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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 3:45PM Hyams said

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MGS3 is the best MGS without a doubt, so all future 3DS owners should buy this.

Posted: Jun 18th 2010 3:54PM SpacePenguinBot said

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@(Unverified) Seconded. The story blows all the others out of the water, and despite the weird controls I still prefer the gameplay to MGS 4.
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 3:55PM RadioactiveQube said

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i'll be getting this for sure, but i humbly disagree that mgs3 was the best in the series. as a huge fan of the franchise, i would say the 4th one is the best one.
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 4:00PM Night Elve said

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In my very personal opinion MGS3 was a really solid, fun & great game, but certainly MGS4 was the best game so far.

That epic final scene was well epic :)
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 4:03PM Raiki said

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I thought MGS3's story was just incredible. MGS4 was also great, but it's obvious they didn't have nearly as much room for creativity for a game to end the series as opposed to a game to begin the storyline.

Pissed me off that Naruto stole the MGS3 story though.
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 4:07PM Hyams said

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4 is good, but suffers from a story that makes no sense, too long cutscenes, location hopping (I prefer travelling through a single, consistent location, like in MGS3), mediocre boss battles (still better than MGS2, though), and inconsistent gameplay quality (Acts 1 and 2 are godly - some of the best moments in any MGS ever - but Acts 3 to 5 range from mediocre to good.)

It says loads that a mediocre 'MGS' is still a fantastic 'game', though.

Also, how do I make myself stop being Unverified? =(
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 4:25PM 343 Guilty Fart said

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I just want to put a vote in for MGS2 as the best in the franchise, Raiden haters be damned
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 4:29PM Hyams said

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@Hyams

MGS2 has the worst boss battles in the game, and the Big Shell is a bit boring to explore.

Excellent gameplay, though, and LOADS of 'OMGWTF moments'. I hadn't followed the game at all before release, so the whole 'playing as Raiden thing' took me as a surprise ... and I actually liked it.
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 4:49PM Vegeta has a ps3 said

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@Hyams
Absolutely agree. Thanks in part to its 60s setting, MGS3 had a lot of style that I think the other MGS games lacked. I mean come on, who didn't like SNNNNNAAAAAAAAKE EAAAAAATEEEEERR!!!!
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 7:33PM D3m0sthenes said

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@Hyams

3 is the best IMO.

Specifically because of the boss battles.

Also. On top of remaking Zelda and Star Fox they decide to to remake my two favorite games ever. Metal Gear 3 and Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory. Seriously... it's like they asked me personally what I wanted in the next DS (although it wouldn't have been 3D but anything without glasses is awesome in my book) This is why I love Nintendo. I feel like a kid again.

Oh and since I'm apparently pulling the ropes go ahead and throw an Ogre Battle 64 update in there. Thanks!

(OMG WHAT IF THEY INCLUDE VC?)

Nintendo. I've forgiven you for the Wii.
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 3:46PM Unvrfd said

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Jesus, don't upscale him like that.

Posted: Jun 19th 2010 10:44AM Dykam said

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@(Unverified) The images at the screens section weren't upscaled, but here is a comparison with an edited version of each image, softening the hard edges: http://data.dykam.nl/uploads/web/diff.png
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 3:49PM therandomizer said

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And people are saying the PSP looks better. I wholeheartedly disagree. It looks like a freakin' first generation gamecube game!

Posted: Jun 18th 2010 3:56PM (Unverified) said

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@therandomizer Are you kidding? Have you seen Peace Walker?
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 3:56PM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said

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@therandomizer I'd have to see it in motion to judge. I might still put Peace Walker a bit ahead, though.

Very impressive, none the less!
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 7:28PM Da Largest said

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this tech demo looks better than Peace Walker, graphically.

I explained my position two days ago over at the GoNintendo forums, complete with screenshots illustrating my point. Here's the link. (I'm Darth Vader)

http://gonintendo.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27666
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 7:56PM Foetoid said

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@therandomizer

A few people are coming out with the conclusion that the 3DS graphically is better than the iPhone 3GS, and that thing runs similar specs to the Gamecube (but without a dedicated graphics chip and more ram).
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 3:50PM Faemir said

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Why is all the marketing showing the final battle?! I only completed this a few months ago and I would be pissed right now if not D:

Also, screenshots always look worse than games in motion, so *shrug*.

Posted: Jun 18th 2010 3:56PM Night Elve said

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Well you are the only one spoiling that's the final battle ;)
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 4:05PM MrAlex said

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For the uneducated know amongst us, they could just be going in for a hug.
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 3:53PM PR0F3TA said

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i'm getting a 3DS for sure but not for this game, i loved snake eater on the PS2 and have fond memories of it. i'll leave it like that

Posted: Jun 18th 2010 3:54PM ArchiGamer said

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Oh 3DS my love for you is like the burning passion of a thousand suns. I love you!

Posted: Jun 18th 2010 3:55PM 216 said

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Its BAWSE

Posted: Jun 18th 2010 3:55PM Dougtastic said

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I'll be getting a 3DS, now. This just gives me another excuse to play through this game.

Posted: Jun 18th 2010 3:59PM jordanbiffle said

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The graphics look about on par with Peacewalker, give it some time and it will look the same as its ps2 counterpart. And yes, Peacewalker has stunning visuals.
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 4:04PM therandomizer said

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(Unverified) said: "@therandomizer Are you kidding? Have you seen Peace Walker?" Why, yes...as a matter of fact, I have

Pic 1 - http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh137/Nintendo1889/PSP_versus_3DS_A-1.jpg

Pic 2 - http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh137/Nintendo1889/PSP_versus_3DS_B-1.jpg

Pic 3 - http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh137/Nintendo1889/PSP_versus_3DS_C.jpg

'Nuff said. And NO, I didn't alter the PSP version pictures' quality at all.
(And I bet anything the response system screwed up my reply once again)
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 4:55PM chargen said

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ok

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQdc60KhNgc
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 5:44PM chargen said

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Damned new comment system

In game footage. I guess one guy was distracting the tethergirl, since other previews have said that the device was turned it off as soon as they pulled out a camera.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQdc60KhNgc
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 4:10PM Colonel Falafel said

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Actually, I have found some comparison shots and it looks a good deal better than both MGS3 and Peace Walker

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y125/kirbyguy99/1276659502860.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y125/kirbyguy99/1276659917486.png
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 4:19PM (Unverified) said

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Aren't some of your screengrabs from cinematics though?
The kirbyguy shots seem like a much better comaprison.
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 4:07PM MrAlex said

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*For all the uneducated amongst us know...

Sentence Dyslexia
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 4:06PM MrAlex said

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But the petals are in 3D and that's what matters.

Posted: Jun 18th 2010 4:06PM TheRealLawrence said

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So the 3DS is graphically capable then? I was getting a bit scared due to Ridge Racer, Nintendogs(Looks just like the last one as far as I can tell) and some other titles that looked just ok. Metal Gear looks amazing though.

Posted: Jun 18th 2010 4:12PM rahnyc4 said

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@TheRealLawrence well they are tech demos and in alpha form. why would you worry? you should worry more if it was the final product, which its not. theres a whole lot of room for improvements for all these games. the hardware isn't even final. i wouldnt even be shock if nintendo bump up the specs for the 3ds, like they did with the gamecube after e3.
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 4:11PM shard765 said

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If you haven't played the original and plan on getting the 3Ds its a no brainer. I myself prefer the big purdy graphics of a home console.

Posted: Jun 18th 2010 5:38PM MrXBob said

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@shard765 Looking at the comparisons, this has better textures and lighting than the home console (PS2) version
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 4:13PM RustyJack said

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Your face looks jaggy. Oh snap. Somebody stop me.

Posted: Jun 18th 2010 4:23PM Rollins said

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I have to say that I'm very impressed by what's been shown of the 3DS so far. If the first-generation games look this good, I can only imagine what developers will be cranking out in a few years.

Posted: Jun 18th 2010 4:24PM Rollins said

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@Rollins That said, what in the hell is up with my avatar? Looks like I got squished by a large rock or something.
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 5:16PM (Unverified) said

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I also must giveth the props to MGS2.
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 4:41PM The Bodyguard said

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I want the 3DS and this is a big reason why. MGS 3 is one of the most complete gaming experiences I have ever had and I want to relive this now.

Posted: Jun 18th 2010 5:06PM J43 said

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Joystiq should take advantage of the "SCREENS" and "VIDEO" tabs.

Posted: Jun 18th 2010 5:13PM squeehunter said

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@WINterfang

Actually, you get a couple more vertical pixels and a couple less horizontal ones so it's pretty much the same as a PSP and Portable Ops looked fine on there.

Posted: Jun 18th 2010 5:50PM shard765 said

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yeah that may be. But what I meant was I wouldn't play through Snake Eater (or any other game from last generation) again in this day and age cause theres too many other titles on current consoles I have yet to experience. Great game, but been there done that and I just prefer playing big games like this on a big screen. But I also don't travel much, If I did I would be all over the handhelds.
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 5:45PM Triforceowner said

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Why doesn't Nintendo release those pictures that you cross your eyes to make a 3D image out of for these 3DS screens?

Posted: Jun 18th 2010 5:52PM Stahlbrand said

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That suit is from MGS3 - it was the battle suit or combat suit or something like that, but it was a Russian design that Snake (IIRC) pulls out of a locker in the final base - you took 50% less damage from bullets in it, but it was not great camoflage.

Posted: Jun 18th 2010 6:52PM SolidSnakeEyes said

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@Stahlbrand It's the sneaking suit, in Peace Walker it eliminates your foot step sounds. Or at least makes them quieter, I can still hear em but I think the enemy can't.
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Posted: Jun 18th 2010 6:30PM whookid said

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I just orgasmed. In 3D......

Posted: Jun 18th 2010 6:51PM SolidSnakeEyes said

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Jack!

Posted: Jun 18th 2010 7:09PM kenny goo said

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Give or take PS2 level stuff. For a launch game on a Nintendo handheld I'm impressed. Let's see what the PSP2 brings to the table when it launches presumably next year.

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