'' is an '' before it, ''Subsistence'' adds several new features, including content that was previously available only in certain Localized releases of the original game.
The core ''Subsistence'' package is comprised of two discs. The first disc, titled ''Subsistence'', contains the updated ''Snake Eater'' game. The second disc, ''Persistence'', contains all supplemental game modes and materials, including an ''.
"''. In a departure from previous expansions, the Japanese release of ''Subsistence'' also retains the original Japanese Language Voice Actor s.
A bonus '' was bundled with Pre-order s for ''Subsistence'' in North America . The disc includes a five-part, 30-minute feature about the entire ''Metal Gear'' Series , as well as interviews with Hideo Kojima and trailers for various current ''Metal Gear'' games.
''NOTE: this section only covers the additions made to the original Snake Eater game. Click for the article pertaining to the original game.''
- Disc 1: Subsistence:
- ---An added response to the question when a new game is started ("I like ''MGS3''"). Choosing this answer unlocks most of the game's extras.
- ---The Third-person camera mode is availble, in addition to the original bird's eye view camera. The new perspective is set as the default view.
- --- Spanish Language subtitles and menu text for the entire game (also included on Disc 2: Persistence).
- ---Demo Theater allows the player to watch every cinema in the game, individually or by parts of the story. The player can alter's Snake's appearance by adjusting his camo settings.
- Disc 2: Persistence:
- ---Duel Mode: contains 2 difficulties - Normal and Special. Normal setting includes the boss fights of ''Snake Eater'' as they originally appeared. Special setting includes each boss but with imposed limitations such as reduced ammo and higher difficulty.
- ---2 new levels for ''''.
- ---Secret Theater: added videos parodying scenes from ''Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater''. Also included is a parody scene entitled ''Metal Gear Raiden: Snake Eraser'' and the E3 2005 '''' trailer.
''Metal Gear'' and ''Metal Gear 2 Solid Snake'' are based on the Mobile Phone conversions from the orignal MSX2 versions.
- Two difficulty modes: Easy and Original.
- Boss Survival: Unlocked on each game after completing each game once. Allows the player to fight against every boss consecutively with one continuous LIFE bar and ammunition. Not every boss is fought. The Bulldozer is skipped in ''Metal Gear'', while in ''Metal Gear 2'' only Red Blaster, Jungle Evil, and Dr. Madnar are not fought against.
- New English text: As this is the first time each of these games appeared this way in the United States, both games contain new English text. Spanish translations are also available.
- Revamped character portraits: ''Metal Gear 2'' only. In game character face portraits were redesigned by ''Metal Gear Solid'' character designer Yoji Shinkawa .
- Revamped items: Certain items were redesigned to reflect their uses in the recent games. Such as the Cigarettes now drain LIFE from the player. And a new Bandanna item that provideds unlimited ammo when equipped was added to each game once the player completes their first playthrough.
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In addition to the new features added to the main game, ''Subsistence'' also contains an , the GRU or the Ocelot unit. The best-ranking player in each team will control the team's leader, represented by a unique character from the main game. Players can choose to be Snake , Dr. Sokolov (for the KGB), Raikov (for the GRU) and for the first time in the series, Ocelot as the obvious commander of the Ocelot Unit. Reiko Hinomoto from Konami's '' Rumble Roses '' wrestling series is also playable. When one team chooses Reiko as their team leader, the opposing team will have "Rowdy Reiko" as their leader instead.
The player can choose to be part of one of the following three team. Regular soldiers for each of the teams don't have unique characteristics outside of their appearance.
- - The elite unit of Spetsnaz led by Ocelot .
Characters that can only be used by one player at a time during gameplay. Each of these characters has unique ability exclusive to them. Unique characters are not available in Death Match mode.
- - Can sustain more damage than any other character (unique or otherwise) and possess a huge selection of weapons and equipment (including camo patterns) and can also perform a wide variety of CQC techniques, including a special CQC slam that automatically stuns any guard for a longer duration of time than normal. The amount of damage he can sustain correlates to the amount of players on the Red Team. Controlled by the sole member of Blue Team during Sneaking missions in online mode. By pressing the triangle button, he taunts his opponent by smoking a cigar.
- - Controlled by the highest ranking player in the GRU team. He is immune to adult magazines and can CQC stun his opponents by squeezing their genitals. His taunt is a standard soldier's salute.
- - Controlled by the lowest ranking player in the KGB team. He has weak (almost non-existent) combat abilities, but is the only character besides Snake that wields the Stealth camouflage. His taunt is the mock CQC pose he makes during the Virtuous Mission.
- - Controlled by the highest ranking player in the Ocelot unit. He is the only character who can use the Single Action Army as a secondary weapon. In addition, he can survive one shot to the head, due to the first shot knocking off his Beret . When reloading his revolver, he will say his lines from the main game. His taunt is his Hand Gesture from the main game.
- - Reiko is only available if the host player has obtained an animal ranking online or has logged over 50 hours in the online game. When using Reiko, the other unique characters will become unavailable (excluding Snake in Sneaking Missions). Instead, the Red Team uses the FACE version of Reiko as their leader, while the Blue Team uses the HEEL version (Rowdy Reiko). Reiko uses her Sunrise Suplex as a CQC technique, automatically stunning any enemy (other than Snake). The face version of Reiko taunts her opponent by tightening her pants, while the heel version crouches in a " Bosozoku " pose.
- '''. The XM16E1 can attach a Suppressor and switch between full-auto, 3-round burst, and single fire modes. Holding the ''L1'' button in first person view uses the Gunsights to aim more accurately. Holds 20 rounds per magazine.
- : Assault rifle. Holding the ''L1'' button in first person view uses the gunsights to aim more accurately. Holds 30 rounds per magazine. Can switch between full-auto and single fire modes. Has higher recoil than the XM16E1.
- ''' with a Laser Sight that allows for easier aiming but can give away one's position. It can switch between full-auto and 3-round burst modes. Holds 30 rounds per magazine.
- ''' with 4 shells per Speedloader . Has a slow fire rate, but a successful shot at close range will knock an enemy down, at which point a quick followup shot will kill him or her, with no chance to retaliate. This knockdown effect is a common source of complaint amongst users, and some servers specifically ban its use.
- ''', automatically puts the wielder into 1st person view when equipped. Holding ''L1'' puts the player into scope view; pushing the triangle button switches between 3X and 10X magnification. Holds around 10 rounds per magazine.
- ''' sniper rifle. Same characteristics as the SVD, except Non-lethal (depletes the target's stamina), Bolt-action (manually operated after each shot), and with a different style of scope.
- ''' .45 Handgun . Holds 7 rounds per magazine. Uses the gunsights in first person view. Can be suppressed.
- : Modified Mark 22 Hush Puppy handgun that uses non-lethal tranquilizer ammo. Must be manually operated between shots. Holds 8 rounds per magazine. Uses the gunsights in first person view. Can be suppressed.
- : Holds 6 rounds and does more damage per shot than the M1911A1. Shots from the SAA can ricochet, allowing the shooter to hit targets hiding around corners. Normally fired from the hip, using the offhand to operate the hammer between shots. Using the gunsights (''L1'' button in first person view) sacrifices speed for accuracy by using only one hand. Only Ocelot can use this weapon in online mode.
- : Standard grenade that deals damage to nearby players and can knock them to the ground. All grenades explode within a few seconds of being thrown.
- : Grenade that disrupts electronics. For the duration of the effect, the radar and map only show immobile objects (basic level layout and goals), and sonar and radio communication are disabled.
- : Grenade that sets fire to nearby players.
- : Grenade that produces a white flash and loud noise. All nearby players see a brief flash, while those looking in the direction of the explosion are blinded for much longer. Those near the explosion are temporarily deafened, will lose stamina, and are knocked out if their stamina bar is emptied. Players inside cardboard boxes are immune to all effects except the brief flash.
- : Proximity mine with a forward-facing area of detection. If any player steps inside this area, the claymore detonates, causing damage and knocking nearby players down. Can be safely disarmed and collected by crawling prone.
- : Opened and placed on the ground. Any player that approaches a placed book will be forced to stop and look at it, thus being left open to attack for several seconds. Raikov and players inside cardboard boxes are immune to books.
- : Can be thrown in order to distract an enemy. Obtained by reloading a weapon.
- : A rocket-propelled grenade launcher. The splash damage caused on impact has similar characteristics to a standard grenade, including the knockdown effect. Must be reloaded after each shot.
- : A machinegun with high firepower and ammo capacity. Firing continuously for a few seconds causes the player to emit a rising yell.
- (SNE) – One player will play as Snake (blue team) trying to procure a microfilm from the other players (red team), who will try to thwart his attempt. If the player controlling Snake is killed, the person who has killed Snake will be taking his place the next round. Snake is equipped with three camouflages, a wide variety of guns, and stealth camouflage to complete his mission. His regular camo patterns are simulated by making him partially transparent when his camo index is high.
- (TDM) – Two teams must engage in combat based on a set time limit and the team with the most "life tickets" remaining will be declared the victor. Every time a person respawns, a ticket is subtracted from the overall score. Once the tickets are gone, the team loses. If the timer runs out, the team with the most tickets remaining wins. If both teams have the same number of tickets, the round ends in a draw.
- (DM) – A free-for-all in which the objective is to get the most kills. The person with most kills in set time limit wins.
- (CAP) – Two competing teams attempt to capture Kerotan (green frog) and bring it back to their base. The team holding the Kerotan must bring it back to their base and hold it there for 20 seconds. If the other team manages to retrieve the Kerotan, they may bring it back to their own base and protect it themselves. The first team to hold the Kerotan for 20 consecutive seconds wins. If the round time limit runs out, the goal time counters become cumulative countdowns; the first team to hold the Kerotan for a total of 20 seconds wins. If the round lasts too long after the round timer expires, the team with the lowest cumulative countdown (most seconds held at goal) wins.
- (RES) – The red team guards GAKO (a small rubber duck) while the blue team tries to capture it. Rescue mission is unique in that players do not Respawn if killed, instead becoming Ghost s. The red team wins if the time runs out, the blue team wins if they place GAKO at their goal, and either team wins immediately if all members of the other team are dead.
:As a ghost, the player is able to move around and CQC other ghosts in the field. Ghosts can be seen by living players, and thus used to guide, distract, or obscure the vision of their teammates or enemies. In addition, they can further distract or mislead the living players by making spooky moaning noises, or by tapping walls and other vertical surfaces (in the same way as living players). They cannot otherwise alter their surroundings or interact with players (with the exception of breaking cardboard boxes).
Recently, hidden modes have been discovered in MGO. For example, naming a room HEAD SHOTS will set up the rules so that a player that does not kill an enemy with a head shot receives a death. Currently, only one hidden mode has been found, but there may be others.
While the game flew under the radar for many gamers (especially due to the anticipation of next-generation consoles), critical reaction has been overwhelmingly positive. In fact, the game was received even more warmly than the original, judging by its ~95% rating at GameRankings , compared to the original's ~92%, also ranking #2 of all time PlayStation 2 games.
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