Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
About the Game
The Cold War, a situation created after the Second World War when the world was torn between East and West, is about to heat up as the Soviets got their top scientist, Nikolai Stepanovich Sokolov, back due to an agreement with the US government for withdrawing the nuclear missiles from Cuba. Now, with Sokolov in their hands, they're up to developing a powerful new weapon, and upon realizing the urgency of the situation, the CIA formed a plan to recapture Sokolov. They dispatch the covert FOX unit to Sokolov's research facility, located to the south of the great Soviet fortress of Groznyj Grad. Led by former SAS member Major Zero, FOX is a next-generation special-forces unit that operates both as a specialized combat group and as a covert intelligence outfit.
Story & Setting
Unlike the previous games, much of the action in this installment takes place in a large outdoor environment, the (geographically inaccurate) jungle.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Most of the series' defining gameplay elements have been carried over. As before, Snake must use stealth and wits rather than brute force to infiltrate enemy zones and eliminate his major adversaries. Action set-pieces and boss battles that require players to figure out the enemy's weakpoints and employ unique tactics to defeat him are also present. Several notable gameplay features have been added.
Standout Features
- Snake can also grow tired and hungry; collecting rations or even hunting wild animals for food is necessary.
- He can sustain injuries (for example, breaking an arm), which must be treated in a specific way, as opposed to the single health bar of the predecessors.
Presentation & Atmosphere
It's a one-man war now, and the future of the world may now rest entirely on his shoulders.
Audio support includes Dolby Pro Logic II.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater | Sony PlayStation 2 | PS2.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Konami Corporation | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Prologue | United States | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Links DigiWorks Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Testing by | RMC | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Corporation | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Prologue | Japan | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Links DigiWorks Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Testing by | RMC | Japan | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Corporation | Poland | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, Inc. | Poland | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | CD Projekt Sp. z o.o. | Poland | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Prologue | Poland | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Links DigiWorks Inc. | Poland | MobyGames |
| Marketed by | Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH | Poland | MobyGames |
| Testing by | RMC | Poland | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Corporation | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Konami of Europe GmbH | France | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Prologue | France | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Links DigiWorks Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Testing by | RMC | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Corporation | Austria, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, Inc. | Austria, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH | Austria, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Prologue | Austria, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Links DigiWorks Inc. | Austria, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Testing by | RMC | Austria, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Corporation | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, Inc. | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | PAN Vision AB | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Prologue | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Links DigiWorks Inc. | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Marketed by | Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Testing by | RMC | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Corporation | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Konami UK Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Prologue | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Links DigiWorks Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Testing by | RMC | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Corporation | Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, Inc. | Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH | Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Konami Benelux | Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Prologue | Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Links DigiWorks Inc. | Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Testing by | RMC | Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Corporation | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Prologue | Germany | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Links DigiWorks Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Testing by | RMC | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Corporation | Australia | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, Inc. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH | Australia | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Atari Australia Pty Ltd. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Prologue | Australia | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Links DigiWorks Inc. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Testing by | RMC | Australia | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. | Germany; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, Inc. | Germany; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH | Germany; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Prologue | Germany; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Links DigiWorks Inc. | Germany; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Testing by | RMC | Germany; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Published by | ak tronic Software & Services GmbH | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, Inc. | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Prologue | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Links DigiWorks Inc. | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Testing by | RMC | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. | Japan; Konami the Best release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, Inc. | Japan; Konami the Best release | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Prologue | Japan; Konami the Best release | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Links DigiWorks Inc. | Japan; Konami the Best release | MobyGames |
| Testing by | RMC | Japan; Konami the Best release | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Pro Logic II | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Analog Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Gamepads Supported | DualShock 2 | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | External Storage | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Ethernet Compatible | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Modem Compatible | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Network Adaptor | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Pressure/Touch Sensitive | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Konami | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Mature | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #SLUS-20915 | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Konami | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Konami | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Konami | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Konami Computer Entertainment Japan | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #SLES-82013 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Konami | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-11-17 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2004-12-16 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 2005-03-03 | Poland | MobyGames |
| 2005-03-03 | France | MobyGames |
| 2005-03-04 | Austria, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| 2005-03-04 | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| 2005-03-04 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2005-03-04 | Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| 2005-03-04 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2005-03-17 | Australia | MobyGames |
| 2007 | Germany; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| 2007-04 | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| 2009-11-05 | Japan; Konami the Best release | MobyGames |
| 2004-12-16 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| 2005-03-04 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2004-11-17 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 17, 2004 | North America | PriceCharting |
| December 16, 2004 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| March 4, 2005 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 083717200734 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLUS-20915 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 30753116 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0002RQ3ES | United States | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4582114080285 | Japan | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLPM-65790 | Japan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1200355450 | Japan | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-82013 | France | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4012927026120 | France | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-82013 | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1626419135 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4012927026106 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-80213 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4012927026144 | Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-82013 | Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-82032 | Germany | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4012927026113 | Germany | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4012927029169 | Germany; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-82032 | Germany; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4012160230032 | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4988602149135 | Japan; Konami the Best release | MobyGames |
| asin | B0002RQ3ES | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 30753116 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 083717200734 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #SLUS-20915 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 4582114080285 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| asin | B0000A1P7A | PAL | PriceCharting |
| epid | 93956566 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| upc | 4012927026106 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 4582114080285 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| model | #SLES-82013 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 4012927026106 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 4012927026182 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| asin | B0000A1P7A | PAL | PriceCharting |
| epid | 93956566 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
