METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version (2024)

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System: Nintendo Switch Release date: 24/10/2023

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is the origin story of Naked Snake and his mentor The Boss and the fifth title in the METAL GEAR series.

The game is set in a deep jungle environment.

Snake must find his equipment and use various camouflage which allows the player to deceive the enemy's eyes and face paint that matches the surrounding environment, providing a unique stealth gameplay experience.

The game is also packed with new action elements which allow players to capture jungle animals for food and to regain stamina, and Close Quarters Combat (CQC), a combat system based on martial arts for fighting enemies at close range.

An exclusive digital Screenplay Book and Master Book that details the story and characters in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater are also included.

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Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (HD Collection version)

Regional versions of the titles are available as additional downloads.

[Digital book]

  • Metal Gear Solid 3: Screenplay Book
  • Metal Gear Solid 3: Master Book

The digital books can be accessed from the game's main menu screen.

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METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version (2024)

FAQs

METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version? ›

Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection (Metal Gear Solid: HD Edition in Japan) is a HD re-release of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and (in the overseas console versions) Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PlayStation Vita.

Which version of MGS3 is in the HD Collection? ›

Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection (Metal Gear Solid: HD Edition in Japan) is a HD re-release of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and (in the overseas console versions) Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PlayStation Vita.

What does Metal Gear Solid Master Collection include? ›

It comprises the first five main entries in the franchise: Metal Gear (1987), Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (1990), Metal Gear Solid (1998), Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001), Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004), as well as the VR Missions for Metal Gear Solid, the Nintendo Entertainment System version of Metal ...

Is the MGS Master Collection a remaster? ›

'Hands-on' is an extremely generous way to phrase my experience with Solid/Naked Snake's trilogy of half-baked remasters on Steam Deck. Yes, technically the complete Master Collection includes the original 1987 NES entry and subsequent MSX2 sequel, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, released two years later.

What are the different versions of Metal Gear Solid 3? ›

Overall, there are four versions: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence, Metal Gear Solid 3 HD (a component of Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection) and Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D.

Why is MGS3 3ds so expensive? ›

Certain Metal Gear Solid games are going up in value due to Konami removing them from digital stores, with Metal Gear Solid 3D being top of the list. The current state of Metal Gear Solid as a once-iconic franchise has sadly fallen into disarray, with very little promising news regarding upcoming titles.

Why can't i buy MGS hd collection? ›

We are currently working on renewing the licenses for select historical archive footage used in-game, therefore, we have made the temporary decision to begin suspending the sale of METAL GEAR SOLID 2, METAL GEAR SOLID 3, and all products that include these games from digital storefronts globally starting from November ...

Which version of Metal Gear Solid is the best? ›

Essentially, Metal Gear Solid: Integral is the definitive version of the game with a few more options in terms of camera controls, difficulty and customisation. There are no drastic changes between Integral and the original, though, so playing either won't hinder your experience in any way.

Is Metal Gear Master Collection digital only? ›

Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. today announced “METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol. 1” PlayStation®4 is available now, in EMEA regions only. Previously only available on digital since it was released on October 24th, PlayStation®4 users will be able to choose which version they purchase from today.

Will Metal Gear Solid Master Collection have better graphics? ›

Meanwhile the Playstation 2 duo - MGS2 and 3 - use code from the 2011 Bluepoint HD Collection versions for Xbox 360 and PS3. The changes to their visuals in the Master Collection are minimal at best, meaning we still get a native 1280x720 presentation on both games for PS5, Series X/S and Nintendo Switch.

Will Konami fix Metal Gear Master Collection? ›

1. Konami recently announces new updates concerning Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, aimed at resolving ongoing issues.

Why is MGS4 not in the Master Collection? ›

It's because MGS4 was made to work exclusively with the PS3's architecture, it's so ingrained in the system that it wouldn't be inaccurate to say that it's not possible to port or remaster it without remaking it from scratch. Originally MGS4 was going to be released on X360.

What is the difference between Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater Master Collection version? ›

METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version

The Europeean version is "more censored" as in less violent, so less blood and some scenes have some slight changes, nothing malor IIRC. The only difference is the frame rate. EU/PAL is 50fps US/NTSC is 60 fps. that's literally it.

What version of MGS3 is in the HD collection? ›

The compilation contains Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater on all three platforms, plus Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker on the home console versions (outside Japan), with the individual games all branded as HD Edition.

Why is MGS3 so different? ›

MGS3 felt familiar enough to play but it also introduced completely bonkers new concepts like needing to pick the right camouflage for each environment, tending to wounds and illnesses, and of course, the eponymous additions of wildlife and a stamina gauge that would necessitate the eating of snakes.

What is included in the Metal Gear HD Collection? ›

Games
TitleOriginal platformOriginal release
Metal GearMSX21987
Metal Gear 2: Solid SnakeMSX21990
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of LibertyPlayStation 22001
Metal Gear Solid 2: SubstanceXbox, PlayStation 22002
3 more rows

What is the difference between Snake Eater North American and European version? ›

METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version

The Europeean version is "more censored" as in less violent, so less blood and some scenes have some slight changes, nothing malor IIRC. The only difference is the frame rate. EU/PAL is 50fps US/NTSC is 60 fps. that's literally it.

What is the difference between MGS3 and MGS3 subsistence? ›

You may be looking for the original game, Snake Eater. Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence is an expanded release of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. New features include a new camera angle, and the addition of the first incarnation of Metal Gear Online, which is currently discontinued.

Is Metal Gear Solid 3 HD subsistence? ›

METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version

It is the Subsistance version, yes. It's the HD Edition version from 2011, i.e. with all the cut content still missing. Yeah, but Disc 1 was called Subsistence. Disc 2 was called Persistence and Disc 3 Existence.

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