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Curiously, neither MGS3 nor Peace Walker actually stars series protagonist Solid Snake, and even MGS2 soon turns the spotlight off him. Both Snake Eater and its direct sequel Peace Walker are prequels set a generation before the series began, while MGS2 takes place nearly 30 years after Peace Walker. This HD collection brings together definitive editions of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, 3: Snake Eater and the previously PSP-exclusive Peace Walker. The games' tone varies from jaw-droppingly majestic - like a field of flower petals changing colors paired with a Harry Gregson-Williams score - to drawn-out philosophical debate or goofy comic relief. It's not always on point, but series creator Hideo Kojmia's schizophrenic sensibilities are never less than stimulating. But just when you start tuning out, something will suddenly grab your attention like a guard alerted to Snake's presence. Often, their lengthy exposition is meandering, over-explaining simple facts ad nauseam while glossing over important twists in the labyrinthine plot. More esoteric and cerebral than the pro-war action movies from which they draw so heavily, Metal Gear Solid games are equal parts melodrama, political thriller, science-fiction, whimsical meta-humour and surreal theatrics. They're as much war games as Twin Peaks is a police procedural.

And much like that 1989 cult classic, in Metal Gear Solid, it's never clear when the creators are in on the joke.

#METAL GEAR SNAKE ESCAPE PATCH#

Metal Gear Solid's Snakes may resemble Escape From New York's hero right down to their names and eventual eye patch however, their penchant for ideological musing about the nature of war reminds me more of another mulleted eighties action hero, Dalton, the bouncer with a philosophy PHD from Road House. To the best of our knowledge it's still accurate with respect to the European version. Here we present our review of the North American release of the game, first published in November last year. Editor's note: Metal Gear Solid HD Collection is released in Europe this week.

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