Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

01Jul10

Here we go again, another Metal Gear game.. yes, but I can’t get enough of them, especially if it’s a sequel to Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.

Peace Walker was said to be the missing link in the Metal Gear saga, and while it does answer some questions plot wise, this game is really all about giving you a ton of stuff to do instead of having long expositions of characters talking about nothing – it all pays off in the end.

Positives

• Tried and tested stealth gameplay, a lenghty campaign and numerous side missions with an army / base management system in place, there’s alot of variety and fun to be had.
• Replay value, it’s interesting how the biggest game in the franchise is only available for the smallest of the systems. I’ve already sunk 30 hours in to it and I still feel like a have a long way to go.
• Well paced story, the plot doesn’t slow down the gameplay and the cutscenes are quick (relatively speaking) wich keeps the game moving at a breakneck pace.
• From the in-engine graphics and music to the comic book style cutscenes, Peace Walker feature some of the more impressive visuals and sound on the PSP.
• Co-op!

Negatives

• No proper character boss battles, Peace Walker doesn’t make use of the excellent boss fights and their respective backstories, unlike previous games in the series.
• No second analog stick, damn you PSP!!

Conclusion

Peace Walker puts the gameplay in the front seat, this game’s got a ton of content that will please anyone looking for a good stealth game, and a good time sink. It doesn’t rely too much on the saga of the series either, wich is good for newcomers or those not to fond of the previous games heavy emphasis on story. Definitely worth the purchase of a PSP solely for this game.

Useful links

• Official website • Wikipedia • Trailer

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