PSP MGS3.5 OMG

[Solid Boss]

I was just checking around and it seems there is a brand new MGS you heard me right brand new coming to PSP which is console gameplay! Even on par graphics, this may not be completely accurate due to translations but this is the list of what I got from TUS.


Will star Big Boss in an action game set during the 1970s

In the most recent Hidechan Hideo Kojima mentioned some new details about the upcoming canon MGS game for PSP.

Please keep in mind that at this time these details are some very loose & hasty translations and should not be taken as 100% facts.

- This game is canon to real Metal Gear universe and is a continuation of MGS3 plotline, not a side story.

- The game is going to star Big Boss in 1970's trying to form Foxhound.

- The gameplay has been confirmed to be an action game where you play Big Boss controlling a squad of soldiers in a battlefield.

- The game will not feature an continue option, so if you die in the game you will have no continuation option (not exactly 100% clear on this bit)

- When an ally soldier dies, he is not brought back to life

- The game will be centered around the theme of death on battlefield

- You can use the "White Flag" option in the game to forfeit a battle so you will not lose all your troops. By surrendering you can end the battle without dying.

- At start of a battle you can decide to bet troops on the outcome of the battle or not (unclear if this refers to the Wi-Fi multiplayer game only or if it applies to the story mode too)

- If a player decides not to bet troops then they will not lose or gain troops based on the outcome of the battle (again not sure if this is just for the Wi-Fi section or the whole game)

- The game is going to connect to MGS4. (Not clear on it being an actual link-up to the game or a story relation)

- Planned release for fall in conjunction with 20th Anniversary of Metal Gear 1.

- The graphics are said to be PS2 MGS game level, but will have lower polygon count on the models.

- Some form of Wi-Fi battle/multiplayer gameplay has been implied

- Real voice acting is implied to be in the game (not outright confirmed)


*sh*ts pants*

Also, see it says "20th anniversary release". So it may not be until 2007 most likely.

[Otty]

We knew a MGS game was coming for the PSP, but your really confirmed it big time!

The only disappointment is that Kojima wont be in this for production, story, etc. Since we all know he's going to stop with MG after MGS4. I guess other members from Kojima Productions will take his place.

This will be an interesting game, we'll see how Big Boss finds Frank Jeager (Grey Fox), and why he build Outer Heaven.

[Solid Boss]

Well yeah we always knew there would be a console version would arrive on it. I just hope they stay true to the story. I bet at one point you will see where he goes into a coma from his battle injuries and they extract his cells for the Snakes. I'm guessing this will all be set during the Vietnam war. But will there be a actual Metal Gear in it?

[Otty]

Yeah, your right. You think they have enough new gameplay features to keep the game original and interesting? Without a Metal Gear the game would be a bit strange, in my opinion.

[A.G.]

Well, if it doesn't come out until mid to late next year, that'll drop the PSP in price even further.

But again, they're doing something different to the series... like Acid. Man, they're messing with the main timeline with untested gameplay. This SUCKS!

BTW, any idea what section of the site should this game go into?

[Liquiduz]

Where did you get this info from?

[A.G.]

Oh, and the squad thing! Can you say Snake's Revenge!

Where did you get this info from?

www.blog.konami.jp/gs/img/hidechan/hidechanradio_56_eb.mp3

[Solid Boss]

I bet I know what the title will be lol Metal Gear Solid: Battlefront, like Star Wars. Because it seems it will sorta be that way.

[Black Snake]

0_o. Cool. Hope the game will be really good, considering all the little details Solid Boss implied.

[-ANTH-]

I think it sounds crap.
Why would you want to controll a whole army.
The MG games are a one man army. Id prefer that.

[A.G.]

Exactly!!!

The whole line of PSP MG games does not fit in with the Metal Gear formula.

First we get the bright colors and card gameplay. Now we get a Metal Gear SOCOM squad game. How can they even think of putting in untested gameplay into the main cannon? This is nuts!

[Genaside II]

Having a thirdperson camera in MGS3 Sub. was "untested" wasnt it?

Oh and BTW AG, the translation is on the site itself. You had it posted on your page as Otty finding it. Just letting you know.

[The Dumpster Keeper]

There's a big difference between a new type of camera system and an entirely new cameplay system.

[A.G.]

There's a big difference between a new type of camera system and an entirely new cameplay system.

Thank you!

[Genaside II]

Oh okay.

What does Solid Boss mean by theres going to be a console version?

Does he mean that this game is going to be puut on PS2?