Metal Gear Online beta gameplay footage for the uncoded masses
by Griffin McElroy 
on Apr 26th 2008 1:00PM
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We're guessing that you missed your chance to grab an entry code for the Metal Gear Online beta, or you'd probably be too busy spending your Saturday afternoon brushing up on your CQC to read our humble gaming news site. Well, wipe away those tears of regret, little one, and we'll make you a deal -- check out this radical gameplay footage from the beta (including a very satisfying conclusion involving a dude launcher) to slake your thirst for Kojima's sneaky-creepy multiplayer outing, and we'll take you out for Chuck E. Cheese's. Sure, it won't do much to dull your regret, but you'll be too busy wondering why this restaurant elected to have a rat for a mascot to worry about all the online stealth action you're missing out on.
Reader Comments (104)
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 1:07PM TacoHell said
Damn it, it looks so good. Damn Konami and them giving me a crappy code. I want to play it now damnit!
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 5:27PM (Unverified) said
lol this is mgs4? the running animation looks like crap, this game will be dead real fast, man this is going to make alot ps3 fanboys angrier and more frustrated than they already are lmao
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Posted: Apr 26th 2008 5:57PM xThePunisherx said
I was about to call you a troll and go off on a rant, but your name says it all. 360 Fanboy in denial....
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Posted: Apr 27th 2008 3:49AM Fullmetal Salchemist said
He's just mad because his system is well on its way to being the next Dreamcast.
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Posted: Apr 26th 2008 1:09PM Dr said
Can someone explain to me what the big deal is? It looks like your typical shooter.
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 1:10PM (Unverified) said
It does, but it's got the name "Metal Gear" before it. "Mario" and "Smash" work the same way.
TBH I like the look of this game minus the people catapults. The kind of game I'd like to play.
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TBH I like the look of this game minus the people catapults. The kind of game I'd like to play.
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 1:59PM (Unverified) said
I can indeed explain it. It's quite simple.
It's not on your console, therefore it's crap..
Keep beliving that, all your Xbox comrades are defecting, soon it will be just the hardcore cutting off their noses to spite their face..
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It's not on your console, therefore it's crap..
Keep beliving that, all your Xbox comrades are defecting, soon it will be just the hardcore cutting off their noses to spite their face..
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 2:03PM (Unverified) said
Honestly, aside from the catapult, that does not look like fun. This is only a beta though, so maybe they can still make it good.
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Posted: Apr 26th 2008 2:36PM Jomolungma said
It looks a lot like COD4 to me I guess. I like the manapults though, those look fun. Never played an MGS game, so I guess I'm not the target audience here, but I guess it looks like fun. Lots of stuff happening on the screen though - the HUD looks pretty confusing.
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Posted: Apr 26th 2008 5:32PM (Unverified) said
the soldier has a beenie, almost falls but catches himself in a cool way, launches off a catapult and says YEEEEHAAAAAA! like a much less serious COD4
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Posted: Apr 26th 2008 8:43PM Hyams said
At first, the game does feel a lot like any other online shooter.
But as you play it more, you begin to learn how to use the typical MGS style stealth against your oponents, rather than just attacking them head-on, and //that's// when the game starts to take on its own flavour.
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But as you play it more, you begin to learn how to use the typical MGS style stealth against your oponents, rather than just attacking them head-on, and //that's// when the game starts to take on its own flavour.
Posted: Apr 27th 2008 9:17AM (Unverified) said
Videos rarely capture the magic of MP games, but from that video it looks really average and generic. It looks like 100 other MP shooter games I've seen in the past few years (except with slightly worse controls).
That said, a man-cannon is always welcome!
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That said, a man-cannon is always welcome!
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 1:15PM (Unverified) said
AHHHHH!!! I'm still at work.
Anyway, if this is Portable Ops Plus but for the PS3, then this is going to be hella boring. Metal Gear isn't cut out for online play. And the shooter genre is staid and redundant. You could say it's a dying genre.
Anyway, if this is Portable Ops Plus but for the PS3, then this is going to be hella boring. Metal Gear isn't cut out for online play. And the shooter genre is staid and redundant. You could say it's a dying genre.
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 1:37PM Demon G Sides said
Totally dying. With Gears of War 2. Killzone 2. And all thsoe other ones.
Its not dying, its just really fat. Lots of excess, that if not taken care of will eventually kill it, but for now, Its living, but barely. The few games above are the reasons why its living.
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Its not dying, its just really fat. Lots of excess, that if not taken care of will eventually kill it, but for now, Its living, but barely. The few games above are the reasons why its living.
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 1:19PM FNG said
Graphcally the game looks great. But why does it move at 2/3 speed of normal human movement? When can a game have natural interactions with objects? When the dude approches the human launcher it should be a much more smooth interaction. You can clearly see the poor design. step 1 walk up to object, step 2 load animation to interact with object, step 3 interact with object. this is refering to the launcher thing at the end of the video. my 3 cents... proceed to vote down if can get beyond your fanboyism...
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 4:52PM (Unverified) said
Well its because its a Metal Gear online game which is based off sneaking around ... I only have a few complaints and the speed and pacing is one of them ... They need a sprint button or some sort of run burst ... Its really an amazing game and a great change of pace from most high octane shooters and is really based of using good teamwork ...
My complaints
1. Lack of a run button or any kind of speed burst
2. Melee and CQC is incredibly broken and almost useless (for me anyway)
3. Inability to shoot without holding the aim button - like spraying
4. Should be able to toggle into FPS mode and have it a fixed view - The way it is now you can only be in FPS mode while aiming
5. Longer game rounds
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My complaints
1. Lack of a run button or any kind of speed burst
2. Melee and CQC is incredibly broken and almost useless (for me anyway)
3. Inability to shoot without holding the aim button - like spraying
4. Should be able to toggle into FPS mode and have it a fixed view - The way it is now you can only be in FPS mode while aiming
5. Longer game rounds
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 9:03PM Hyams said
John: CQC is incredibly powerful if you can get the hang of sneaking up on people.
The cardboard box helps - as soon as an enemy comes near it, jump out, grab them, throw them to the floor and give them a quick headshot. Just make sure you don't put the cardboard box in a place they're not normally found, otherwise it'll stand out horribly.
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The cardboard box helps - as soon as an enemy comes near it, jump out, grab them, throw them to the floor and give them a quick headshot. Just make sure you don't put the cardboard box in a place they're not normally found, otherwise it'll stand out horribly.
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 1:21PM (Unverified) said
Ok, I don't really care about Metal Gear Online... But that man cannon type thing was all kinds of awesome.
I wish I could use one and land safely like that, ninja style.
I wish I could use one and land safely like that, ninja style.
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 1:24PM (Unverified) said
That man-launcher-thing looked utterly ri-goddamn-diculous
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 1:28PM (Unverified) said
genre cash in game. Look like an online shooter made by people who have no experience making online shooters.
Posted: Apr 27th 2008 1:16AM (Unverified) said
PLease let me know when I can play your 'better' online experience.
Til then, STFU!
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Til then, STFU!
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 1:29PM (Unverified) said
What's with the corny sound effects when getting shot or flying through the air? Also, Lost Planet has better graphics. I hope this gets better.
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 1:32PM (Unverified) said
uhm...yea it looks like a really hard to control/awkward third person shooter, and I really don't see them making the necessary vast improvements to the controls after the beta. don't like a game just cuz it has metal gear in front of it, please i beg of you!!
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 3:43PM (Unverified) said
"and I really don't see them making the necessary vast improvements to the controls after the beta."
Isn't that the WHOLE point of a beta to fix thing for the final build?
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Isn't that the WHOLE point of a beta to fix thing for the final build?
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 1:35PM (Unverified) said
I can't believe GameTrailers would just anyone watch such a violent video without having to lie about their age!
Anyway, I love Metal Gear, but the game just doesn't lend itself well to multiplayer. Maybe it will be better with the improved shooting, but aiming has always been a bit difficult and awkward in MGS. Forces you to use the stealth more. Come on MGS4, come to 360!
Anyway, I love Metal Gear, but the game just doesn't lend itself well to multiplayer. Maybe it will be better with the improved shooting, but aiming has always been a bit difficult and awkward in MGS. Forces you to use the stealth more. Come on MGS4, come to 360!
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 1:37PM (Unverified) said
Grammar check on myself, the first sentence was supposed to be ...would let just anyone... Maybe I just got too excited at not having to waste time with a bunch of drop-down menus.
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Posted: Apr 26th 2008 1:35PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
Looks meh, really there should be some kind of damage or visible damage, shot to the leg for example should leave you limping.
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 1:42PM (Unverified) said
This game is nothing special, but it gets the job done, ill be buying MGS4 for the single player, multiplayer will be an after though, i may play it if i get bored of cod 4. MGO is just too slow and not as fun, but its a solid game, and since it comes with MGS4 its a bonus, so no one should complain, be happy that they added this in.
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 1:48PM (Unverified) said
Looks really cool... not!
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 1:54PM dr steve brule said
i like splinter cell's mp i think it's really fun with the 2v2 setup, this looks alright just not as fleshed out kinda slow and awkward.
btw anyone else's testicles feel pain watching the catapult?
btw anyone else's testicles feel pain watching the catapult?
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 1:55PM (Unverified) said
MAN CANNON
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 1:57PM (Unverified) said
As of this post 12 users lean more towards this isn't all that good and 3 lean toward it's great. I think this is proof enough MGS will be mediocre at best!
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 2:02PM (Unverified) said
But shooters are judged largely on their online aspects, if that fails the whole game does usually.
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Posted: Apr 26th 2008 2:27PM (Unverified) said
Tranando that is the gayest example of fanboyism I've ever seen.
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Posted: Apr 26th 2008 2:00PM ZaxCG2 said
I don't know man... looks kind of stupid. Don't think it'll be able to top COD4 or Halo 3 in online greatness.
I think I'll just hold out to see how the actual game is.
Also -KOJIMA- PLEASE. Stop making all your character models run like they've got a kink in their back. Seriously.
I think I'll just hold out to see how the actual game is.
Also -KOJIMA- PLEASE. Stop making all your character models run like they've got a kink in their back. Seriously.
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 3:00PM Smacksmackums said
I agree 100% with getting rid of the humpback character models. What is up with them? Does someone think that people actually move that way?
The game looks great graphically, but the gameplay seems kind of slow and awkward. Whatever though. I'm sure single player will be great - humpbacks and all.
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The game looks great graphically, but the gameplay seems kind of slow and awkward. Whatever though. I'm sure single player will be great - humpbacks and all.
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 5:23PM (Unverified) said
dont you know why their bending over? (easy access)
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Posted: Apr 26th 2008 2:04PM Shmil said
Maybe they'll add some color to the game after the beta.
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 2:10PM Mr Slayer said
I have to admit, this doesn't look too great. With other online games out like Halo 3 and Gears of war out this game doesn't even compare. I think only hardcore mgs fans would care about playing this online assuming they look past the obvious flaws in this game.
Having said that, I'm still getting the game but not for it's multiplayer capabilities. The single player game should be awesome.
Having said that, I'm still getting the game but not for it's multiplayer capabilities. The single player game should be awesome.
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 2:16PM (Unverified) said
Wow that looks really crap. I love MGS and is the only reason i have a PS3. But come on that lookslike something from before the cs source generation. The chars move like robots. Very dissapointing.
Posted: Apr 26th 2008 2:16PM (Unverified) said
I would have to say that the game looks overall, way to grey in color tone. And I'm not impressed by those walking animations at all. (I'm also not a hater, Twin Snakes rocked!)
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