Kojima: Metal Gear Acid for PSN 'possible'
by Griffin McElroy 
{ Aug 23rd 2008 at 11:30AM }
As our stack of thick, leather bound binders filled from end to end with valuable Pokémon cards will attest, we're suckers for collectible card games. You could probably also tell from our proclivity to creep around the local Wal-Mart with a black bandana crudely wrapped around our greasy mullets that we're also diehard fans of stealth action. As such, it would seem logical to assume we're big supporters of the PSP-exclusive Metal Gear Acid titles -- unfortunately, one look at our barren ludological library will show that we possess a powerful, unnatural fear of video game packaging.
Thankfully, our hopes for a downloadable version of the Acid titles were lifted somewhat by a brief blurb from series creator Hideo Kojima at Leipzig yesterday. Kojima explained that while there's currently no plans concerning the two titles, it's "possible" that the card battlers could be uploaded onto PSN. We certainly would have preferred a more substantial tease from the Metal Gear maven, a "probable" or "likely", perhaps -- but we suppose beggars can't be choosers.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
AlterEgo @ Aug 23rd 2008 11:36AM
I loved Ac!d 2.
The first Ac!d not so much.
AlterEgo @ Aug 23rd 2008 11:37AM
Actually, the first Ac!d wasn't BAD for when it came out, but the sequel fixed virtually ALL the problems in the first one to the point where the first one is almost unplayable when you have the sequel sitting next to it.
Mr.ESC @ Aug 23rd 2008 4:01PM
I really loved that game too,is one of the few games I've beat several times in all difficulties.Too bad I never could complete the Infinite Deck.
Great music,the gameplay was really good and The Solid Eye was just cool.I hope Kojima makes 3rd game.
Xoviet chiK @ Aug 23rd 2008 11:46AM
I liked both AC!D titles, they were pretty cool after you got over that ridiculous learning curve.
Thought this was about an original AC!D game on PSN though, now that would be news / saliva worthy.
jcd @ Aug 23rd 2008 11:51AM
I'd prefer portable ops
AlterEgo @ Aug 23rd 2008 11:56AM
COMPLETELY different game.
Same amount of awesome.
WhoMe @ Aug 23rd 2008 11:57AM
Actually, I preferred Acid over PO. But then I never finished PO cuz I sold my PSP around that time. I intend to go back to it once I get a Brite tho.
The first Acid was ok, but sometimes grueling. The second Acid fixed a lot of things though, however I didn't like the art style as much.
Anyway, I want a NEW game, not the same old game on PSN. :p
Come on Kojima, we own you.
Mr.ESC @ Aug 23rd 2008 4:02PM
I swear that game never make it here.It is incredibly rare here.
I always wanted to play Portable ops.
Immortal Technique PSN: johnnynumber5 @ Aug 23rd 2008 4:34PM
Portable ops was amazing ... portable ops plus not so much
ahsayuninew @ Aug 23rd 2008 12:11PM
How about metal gear solid? The only one I've beaten is 4, I want to go back and beat all of them to get more into the story.
sicsided @ Aug 23rd 2008 12:36PM
http://www.amazon.com/Metal-Gear-Solid-Collection-Playstation-2/dp/B001383L36/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1219509350&sr=8-1
YOU BUY NOW!
Haggard @ Aug 23rd 2008 1:00PM
That collection's not available in Europe sadly :(
And we don't have PS3s that play PS2 games over here (except the launch ones).
Wiinterfang @ Aug 23rd 2008 12:29PM
Put them on DS and maybe them I'll be interested.
Maverick Saturn @ Aug 23rd 2008 2:47PM
DS would only be able to handle the first three levels, lmao
Sheppy (of the Fidlious Clan of Wong) @ Aug 23rd 2008 3:02PM
You know, despite your fears, playing a system that isn't a Nintendo console won't kill you. And likewise, not every game ever created needs to be on a Nintendo system.
Mr.ESC @ Aug 23rd 2008 4:05PM
“Not every game ever created needs to be on a Nintendo system”.
Bu..but Gears of war would be so awesome in the Wii with teh waggle and sh*t I mean even if there is only 1 locust in the screen killing it with the chainsaw using teh wiimote would be awesome even if the blood is replaced by sweat.
Justin @ Aug 23rd 2008 12:56PM
Don't care about Ac!d. Where is my Zone of the Enders.
Haggard @ Aug 23rd 2008 12:59PM
Jesus, I must have spent £140 on pokemon cards back in the day.. why didn't I buy a PS2 instead?
Jakka(Naked Peach Brigade) @ Aug 23rd 2008 1:18PM
Looks kinda crap for a PSP game.
blutrane @ Aug 23rd 2008 2:08PM
actually the graphics were really good... cell shaded and smooth... ac!d is really a good game and concept
Jakka(Naked Peach Brigade) @ Aug 23rd 2008 2:17PM
Yeah it does look a lot better on videos etc. I guess Joystiq simply has some bad taste when it comes to screenies.
itbekevin2010 @ Aug 23rd 2008 2:25PM
psn you whore PSN
Jakka(Naked Peach Brigade) @ Aug 23rd 2008 3:24PM
Sir, I believe you are wrong.
ImSteevin @ Aug 23rd 2008 1:47PM
Oh man this game was so much fun, its not a shoehorned metal gear game, it's a great card game with a metal gear look and feel. Great nods from throughout the series too. If you like MGS or card games, seriously go give this a shot. I loved both 1 and 2, but the cool art style of two and its huge array of cards make it better.
Noshino @ Aug 23rd 2008 2:24PM
"...but the cool art style of two and its huge array of cards make it better"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbQUTrn93ho&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU2N1tpLazk&feature=related
I concur!
Spalec @ Aug 23rd 2008 2:37PM
Never mind Acid, I want portable ops and the MSX games on PSN.
Maverick Saturn @ Aug 23rd 2008 2:50PM
PO on PSN would be slightly stupid ¬_¬ Whats the point in having a port of a successful PSP game just to play a downgraded version of MGS4.
The reason Kojima is going for AC!D rather then PO is because AC!D is a unique gameplay style, the puzzle element will keep PSN players happy, and it also allows downloaders to trade cards etc, what possible experience will PO on PSN offer that MGS4 can't?
Maverick Saturn @ Aug 23rd 2008 2:54PM
Thats like having God of war: COO or Rachet and clank Size matters on PSN knowing full well you could be playing God of war 2 / 3 (soon) or the new ratchet and clank.
I am excited AC!D is coming to PSN, if its a network online game, it should be quite addictive.
j.howlett @ Aug 23rd 2008 3:53PM
i get what your saying, but remember the snes cart that let you play gameboy games on it and i think they made one for the 64. there is a way to plug psps into tvs now also. some people might want to just have another way to enjoy the game and others might want to do it just to do it.
Maverick Saturn @ Aug 23rd 2008 5:12PM
That also brings down the purpose of having PSP ¬_¬ The games are meant to be exclusive, and MGSPO is a big hit on PSP, if it shoots of to PSN, how would that look. Besides, I know what to expect on my PSP, so its good, but what joy would I get playing a watered down version of MGS4 on my HDTV :S
gigalous @ Aug 23rd 2008 7:04PM
wait you can play psp games on the ps3?
Dan CiTi @ Aug 24th 2008 3:30PM
If Portable Ops and Ac!d 2 became full on PSN games with PSN multiplayer support, I'd go nuts.
They could also just be straight-up PSP games you can download to your PSP off the PSN.