Metal Gear Peace Walker for PSP

[tinman_licks]

http://www.pspworld.com/sony-psp/accessories/metal-gear-peace-walker-announced-010403.php

"Metal Gear Peace Walker was just announced for the PSP Go! It will take place 10 years after Metal Gears Solid 3 and is a true sequel to the franchise."

Kojima is writing script and producing. 'Nuff said.

[RelentlessRolento]

And the main question is: Why 4 Big Bauses?

storywise it dosn't make sense at all for now, but gameplay it does: 4 player co-op (expect it to be online).

[FriskyTanuki]

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/50261.html

[CrimsonPaw]

Damn you Metal Gear and your grip on my soul. I shall buy you, play you, and trade you in.

[62t]

did they change the voice for snake?

[DAWG26]

Time to get a PSP.

[RelentlessRolento]

I'm still very confused storywise:

http://www.psphyper.com/images/screenshots/mgspeacewalker_b10.jpg

[Monsta Mack]

Maybe 4 player co-op? Sounds badass.

[AvidWriter]

Remember they were cloning Big Boss? Well it seems he's on a team with 3 of his own clones.



..."Now we'll never be virgins".....

[Thomas96]

I'm still very confused storywise:

http://www.psphyper.com/images/screenshots/mgspeacewalker_b10.jpg

does it ever make sense.. if so, one day please explain it all to me.

[Thongsy]

I'm still very confused storywise:

http://www.psphyper.com/images/screenshots/mgspeacewalker_b10.jpg

I concur.

I'll get it. As long as it's not Metal Gear: rapidly tapping x and slowly dragging bodies; again.

[Cthulhu8u]

I concur.

I'll get it. As long as it's not Metal Gear: rapidly tapping x and slowly dragging bodies; again.

Bite your tongue and die a silent death. I absolutely loved Metal Gear: Pokemon. It was way better than Metal Gear: Cardcaptors.

Gotta catch them all! :whee:

[Masterkyo]

Damn you Metal Gear and your grip on my soul. I shall buy you, play you, and trade you in.

You can buy it, you can play it BUT you can't trade it. I believed it'll download version only :(

[The Notorious ROB]

You can buy it, you can play it BUT you can't trade it. I believed it'll download version only :(Games will also be on UMDs.

[FriskyTanuki]

http://psp.ign.com/articles/102/1027904p1.html

The TGS demo is available for download. I'm working on getting it on my PSP right now, so I'll report back if I get it to work.

[NamPaehc]

http://psp.ign.com/articles/102/1027904p1.html

The TGS demo is available for download. I'm working on getting it on my PSP right now, so I'll report back if I get it to work.


IGN's guide on how to play is HERE. (http://boards.ign.com/metal_gear_solid/b5200/185425246/r185425264/)

[RelentlessRolento]

just beat the demo and played an extra mission... basically MGSPO + Monster Hunter so for me I <3 so far

[Chibi_Kaji]

I'm still very confused storywise:
What did you expect? It's a Metal Gear game.

[FriskyTanuki]

IGN's guide on how to play is HERE. (http://boards.ign.com/metal_gear_solid/b5200/185425246/r185425264/)
Isn't that in the article itself?

[NamPaehc]

Isn't that in the article itself?

Oh ok, it is now. But I promise you that wasn't linked in there before when I read it.

[RelentlessRolento]

anyone know how to inverse the controls? I cant play well with it on normal.

[Saint Noir]

Yes. Thanks for that link. It was not in the article when I d/l it originally... I was pretty lost. I got the controls... but it's weird having a guy scream at me in Japanese and I have no idea what he is talking about!

I too wish I could change the controls a bit...

[FriskyTanuki]

anyone know how to inverse the controls? I cant play well with it on normal.
Go to Key Config and look at the first three characters for the face buttons and go back to options and look for the three lines with those three characters. The first inverts Up/Down and the second inverts Left/Right. The third is just sensitivity.

I thought left and right were naturally inverted when I thought I started the demo without touching anything, but I just tried it now and it's the way I like it right off the bat (pushing a direction move the camera in that direction).

[Josh5890]

So I played the demo again last night after a few months and I am pumped again for this game.

This might sound weird considering this is a handheld game, but do you think that there is a chance for a collector's edition of some sort?

[TctclMvPhase]

I believe the Japan release is seeing a collectors edition. I cant find the source while I am at work, but I want to say it has a water bottle and some sort of puzzle.

[Neo-Nut]

So can we play this with a dual shock 3 like the resistance psp game?

[panzerfaust]

Gah, I really don't know why I can't enjoy MGS games anymore. They feel so old =(

[Ed_]

Gamestop's offering a camouflage bandana with purchase of this.

[tominater12]

Amazon is offering a $10 credit if you preorder.

[Brownjohn]

So can we play this with a dual shock 3 like the resistance psp game?

I hope so. I hate aiming with the face buttons. I played the demo and enjoyed the game except for that part.

[Josh5890]

Just pre-ordered. Can't wait for this. With that $10 credit and the Super Mario Galaxy $20 credit, I'm getting Metroid Other M for $20 :)

[62t]

Looks like Mexico is getting the cameo PSP

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/03/30/mexicos-metal-gear-solid-peace-walker-bundle-has-japans-camouflage-psp/

[Jackal888]

Pre-ordered from Amazon. Hideo making a game on the PSP! This is the first PSP Metal Gear he is involved in.

[hibachiZX]

does anyone know if i bought the mexican bundle, would i be able to link it and buy games from my US psn account? i really dont understand who at konami thought that the hideous "spirited green" bundle was a good idea :bomb:

[DiscoJer]

Yes. Except for movies (just UMD, I think), PSPs are region free. I've had mine (US) hooked up to a UK account to play games from there. And then back again (kind of a hassle, but only about 2 minutes to do).

[62t]

Mexico and Latin America are both Region 1 so there wont be any problem.

[Matrix00]

see? This is one of the reasons why every human being must own a psp :p aside from God of War: Chains of Olympus lol :p

[blaine878]

Game Stop has it listed as T. Anybody else think it will go up once the ESRB actually rates it?

[tominater12]

Game Stop has it listed as T. Anybody else think it will go up once the ESRB actually rates it?
No in an interview Hideo said himself that he wanted to make a metal gear everyone could experience he even went as far as to say he wanted it E rated but they are aiming for a t rating.

[Josh5890]

I don't think a T rated Metal Gear game will flop. I loved the demo and it didn't seem M-rated.

[Cao Cao]

This week's Famitsu is starting to pop up.
So anyways... Monster Hunter bosses and Felynes in Peace Walker:
http://www.imagebam.com/image/4dade375317390
http://www.imagebam.com/image/415ebc75317392

[RelentlessRolento]

This week's Famitsu is starting to pop up.
So anyways... Monster Hunter bosses and Felynes in Peace Walker:
http://www.imagebam.com/image/4dade375317390
http://www.imagebam.com/image/415ebc75317392


shit... I was interested in the game and was possibly getting it, but now its a must.

[Cao Cao]

http://kotaku.com/5511861/metal-gear-solid-peace-walkers-other-big-crossover-front-mission
It'll also have connectivity with the console title Front Mission Evolved. You can send parts from the bosses of Peace Walker to FME.

EDIT: Also, a video of the Monster Hunter crossover stuff:
http://kotaku.com/5511508/go-monster-hunting-in-metal-gear-solid-peace-walker-with-snake

[Interstella 5555]

Looks like NA is getting the Big Boss Bundle!

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/04/08/new-psp-big-boss-pack-for-metal-gear-solid-peace-walker/

Should I buy it? I still have my PSP 1000 fat, and was wondering if this is a worthy upgrade. Also does anyone know how much the fat (1000) will trade in for?

[Thongsy]

Hot damn, I'm tempted to pick that up now if it will be the camo psp along with the game and 4 gb card for $200. Now it doesn't make any sense why people would just buy the entertainment pack since they'll be the same price and you get more with the Big Boss bundle.

[Halo05]

The Big Boss bundle is supposedly exclusive to gamestop. I guess if you only had Amazon credit and wanted a PSP, you couldn't get it.

I think my Wii Monster Hunter preorder is about to be sacrificed for the bundle. I've wanted a second PSP to run Japanese PSN stuff on for ages.

EDIT - Intersella, the 1000 PSP should trade for around $35. I'd probably wait a while and see if a trade in program for portable hardware appears.

EDIT AGAIN - Constant LOL at the PSP Go. Seriously, way to fuck those people over Sony.

[62t]

Check out this new trailer. Amazing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0rvEv-jRn8

[FroMann]

The bundle looks awesome, but I cant see myself buying another PSP.

[Halo05]

Hoooooleeeeee shit...

I was intrigued before. Now I am so, so psyched.

[FroMann]

Hmmmmm some more in game advertising. I'm not surprised though, since this is a PSP game it is going to get pirated a lot and Kojima needs to make money somehow.

http://kotaku.com/5513122/metal-gear-solid-peace-walker-product-placement-explained

[KillerRamen]

The camouflage PSP is up for pre-order @ Gamestop for $199.99

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=77627

[mxpowar]

I was going to order Peace Walker just now from Gamestop using a 25off code when I noticed they have a CE listed for $10 more. Unfortunately, clicking on the add to cart or on the title takes you to an error page. I wonder what's in the CE? I'm hesitant to order the regular until I find out what's in the CE.

[CrimsonPaw]

This game looks awesome, but DAMN does it look like it needs a second analog stick to play fluidly!!!!

[62t]

I was going to order Peace Walker just now from Gamestop using a 25off code when I noticed they have a CE listed for $10 more. Unfortunately, clicking on the add to cart or on the title takes you to an error page. I wonder what's in the CE? I'm hesitant to order the regular until I find out what's in the CE.

Looks like it comes with an artbook

[Ed_]

I stopped by Lamestop after work to ore order the big boss bundle.

[mxpowar]

Looks like it comes with an artbook
An artbook for $10 AND no bonus headband? No thanks, GS.

Ordered the regular version with Deathsmiles and Sniper: Ghost Warrior using the 25off coupon.

[isd71]

I used the bonus trade in credit for a psp and preordered the big boss pack. I'm finally excited to play a psp game again.

[blaked569]

I stopped by Lamestop after work to ore order the big boss bundle.

"Fight the machine!" *continues to support corporation*

[SynGamer]

Bump. Game comes out next Tuesday. Been looking forward to a good game for my PSP...haven't had one in ages.

[Halo05]

If anyone's on the fence and has a PSP, play the demo. I thought that the controls worked very well apart from some of the CQC stuff (which I basically never use within the games).

[StarKnightX]

Considering picking this up , but I haven't played any MGS games since the first one so would I probably end up being lost story wise , or would it not really matter any?

If it does matter , than I'll probably just wait off to play it once I finally catch up on the rest of the series , whenever that ends up happening.

[eau]

Both the CE and the Big Boss bundle don't seem to be listed on the website anymore. Are they really limited?!

[mxpowar]

Both the CE and the Big Boss bundle don't seem to be listed on the website anymore. Are they really limited?!
Considering that the MGS4 LE and MGS3: Subsistence LE were both actually limited, I would say, YES.

[Dakinggamer]

I'm looking forward to Peace Walker I have been in need of a PSP game for a long time!!! I'll be picking up CE on Tuesday with headband from GameStop.:D

[thelonepig]

Just received a cancellation notice from Gamestop on my order for the CE. Customer Service told me it was because I had insufficent funds on the giftcard that was used for the order. >_<

20 minutes on the phone and they think they have the issue resolved. Of course, now the entire order is showing at regular price and not the 25% off I had previously. Additionally, the bonus bandanna isn't showing up on the order either.

EDIT: Yay! They fixed it. Can't wait to get into some more MGS. Ac!d just wasn't very fun...

[beerme]

Hopefully, I can walk in on Tuesday and get the big boss bundle.

[The Mana Knight]

I saw the game today at Sears. Would loved to have seen if I could have bought it, but already had it preordered on Amazon for a long time.

[Soujiro_Seta]

I hope I can just go in on tuesday and get the CE I was gonna preorder it during my lunch break on Friday but I went the wrong way cause I lost my sense of direction and by the time I realized my break was nearly over and I hadn't even eaten yet.

But I mean I really need to see this artbook it has to be kickass for me to drop and extra $10 on it.

[Nogib]

FURIOUS with GameStop right now. Have never had a problem in the past. But they call me this morning saying that they somehow weren't sent my CE copy that I had preordered ages ago (sounds like I was the lone person to even preorder this edition there too). Gut tells me this new guy is blowing smoke up my ass so I'm gonna have to wait for manager to be in and have him look up shipment in computer to get to the bottom of this.

[62t]

Based on what I played so far this game is better than MGS4. btw you must do the 320MB install if you want your codec to be voiced

[dizee]

yeah its better than mgs4 so far but this game should have been done on the ps3 TBH

[DiscoJer]

Sigh. If it were on the PS3, it would have been a completely different game (MGS4 all over again).

It was designed specifically for the PSP, actually to be a game his son would play with his friends (ad-hoc gaming is popular among kids in Japan)

[pete5883]

It sucks, it seems like they put a lot of effort and detail into co-op stuff, so Japanese schoolkids could enjoy it more. That doesn't help us though, who don't have dozens of PSP owners in our immediate vicinity.

[nbballard]

There is always the ps3 adhoc party thing. We could try messing around with that sometime.

[ChibiJosh]

Really enjoying this game. I like the mission-based gameplay, but it does suck that if you die, you have to restart the mission.

[62t]

Just got to Chapter 2. The briefing files are like the codec of this game. They are worth listening to if you like listening to every codec in past MGS games

[Chuplayer]

I'm having a very hard time getting into this game. The MGS4 style control doesn't translate well to the PSP. The system is uncomfortable as hell.

I'll probably try one of the other control styles next, but holy crap. I really want to enjoy the game, but it's literally painful to play due to the size of the unit, and it's a crapshoot to control.

[keithp]

I'm having a very hard time getting into this game. The MGS4 style control doesn't translate well to the PSP. The system is uncomfortable as hell.

I'll probably try one of the other control styles next, but holy crap. I really want to enjoy the game, but it's literally painful to play due to the size of the unit, and it's a crapshoot to control.

I've been reading reviews, and this is the first I've heard of this complaint. Most say the controls translate pretty well considering only one analog stick. Painful to play? You don't happen to have tiny hands like that guy in the Burger King commercials, do you?

[Chuplayer]

I've been reading reviews, and this is the first I've heard of this complaint. Most say the controls translate pretty well considering only one analog stick. Painful to play? You don't happen to have tiny hands like that guy in the Burger King commercials, do you?

If I had Burger King Guy hands, I'd probably be more comfortable. I have big hands. I literally outgrew the original GBA. I keep my fat DS because it's the only portable gaming console big enough for my hands. Maybe the DSi XL is, too, but I haven't tried it yet.

[Cheapass24]

If I had Burger King Guy hands, I'd probably be more comfortable. I have big hands. I literally outgrew the original GBA. I keep my fat DS because it's the only portable gaming console big enough for my hands. Maybe the DSi XL is, too, but I haven't tried it yet.

all the better to touch dolls with.

[Homerun17]

I love this game. I JUST GOT KOJIMA :D

[62t]

I'm having a very hard time getting into this game. The MGS4 style control doesn't translate well to the PSP. The system is uncomfortable as hell.

I'll probably try one of the other control styles next, but holy crap. I really want to enjoy the game, but it's literally painful to play due to the size of the unit, and it's a crapshoot to control.

I find the Hunter setting working pretty well. But I am also used to Monster Hunter

[ChibiJosh]

I think the normal setting is fine. The only time that I have difficulty with the controls is when I alert enemies and I'm trying to kill them while they're running around trying to kill me.

Is anyone else creeped out by the AI enemies? It's that lalala song they sing/play, it's freakin' me out!

[V878]

Just played through the demo and getting the feeling this game is going to be very difficult. Not saying that's a bad thing, just wish there was some form of mid-mission saving. Kinda sucks when you die and you know you were right at the end of the mission, only to have to restart it from the beginning. Fortunately the demo missions are relatively short so it wasn't a huge issue there, but have to imagine these become longer as the game progresses.

Controls definitely take some getting used to. If you've played Syphon Filter on PSP then maybe you're very familiar with using the face buttons to aim/control camera. But since I didn't, have to say it felt a bit awkward (particularly trying to aim with enemies approaching). Probably something you get used to the more you play, but it does make the wish the PSP had 2 analog sticks to make this so much easier.

Gameplay is still as solid as ever though so look forward to playing the full game.

[ChibiJosh]

Just played through the demo and getting the feeling this game is going to be very difficult. Not saying that's a bad thing, just wish there was some form of mid-mission saving. Kinda sucks when you die and you know you were right at the end of the mission, only to have to restart it from the beginning. Fortunately the demo missions are relatively short so it wasn't a huge issue there, but have to imagine these become longer as the game progresses.
One thing to make you feel better about that is the boss battles always seem to be separate missions.

[62t]

Is anyone else creeped out by the AI enemies? It's that lalala song they sing/play, it's freakin' me out!

Wait till you are fighting one and that song goes on during the battle

[SneakyPenguin]

So for everyone who has it, what color is your UMD? I have the collectors edition (which really just contains the retail pack) and it's a yellow disc, but the one that came in the Big Boss bundle is grey. I'm wondering if there's a different version for the Entertainment pack too.

[V878]

One thing to make you feel better about that is the boss battles always seem to be separate missions.

That's definitely a relief, considering how much I've been hearing about the difficulty of boss battles in this game.

Despite struggling quite a bit in the demo (the Mountain Facility infiltration mission in particular), the gameplay is typical MGS fun so looking forward to playing the full game.

[AK85]

So for everyone who has it, what color is your UMD? I have the collectors edition (which really just contains the retail pack) and it's a yellow disc, but the one that came in the Big Boss bundle is grey. I'm wondering if there's a different version for the Entertainment pack too.

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/853/img00044201006101645.th.jpg (http://img34.imageshack.us/i/img00044201006101645.jpg/)

This is my UMD from the regular edition of the game

[Chuplayer]

Well, all right. I switched over to the controls that are supposed to be similar to the Portable Ops control scheme, and I find myself blaming the controls much, much less. The controls aren't perfect, but they're a heck of a lot better than the MGS4 themed controls. And while I'm at it, I'll be getting used to the Portable Ops control scheme for when I play that game.

[Logain8955]

I think the normal setting is fine. The only time that I have difficulty with the controls is when I alert enemies and I'm trying to kill them while they're running around trying to kill me.

Is anyone else creeped out by the AI enemies? It's that lalala song they sing/play, it's freakin' me out!

I hear that song and my brain immediatly thinks ZOE. So, I don't mind at all. :)

[62t]

Well, all right. I switched over to the controls that are supposed to be similar to the Portable Ops control scheme, and I find myself blaming the controls much, much less. The controls aren't perfect, but they're a heck of a lot better than the MGS4 themed controls. And while I'm at it, I'll be getting used to the Portable Ops control scheme for when I play that game.

Are you playing Peace Walker before Portable Ops? That would be a huge mistake

[ChibiJosh]

Because PW is so much better than PO or...? I haven't played PO, I'm not really sure I plan on it though.

[Chuplayer]

Are you playing Peace Walker before Portable Ops? That would be a huge mistake

Yes I am. I just got my PSP on Tuesday in the Big Boss pack. I know I'm playing them backwards, but what else was I going to do?

[keithp]

Are you playing Peace Walker before Portable Ops? That would be a huge mistake

I am too. Why is that a big mistake? I'm not sure I'll ever play PO though.

[62t]

Yes I am. I just got my PSP on Tuesday in the Big Boss pack. I know I'm playing them backwards, but what else was I going to do?

Pick up a used copy of Portable Ops and play that first? Peace Walker fixed many of the issues with PO and it will be a pain to play that after peace walker.

Some of the things Peace Walker fixed:
1. Fulton instead of dragging enemies halfway across the stage to capture them.
2. You can only carry 4 items in PO and unable to pick up items you would see. In PW you can carry a lot more stuff plus if you ran out of stuff they are automatically transfer to your base.
3. crouch walk instead of crawl.
and a lot more.

PO is a great game thats worth playing too, so finish that before starting peace walker

[nbballard]

Yea- the gameplay of PW borrows a lot from PO - but improves it a lot. The army building and using different soldiers to complete tasks, etc.

I think PW does a much better job of actually feeling like you are playing a level though. All of the stages in PO felt like you were just in a square box the whole time.

I'm not going to tell anyone to not play a game- but it might just be easier to read a plot summary of PO and move on.

To all the people complaining about the controls- i wish they would release a patch for this so we could play it on the PS3 with the DS3 like they did with Resistance. I feel like my analog gets stuck in the walk portion a lot, and doesn't allow me to run sometimes.

[ChibiJosh]

Just finished it. The final boss was a bitch.

I'd like to continue playing through the extra missions, but I think I'll be taking a break at least.

[62t]

this game is even better when playing co-op

[ChibiJosh]

I wish I had the ability to play co-op. Especially for the vehicle/MH extra missions.

[spot]

might be a stupid question.... but can this game be played on the ps3?

[62t]

might be a stupid question.... but can this game be played on the ps3?

cant play on PS3

[Chuplayer]

might be a stupid question.... but can this game be played on the ps3?

If you have a PSPgo, a PS3 controller, and a TV out kit, I believe you could play it on your TV with a PS3 controller. This only works with the PSPgo.

Alternatively, you could still play it on your TV with a PSP 2000 or 3000 and a TV out kit. You'd have to use your PSP as the controller, though, and you'd have to get really long extension cables for the audio and video. I'm thinking about doing this.

[Chuplayer]

Pick up a used copy of Portable Ops and play that first? Peace Walker fixed many of the issues with PO and it will be a pain to play that after peace walker

Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond my control, I can't play Peace Walker without getting interrupted often, so I can't really take the time to get into it. So I think I'm going to be putting off Peace Walker for a couple months. It won't be the fresh new game anymore by that point, so I might as well just play PoOps first and completely restart Peace Walker when I get to it.

[nbballard]

Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond my control, I can't play Peace Walker without getting interrupted often, so I can't really take the time to get into it. So I think I'm going to be putting off Peace Walker for a couple months. It won't be the fresh new game anymore by that point, so I might as well just play PoOps first and completely restart Peace Walker when I get to it.

I was trying to play PW while my wife watched girl shows, but embarrassingly, most of the time I get distracted and miss cutscenes. I have one of those PSP to TV adapters. I think i'm going to start using that so I can give it my full attention.

Portable gaming for me has always been about only partially investing myself. My nephew plays Pokemon, and is always asking me very specific questions about how to do things in the story and I'm always at a loss.

[keithp]

I was trying to play PW while my wife watched girl shows, but embarrassingly, most of the time I get distracted and miss cutscenes. I have one of those PSP to TV adapters. I think i'm going to start using that so I can give it my full attention.


Just use some earbuds?

I'm not real far in the story, but this is seriously one of the best games I've played on PSP. Even though the missions are broken up into smaller segments it really is comparable to a console game. The cutscenes are amazing!

[pete5883]

I've picked up about 50 new soldiers from hotspots in the last day or so. Really good ones, too. I recommend it.

[ChibiJosh]

The first time I did it, I got like 8 soldiers at once, but anytime I've done it since it's been 2 or 1 soldiers only.

[Halo05]

I've picked up about 50 new soldiers from hotspots in the last day or so. Really good ones, too. I recommend it.

How does that work? Do I take my PSP to Starbucks and the like? Is it an option within one of the menus in the game?

[ChibiJosh]

At some point, you unlock "recruit" in the main menu of the game, and you can use it to connect to any wifi, I guess, and it'll randomly give you soldiers to recruit. (Although, you have to beat them all with CQC within a time-limit)

[pete5883]

Yeah, it works a lot better when you have a city/apartment buildings to walk around.

[TctclMvPhase]

I was trying to play PW while my wife watched girl shows, but embarrassingly, most of the time I get distracted and miss cutscenes. I have one of those PSP to TV adapters. I think i'm going to start using that so I can give it my full attention.


Its those damn housewives isnt it?

[62t]

Just completed the game. Easily GOTY and my favorite Metal Gear

[ChibiJosh]

So, I'm hoping I get my PS3 back next week. Assuming it works, anyone want to try that Adhoc party thing to tackle some of the later vehicle missions?

[sotc1988]

So, I'm hoping I get my PS3 back next week. Assuming it works, anyone want to try that Adhoc party thing to tackle some of the later vehicle missions?
Say a vehicle deploys thirty-six soldiers at a rate of four at a time. If you play this level with two people the thirty-six becomes seventy-two , with three players it triples, etc. IT can be very hard to do on your own but is possible. Fulton mines help a ton.

[ChibiJosh]

Really? I didn't realize it multiplied the number of soldiers. I was trying to do some stealth style, but the tranqs take so long to take effect on those soldiers plus the effect doesn't last long enough.

[pete5883]

Say a vehicle deploys thirty-six soldiers at a rate of four at a time. If you play this level with two people the thirty-six becomes seventy-two , with three players it triples, etc. IT can be very hard to do on your own but is possible. Fulton mines help a ton.
Ah, so it does scale. I was fighting a helicopter with a friend yesterday, and through wave after wave, the pilot never stuck his head out. We ended up destroying it. Now it makes sense.

I played 6 or so missions with a friend, and we got ~ 250 camaraderie. They give you a rank C insignia for reaching 250,000 camaraderie. wtf?

[Demon Soul]

I wish I had brought this with me today, saw one or 2 people playing it. Might've been my only chance for co-op...I have no one to play with :(

Anyways, Is there a point in using other soldiers other than snake to complete missions? It seems like soldiers randomly level up.

[sotc1988]

I wish I had brought this with me today, saw one or 2 people playing it. Might've been my only chance for co-op...I have no one to play with :(

Anyways, Is there a point in using other soldiers other than snake to complete missions? It seems like soldiers randomly level up.
Later in the game it's possible to recruit soldiers that are MUCH better than Snake. I've gotten some insanely good soldiers from the wi-fi searches after I leveled my hero points up a bunch.

[62t]

there are also a few mission where you are not allow you to use snake

[Goemar]

They normally have better health and Psyche than Snake but not better stats overall. Plus playing as Snake is more fun than playing as some random dude. Talking of which, why is nearly every recruit named after an animal in this?

As for co-ops, it is very fun - but not needed (as some reviews made out it is) to play through the game. The main missions can be fairly easily done solo and I'm yet to find an extra-ops I can't do. Playing with the misses is always a blast though (even if it does mean I have to watch the cut scenes again).

Also sotc1988 I have yet to see any soldier increase in the co-ops (just done the attack helicopter mission on co-ops). The Lav-G before it didn't seem to unload any more then it normally does. Also haven't read anything anywhere else about such a thing happening.

[ChibiJosh]

If you have the lvl5 analyzer, it will show you how many soldiers there are in a vehicle.

[sotc1988]

They normally have better health and Psyche than Snake but not better stats overall. Plus playing as Snake is more fun than playing as some random dude. Talking of which, why is nearly every recruit named after an animal in this?

As for co-ops, it is very fun - but not needed (as some reviews made out it is) to play through the game. The main missions can be fairly easily done solo and I'm yet to find an extra-ops I can't do. Playing with the misses is always a blast though (even if it does mean I have to watch the cut scenes again).

Also sotc1988 I have yet to see any soldier increase in the co-ops (just done the attack helicopter mission on co-ops). The Lav-G before it didn't seem to unload any more then it normally does. Also haven't read anything anywhere else about such a thing happening.
I was going off second hand information. I had seen a lot of people saying that so I figured it was reliable. I apologize.

[pete5883]

They normally have better health and Psyche than Snake but not better stats overall. Plus playing as Snake is more fun than playing as some random dude. Talking of which, why is nearly every recruit named after an animal in this?
They're code names. Haven't you played a MGS game before?

[Goemar]

I know there code names, but couldn't they be more original like "Paper Clip" or something. Hell, having a soldier called Paper Clip would be awesome.

Oh and slight spoilers: The games well worth playing after you complete it ;)

[62t]

Actually once you start getting A or S ranked combat soldiers they will have better overall stat than Snake

[QiG]

Has anyone S-ranked the first two tank battles? Even if I knock out and Fulton the soldiers, the next batch of them don't come out right away.. or within a few minutes even for me to move quickly enough for it. Any suggestions?

[62t]

Has anyone S-ranked the first two tank battles? Even if I knock out and Fulton the soldiers, the next batch of them don't come out right away.. or within a few minutes even for me to move quickly enough for it. Any suggestions?

you can try doing it later in the game and it will be a lot easier since you will have better equipment.

[Halo05]

This game is devouring my life.

Regarding vehicle-killing missions : If you redo them, do you earn more tanks/LAVs to use in the Outer Ops missions?

[ChibiJosh]

This game is devouring my life.

Regarding vehicle-killing missions : If you redo them, do you earn more tanks/LAVs to use in the Outer Ops missions?

Yeah, you can get more assuming you don't destroy the vehicle.

[player66]

Aaaarrrggghhhh!!! Play-Asia doesn't have the Metal Gear PSP bundle for import any longer. I didn't jump on this prior to release and now that I'm playing the game, I desperately want one. Anyone living in Japan willing to trade/sell me the bundle?

[Demon Soul]

Anybody playing right now that wants to try online co-op?

[pete5883]

I finally got a soldier that's better than Snake. He volunteered. Though he's still weaker in the first stat than Snake.

[62t]

DLC is up

[Goemar]

Anything worth getting? Doubt it's over here in the UK yet...

[MSUHitman]

So anyone else find it strange all the local women/girls you meet in the game are Caucasian when the game takes place in Central America?

[Goemar]

Most likely because there not from Central America?

[Elixirboy]

If anyone needs a hand with some of the tougher ex ops vehicle battles, I can get it done for you, provided that you can remain undiscovered for the entire battle. Ex ops 91 can be tough, and it unlocks 49, which many people like to do in order to recruit R&D and Intel people. 75 unlocks 50, which can get you the Stealth Camo if you can S rank it. 98 gives you the Carl Gustav FR launcher. I know that these fights are easy for many players - I'm offering to help out those who are having trouble with these five skull/five red skull missions. I don't want to help out on these missions to just capture the vehicles, as I've done way too much of that to complete the outer ops missions. I lost all eight of my MBTk-70 Customs doing the last OO mission, and made the mistake of saving my game instead of going to the title screen to re-do the battle. Ouch. I'd also like to do the custom versions of the main ops bosses, in order to get the bandana. I can only co-op with adHoc Party; drop me a line if you need help with these missions, or even main ops bosses.

[MSUHitman]

Will Amanda ever get 100% healthy? I took her out of sickbay when the cutscene happened in which Kaz said she was complaining, but then her sickness meter went up to 40% from the 20% range she was at. I put her back in the med bay but I can't get the meter to go below 20%.

Any help would be appreciated.

[62t]

Will Amanda ever get 100% healthy? I took her out of sickbay when the cutscene happened in which Kaz said she was complaining, but then her sickness meter went up to 40% from the 20% range she was at. I put her back in the med bay but I can't get the meter to go below 20%.

Any help would be appreciated.

Wait till chapter 5. After that she will recover

[MSUHitman]

Wait till chapter 5. After that she will recover

So do I leave her in sickbay or put her on a team? If I put her on a team, do I have to check her sickness meter and put her back in sickbay when she gets a higher count on the sickness meter?

[Goemar]

She'll never go below 20 in sick bay until Peace Walker is no more. I put her in a team and moved her back to sickbay whenever it got pretty high.

[62t]

I just leave her in the sickbay until chapter 5

[BannedEpisode]

Just got the real ending. Awesome game.

Considering the Big Boss Pack was an impulse buy for me I was very pleasantly surprised.

[Goemar]

Wow talk about an expensive impulse buy, guess you can't go wrong with old Snake mind (oh not I don't mean MGS4 old Snake before anyone has a fit).

[Halo05]

Really... A torture scene?

I could deal with the one in MGS1 because it was kind of clever at the time, PSOne controllers are pretty inexpensive, and the outcome was ultimately a different ending, not a game over. There's no fucking way I'm willing to break my PSP to finish one game. Fucking dreadful idea for a portable system. Simply inexcusable. I've failed it twice now and if I don't knock it out within the next few tries, I'm fucking done. This is bullshit. Game just dropped off my GOTY list for sure.

[62t]

Really... A torture scene?

I could deal with the one in MGS1 because it was kind of clever at the time, PSOne controllers are pretty inexpensive, and the outcome was ultimately a different ending, not a game over. There's no fucking way I'm willing to break my PSP to finish one game. Fucking dreadful idea for a portable system. Simply inexcusable. I've failed it twice now and if I don't knock it out within the next few tries, I'm fucking done. This is bullshit. Game just dropped off my GOTY list for sure.

The scene is way easier than MGS1. I even slow down on purpose and still complete it on my first try.

[pete5883]

Really... A torture scene?

I could deal with the one in MGS1 because it was kind of clever at the time, PSOne controllers are pretty inexpensive, and the outcome was ultimately a different ending, not a game over. There's no fucking way I'm willing to break my PSP to finish one game. Fucking dreadful idea for a portable system. Simply inexcusable. I've failed it twice now and if I don't knock it out within the next few tries, I'm fucking done. This is bullshit. Game just dropped off my GOTY list for sure.

Browsing GameFAQs, some people have had success by laying down the PSP, and scratching the button quickly. Or, you could post your save online and have someone get past it, like this guy (http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/960566-metal-gear-solid-peace-walker/55436396).

[Halo05]

Finished it. Despite my great reluctance to abuse my PSP, I laid it down and did the "fast rubbing" technique and knocked it out. Still a terrible game-design decision for more than one reason.

[TigerEye]

Browsing GameFAQs, some people have had success by laying down the PSP, and scratching the button quickly. Or, you could post your save online and have someone get past it, like this guy (http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/960566-metal-gear-solid-peace-walker/55436396).

thats what I had to do. I layed my psp on a flat surface and smashed triangle for my life.

so in your face Strangelove you bitch

lol

[ChibiJosh]

The torture scene was easy, I thought. I started out tapping the button as fast as I could, but by the end I slowed down because the bar was never not full.

[pete5883]

Yeah, I didn't think it was even remotely challenging.

[BannedEpisode]

I failed the torture scene once but I was able to do it without any table/scratching tricks.

[QiG]

The torture scene was easy, I thought. I started out tapping the button as fast as I could, but by the end I slowed down because the bar was never not full.

This.. the only pain in the ass part of that mission was figuring out how what to do in the cell which is more dumb luck of seeing an icon flash up at the right time than anything.

[TigerEye]

This.. the only pain in the ass part of that mission was figuring out how what to do in the cell which is more dumb luck of seeing an icon flash up at the right time than anything.

lol I just kept walking around the cell then an icon appeared. I was like "ohh"
then snake pulled this thing out of his skin......haha

anyway I just fought ZEKE!. it was so epic!. I love Pazs song. haha

[animalspinners]

If anyone is still on the fence or waiting for a price drop (like me!), Kmart will have this for $20 starting this Sunday!

[Arakias]

Ugh, Peace Walker Battle 2 dragged on waay too long for me. at least 30 mins...

[aerol]

If anyone is still on the fence or waiting for a price drop (like me!), Kmart will have this for $20 starting this Sunday!

NNNNOOOOOOOOO!!!! I just bought this from Amazon on Monday for $36.99! :bomb:

[eau]

NNNNOOOOOOOOO!!!! I just bought this from Amazon on Monday for $36.99! :bomb:
Refused delivery when it arrives. Then buy it at Kmart this Sunday.

[62t]

Refused delivery when it arrives. Then buy it at Kmart this Sunday.

Just don't do this too much or amazon will ban you.

[JMEPO]

Just starting now. Is the co op local only?

[62t]

Just starting now. Is the co op local only?

local only unless you got a ps3

[pete5883]

local only unless you got a ps3
*That has wireless, but uses a wired internet connection.

[JMEPO]

That is the stupidiest thing I've ever heard. I have to attach my Playstation "portable" to a ten pound brick in order to access a certain part of the game?

[pete5883]

That is the stupidiest thing I've ever heard. I have to attach my Playstation "portable" to a ten pound brick in order to access a certain part of the game?
Well, you don't have to physically attach it, but yeah, it sucks. But technically, it isn't part of the game. Just an added feature if you have the right setup. I mean, it's not like they advertise internet play on the box.

[FroMann]

On sale this week at K-mart for 19.99. I got my copy yesterday and it was worth every penny.