ITT: GAFers playing the MGS series for the first time

[Costanza]

You're playing on easy. Why shouldn't he be?

Other bosses have still been hard/frustrating for me even on easy. He just died in like 4 hits with the RGB.

edit: anyway, I also randomly found the body armor just now

 

[Skellig Gra]

I didn't search the whole thread but did anyone notice/think that

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in MGS1 Liquid's disguise makes him look exactly like Duke Nukem

 

[Akira'sCrow]

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Vamp

on normal and hard can be a pain in the ass.

 

[mugwhump]

I just died 13 times on the first room of The Twin Snakes

 

[Costanza]

*sigh* Fucking escort missions

 

[Fenix]

I started replaying MGS2 Monday night for kicks, and I just got past the escort mission... I still think it's the best escort mission I've played.

 

[Costanza]

Yeah, it actually isn't too bad so far.

 

[Akira'sCrow]

Yeah, it actually isn't too bad so far.

The pathfinding back through the water is tricky, otherwise it is not too bad. Very ICOish.

 

[TheExodu5]

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Vamp

was like the easiest boss ever

Heh that's what I said. It's ridiculous. 6 hits and he's gone. Took me like 20-30 seconds.

 

[fistfulofmetal]

Vamp is not cake on anything higher than Easy.

 

[Costanza]

How do I get rid of the bugs?

 

[Fenix]

Use a spray.

 

[Costanza]

Use a spray.

Yeah, I figured it out.

 

[Akira'sCrow]

That spray is like frickin duct tape. If you have a problem in MGS2, spray it. Need to defuse a bomb. Spray it. Need to put out a fire. Spray it! Need to wake up a sleeping guard so you can hold him up for dog tags. Spray him! Bugs. Spray em! Need to stop Rose from calling you on the CODEC every five seconds so she can talk about feelings! SPRAY HER!

 

[Fenix]

That spray is like frickin duct tape. If you have a problem in MGS2, spray it. Need to defuse a bomb. Spray it. Need to put out a fire. Spray it! Need to wake up a sleeping guard so you can hold him up for dog tags. Spray him! Bugs. Spray em! Need to stop Rose from calling you on the CODEC every five seconds so she can talk about feelings! SPRAY HER!

I wish you could actually do this

 

[zaxor0]

I am planning on getting a ps3 with backwards compatibility. I am not sure when but I know I will. I want to get this collection too, should I get it now or would it be ok to wait a while? Isn't there a limited number?

 

[Costanza]

I am planning on getting a ps3 with backwards compatibility. I am not sure when but I know I will. I want to get this collection too, should I get it now or would it be ok to wait a while? Isn't there a limited number?

Get it now. Konami won't be printing PS1 discs forever.

 

[Akira'sCrow]

I am planning on getting a ps3 with backwards compatibility. I am not sure when but I know I will. I want to get this collection too, should I get it now or would it be ok to wait a while? Isn't there a limited number?

I think there is a limited number. However, I was at Gamestop (shudder) yesterday to reserve MGS4 LE and they had many copies of the Essentials Collection. Amazon appears to have a lot as well. It is still probably best to err on the side of caution and get it now.

 

[Costanza]

I'm afraid to go into the MGS4 Limited Edition threads, but is it true that I can preorder it now at EB/GS? Gonna go soon if so.

 

[stephendedalus]

I'm afraid to go into the MGS4 Limited Edition threads, but is it true that I can preorder it now at EB/GS? Gonna go soon if so.

Yep. Go do it now!

 

[Costanza]

Yep. Go do it now!

Are we expecting a really limited supply?

 

[schlew]

I just died 13 times on the first room of The Twin Snakes

Same here. It was excruciating. I wanted to get things just right, but I always managed to throw a guard instead of choking him (my analog stick obviously wasn't neutral when I went for the grab, but in the heat of the moment, how could it!).

 

[Akira'sCrow]

I'm afraid to go into the MGS4 Limited Edition threads, but is it true that I can preorder it now at EB/GS? Gonna go soon if so.

Yes, however they do not have the Metal Gear Saga 2 discs yet. Also, you have to put down at least $10 (instead of the normal $5) and the reciept does not denote LE. Make sure you match the Sku# that what you preorder is indeed the LE and not the standard (unless you want the standard).

 

[Costanza]

Yes, however they do not have the Metal Gear Saga 2 discs yet. Also, you have to put down at least $10 (instead of the normal $5) and the reciept does not denote LE. Make sure you match the Sku# that what you preorder is indeed the LE and not the standard (unless you want the standard).

How do I know the right SKU for the LE?

 

[Fenix]

In Canada we only managed to get 100-200 copies of the Subsistence LE, and in the States I heard it was pretty rare as well.

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I have one

 

[stephendedalus]

How do I know the right SKU for the LE?

270209

 

[Akira'sCrow]

How do I know the right SKU for the LE?

Have them read it to you off the computer. Then check your reciept.

 

[Akira'sCrow]

270209

Damn man. Way to be on your game. I left mine at home and could not give him the particulars. Good show.

 

[Costanza]

270209

Thanks

 

[DangerStepp]

Phew... I'm glad I saw the info for the MGS4:LE... ordering now. Thanks.

Edit: Got it! Between this and GTA4:LE... that's alot of money.

 

[Akira'sCrow]

In Canada we only managed to get 100-200 copies of the Subsistence LE, and in the States I heard it was pretty rare as well.

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I have one

The GameStop I reserved mine from had over 30 reserves and got 1 copy. 1. Because I was there waiting for the shipment I got it. God I hate that place. I'm worried about the LE for MGS4 as well. That is why I checked and double checked my reserve reciept and I will be there first thing on the 12th. I know they will over sell and under deliver. That's their fucking motto.

 

[Fenix]

The GameStop I reserved mine from had over 30 reserves and got 1 copy. 1. Because I was there waiting for the shipment I got it. God I hate that place. I'm worried about the LE for MGS4 as well. That is why I checked and double checked my reserve reciept and I will be there first thing on the 12th. I know they will over sell and under deliver. That's their fucking motto.

I am bolting out of class on the 12th to pick up my copy... the one day wait till I go home on the Friday to play is going to be unbearable. I'll have to shut off the internet.

 

[mugwhump]

I don't think very easy mode is very easy at all.

Same here. It was excruciating. I wanted to get things just right, but I always managed to throw a guard instead of choking him (my analog stick obviously wasn't neutral when I went for the grab, but in the heat of the moment, how could it!).

I don't care if I get things just right, I just want to not die. D:

 

[Fenix]

Hey Costanza, are you still playing? We need updates!

 

[EviLore]

Easy...Very Easy...wow. I should print up some Ninja Dog t-shirts for you guys to wear while you post these updates.

 

[65536]

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[Costanza]

Hey Costanza, are you still playing? We need updates!

No, but I will soon.

I ran up to Gamestop to preorder the LE and the guy asked if I wanted it for 360 or PS3 :lol

Anyway, when can I pick up my beta code? I forgot to ask.

 

[Costanza]

Time to play. It's really starting to grow on me enough where I'm liking it more than MGS1.

 

[65536]

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[Fenix]

No, but I will soon.

I ran up to Gamestop to preorder the LE and the guy asked if I wanted it for 360 or PS3 :lol

Anyway, when can I pick up my beta code? I forgot to ask.

The Beta Code should come with the MGS Saga Vol. 2

 

[Costanza]

The Beta Code should come with the MGS Saga Vol. 2

Any ETA on that?

 

[Fenix]

The ETA so far is "April"

But Kagari mentioned the ship date is March 28th in another thread, so hopefully they'll be showing up for Monday the 31st or so.

 

[VGChampion]

So I never played MGS3 so I'm starting it up today. What's the best 'start new game'?

Love MGS?
Love MGS2?
Love MGS3?

I assume it's how the inventory works? Anything else it changes?

 

[Fenix]

It can kind of change the intro... for a cheap laugh.

 

[Souther]

MGS for PSP/PS3 on JP PSN.

 

[Costanza]

I'm bad at sniping

 

[Fenix]

Do you have any Pentazemin? I think there should be some on that platform.

 

[Costanza]

Do you have any Pentazemin? I think there should be some on that platform.

Yeah, I have 10 of them... I'm just not quick enough or something. I'm getting better.

edit: WHERE THE FUCK IS

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she

getting shot from?!!?

 

[BobTheFork]

Anyone who calls vamp easy should try to drop him with the tranq gun O-O.

 

[Fenix]

Yeah, I have 10 of them... I'm just not quick enough or something. I'm getting better.

edit: WHERE THE FUCK IS

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she

getting shot from?!!?

After you drop the guards on the platforms, more appear when she gets close.

Also, look for Cyphers... don't always have your Thermal Goggles on.