The Secret Metal Gear Solid Detail You Can't Miss
A quick but detailed video reveals a hidden feature of Metal Gear Solid that many players risk missing.A useful tip to enrich the gaming experience and discover new gems for fans of Konami's stealth saga.
Play VR Training first
Play through the thirty stages found in the main menu under VR Training before starting the campaign to learn the basic controls and mechanics of Metal Gear Solid.
Select Easy difficulty if you're having a hard time
Set the difficulty level to Easy if you're playing the original Metal Gear Solid for the first time.This reduces Snake's damage, upgrades races and ammunition, and decreases the distance at which enemies can see or hear you.
Use the codec to get hints and tips
Press the Select button to open the codec whenever you encounter a question or a difficult stage in the game.Your allies offer valuable tips and clues to help you overcome obstacles and boss battles.
Avoid shooting while standing still
Move Snake while aiming and shooting by simultaneously holding down the fire button and the crouch or move button.This technique avoids the common beginner mistake of standing still during firefights.
Use the Digital Master Book
Consult the Digital Master Book included in the Master Collection bonus content for hidden tricks, gameplay tips, advanced strategies, and detailed level and boss guides.
Use the Animal Camo to Eliminate Shake
Equip the Animal Camo to completely eliminate Snake's hand shake when aiming with any weapon, overcoming the problem of a lack of stamina.
Use the Scope and First Person View
Align the binoculars on the target to memorize the exact position, then instantly switch to first-person with the weapon to take down enemies without losing your aim.
ImproveIncrease Movement Speed with the Cardboard Box
Equip the Cardboard Box to normalize Snake's running speed on sloping surfaces and steep slopes, allowing you to move much faster through the game environment.
Remove Lickers with the Cigar
Open the healing menu and use the cigar to quickly burn and eliminate the leeches that attach themselves to Snake after every bath or swim.
Special Dog Tags
Enter the name of a Konami staff member in the Special Mission name entry screen to automatically unlock their birthday, blood type, and nationality.Earn the required dog tags by completing specific sections to unlock powerful abilities like the infinite-ammo bandana, optical camouflage, and special wigs.
Mei Ling's Secret Call
Save your game thirteen times during the oil tanker chapter to unlock a special radio call with Mei Ling.The conversation features a comical gag in which she corrects a proverb before chastising Snake for using cheats.
Targeting Guards
Shoot guards at specific points to alter their behavior.Shoot a guard in the hand to temporarily disarm him, or shoot his legs to make him limp.Destroy a guard's radio with a precise shot to prevent him from calling for backup, and watch him limp for help.
Secret Stats on the Game Over Screen
Decode the text and numbers in the bottom corner of the mission failure screen.The letters AMMOused show ammo used, NEUT indicates enemies killed, and ALRT reveals how many times players have activated thealert.
Irritating Photos for Otacon
Send Otacon useless photos during the Oil Tanker chapter to trigger hilarious reactions.Repeatedly send photos of the Commander or the ghostly image of Hideo Kojima's ghost to receive annoyed responses or hilarious teasing.
