. Gameplay is presented is also very interesting, for the first time gamers have to do sneaking mission in the middle of the wilderness, so the contrast with two previous games. Apart from having “one with nature”, gamers must also consider the physical condition of Snake. This can be done by eating regularly and treat specific injuries. Snake is very challenging because of safety are also coupled with how observant gamers to avoid enemy patrols.

In this edition of HD, Snake Eater took the subsistence version with free camera control. Unfortunately, not all content is presented subsistence. At least, two bonus games of 8-bit era, Metal Gear 1 and Metal Gear MSX 2 versions can still be played. The fundamental difference from the original game can certainly be seen from the aspect of graphics. Detail and texture sharpened character and environment. Trees, rivers, forests and atmosphere are real makes this game seem more alive.

METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER

Ten years after operation Snake Eater is a setting time of MGS: Peace Walker. A man with the codename Big Boss has his own troops: Militaires Sans Frontieres (Soldier Without Borders). Originally a professor of Costa Rica would like to hire the Big Boss to help his country in exchange for a home base for mercenary force her. But the problem was not simple as that. Getting into, the Big Boss knows that there is something bigger behind it.

Peace Walker has a slightly different game mechanics than any other MGS series. Big Boss possessed troops could be deployed in five specific areas. One of them is the R & D team is tasked to develop weapons and items new. Unlike the previous games where players can freely switch weapons, Peace Walker requires the gamer to determine the weapons and items what will be taken at the beginning of the mission. Throughout the mission the gamer should be effective to use it until the mission ends. So, think carefully combat tools that will be taken. Miscalculation could bring disaster for gamers. The fundamental difference, besides the graphics look more up to date is also seen in the control scheme. From the visual aspect is not as good as the two “sister”, but clearly there was a significant increase compared to the PSP version. Besides the presentation cutscene that the majority uses motion hand-drawn style visuals similar alias nan painting is typical of a separate fine for Peace Walker.

The most interesting is the control scheme optimized for the console versions. If the previous game should be played with a limited number of buttons the PSP, this time gamers will be facilitated with a richer control, MGS game type with the other console versions. These controls can be changed as desired gamers via the Option menu. By enjoying this game on a wider screen (the screen than the PSP) and controls the deeper, Peace Walker is the best upgrade in this compilation series.

METAL GEAR SOLID: SONS OF LIBERTY

Last Sons of Liberty who became the most controversial series because portion control is minimal Snake replaced by another protagonist, Jack aka Raiden. Action starts at the Tanker Mission Snake, which emerged info about the existence of a new Metal Gear in a tanker. The ship was hijacked by mercenaries led by the eternal enemy of Snake. The dramatic cutscene showing nicely conflict on the ship and the new Metal Gear successfully stolen.

Two years later, Snake blamed for the incident and Raiden become a new hero. Raiden was given the task to investigate the Big Shell, an oil mine that was hijacked by a terrorist group Sons of Liberty with a special force unit called Dead Cell, led by … Snake! What is our hero Snake? Well, find your own answers. What is clear is the way the story is presented is much more complex and fraught with tense dramatic scenes.

Sons of Liberty was a lot of upgrades in its HD version. Visualization settings where indoor dominant does not require a lot of polish in terms of visualization as in the previous game already looks fine. Maybe a little to control the adaptation is unique to the size of today’s games. One button can have two functions depending on how hard we press. Although this game is based on MGS2: Substance, in fact even some unique content not typical Substance presented.