Kojima Productions 'aiming for PS3 quality' with Peace Walker

by Andrew Yoon { Jul 16th 2009 at 2:30PM }

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Peace Walker may be a PSP game, but that's not stopping Hideo Kojima from treating it as his Metal Gear Solid 5. Kojima explains that "the main staff of MGS4 are producing it," and as such, "they are aiming for PS3 quality because they were creating MGS4 on the PS3 not too long ago." Obviously, the PSP is significantly less powerful than Sony's home console, but the team is trying to push the PSP in new ways, "expressing this in ways only we can express it in."

Kojima wouldn't confirm how the multiplayer gameplay of Peace Walker will work, but he does promise it will be "stealth-action based." Some new additions exclusive to the PSP game include "a variety of other different cardboard boxes," the ability to customize Snake's gear configurations, and a "growth feature" where "your character evolves." As usual, the coy designer avoided going into specifics.

Check out brand new screenshots of the game (scheduled for a 2010 release) here:

Gallery: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (7/16/09)

Tags: hideo-kojima, metal-gear-solid, metal-gear-solid-peace-walker, mgs

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Nerdy Desi @ Jul 16th 2009 2:33PM

That's pretty damn impressive for the PSP. Can't wait to see what they will churn out for a PSP2.

DWells55 @ Jul 16th 2009 4:01PM

Those graphics are downright incredible for the PSP. The lighting in that fourth shot is excellent. Seriously, this looks as good as or better than an original Xbox game.

arrness (PSN: chsowls) @ Jul 16th 2009 2:34PM

why isn't this under the playstation tab?

InFaMoUs1- @ Jul 16th 2009 2:46PM

because it's Joystiq

Sidebuster @ Jul 16th 2009 2:35PM

I have a launch psp, but I would rather have this game come out on some other platform. I am always really reluctant to buy PSP games for some reason.

Sidebuster @ Jul 16th 2009 2:36PM

(just thought of the best platform)

This would have been a great PSN game.

Maverick Saturn (Igor) @ Jul 16th 2009 2:38PM

Or a great PSP game like it already is.

Storm Eagle::The Blood Edge @ Jul 16th 2009 2:36PM

This is another reason I need a PSP. Screenshot 4 looks like they're on the right track to making this game look stunning. And Screenshot 5? Well.....LOL. "Love Pack"

Captain Planet @ Jul 16th 2009 3:18PM

I'm pretty sure "Love Pack" is the Japanese translation for "Dick in a Box".

Maverick Saturn (Igor) @ Jul 16th 2009 2:37PM

Oh, before anyone gets excited, this is not in terms of graphics obviously

Damian @ Jul 16th 2009 3:35PM

I think we could guess that.

Crimson_Ryan @ Jul 16th 2009 2:38PM

Big Boss, I choose you!

avan @ Jul 16th 2009 2:39PM

Ps3 Quality as in Ghostbusters? or as in Metal Gear 4?

Storm Eagle::The Blood Edge @ Jul 16th 2009 2:44PM

No avan, as in Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection.

What kind of...? *shakes head*

Ballistic H @ Jul 16th 2009 4:22PM

At least not RROD quality.

Sly @ Jul 16th 2009 2:43PM

the E3 trailer was awesome. i can't wait. the flying metal gear and the 4 player co-op look great.

marauder30 @ Aug 19th 2009 1:05PM

I was JUST thinking yesterday when I fired up MGS2 for the umpteenth time that we've got our terrestrial Metal Gear, and even an amphibious Metal Gear, but where's our flyin' Metal Gear?

Touche, Kojima.

Gamer4Life @ Jul 16th 2009 2:45PM

When I see the name Kojima I see crap, so saying he wants quality means fuck all.

Captain Planet @ Jul 16th 2009 2:49PM

Someone forgot to think before he typed.

NoughtSoClever @ Jul 16th 2009 3:00PM

What say you to eating a bag of dicks?

Paul @ Jul 16th 2009 3:03PM

"NEEDS MOAR CUTSCENES!"

LegendaryRedass @ Jul 16th 2009 4:00PM

That was so retarded I think it gave me cancer.

butlersp @ Jul 16th 2009 2:49PM

So in other words you need a PSP 2000 or better and a 1000 will not be enough to run it right. Great. Agreed this would have been a good PSN title with DLC Chapters or DLC to MGS4. Or alteast allow for PSP Plus through and update to MGS4. Since I have a 1000 Sony should be able to allow for video out via the USB through PS3.

Gagilence @ Jul 16th 2009 4:02PM

WTF are you talking about? It will work on all PSP versions.

Jawmuncher @ Jul 16th 2009 2:54PM

A Tad off topic but -

Can Kojima just give us a Yes or No about a achievement patch?

I know he's the kind of guy to play with his fans but he almost acts like no one is asking for it.

Me personally I kinda gave up on us ever getting one a long time ago.

As for Peace Waler, Game looks AMAZING

Crimson_Ryan @ Jul 16th 2009 3:01PM

I don't think MGS4 will EVER get achievements...

PR0F3TA @ Jul 16th 2009 3:18PM

i can 110% guarantee you that it will not have achievements...

...but i would settle for some Trophies

jjpmann @ Jul 16th 2009 3:25PM

looks kinda cool

j.howlett @ Jul 16th 2009 3:09PM

i should find a love pack to hide in and play this game when it comes out

KeegdnaB @ Jul 16th 2009 3:30PM

This may convince me to get a PSP finally

also, that beard......as if Snake didn't already turn even the manliest of men gay

LegendaryRedass @ Jul 16th 2009 4:03PM

I'd rather BE Snake.

Roto13 @ Jul 16th 2009 7:37PM

Naked Snake gives me a Solid Snake.

Jack @ Jul 16th 2009 3:54PM

God I wish Peace Walker was for PS3 : (

Raffikki5491 @ Jul 16th 2009 4:30PM

Same here, but I have a feeling this game will be good either way, plus we've got MGS Rising to look forward too on 360/PS3

Maverick Saturn (Igor) @ Jul 16th 2009 4:47PM

But then I wish MGS4 was for PSP too :D

youhavemail @ Jul 16th 2009 4:03PM

Great. I wonder how many people will take this as "psp is capable of ps3 quality."

el serpiente @ Jul 16th 2009 6:02PM

uh, probably no one.

samik @ Jul 16th 2009 6:05PM

PS3 quality as opposed to the sub-PS3 quality other MGS game that Kojima doesnt seem too keen to be associated with? That E3 2009 MS announcement increasingly seems to be like a damp squib

Jacksons @ Jul 16th 2009 6:14PM

Yeah, he seemed to lack enthusiasm with that one.

Jacksons @ Jul 16th 2009 6:11PM

I'm way more stoked for this than the Raiden action game thing. Sorry Raiden, I hate you.

Arturo @ Jul 16th 2009 6:35PM

I think I'll get a PSP again for this...(sold my past versions when i didn't have a job). Since I've been out of teh PSP loop for a whlie, I wonder: PSP-2000/PSP-3000 or PSP GO? hmm...

Roto13 @ Jul 16th 2009 7:38PM

3000 just got homebrew'd a while ago. The Go is a waste of everything.

greg @ Jul 16th 2009 7:57PM

MGS2 looks better than many ps3 games. I guess they can make an awesome job with peace walker.

It will be a day 1 purchase for me, or pre-order.

Now I want too see more !

Asher @ Jul 17th 2009 1:51PM

I'm afraid to be excited for this one. I was had such high hopes for MGS4, but once i got through the first chapter all the excitement went away...
You can vote down my comment, but i think MGS4 was not a focused game! It was more like a 40 hour movie with an hour of gameplay. Atleast on the PSP there should be a reasonable amount of dialog (i love a good story, but it needs to be good.)

Anyway my fingers are crossed but i'm not holding my breath.