action-adventure game
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
By Konami, released 1 Jan 2004
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- PlayStation Vita
What it is
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is Konami's 2004 origin story for Naked Snake and his mentor, The Boss, and the fifth title in the METAL GEAR series. Set in a deep jungle, it centers on recovering equipment, using camouflage and matching face paint to deceive enemies, and surviving through stealth. Snake can capture jungle animals for food and stamina, while Close Quarters Combat provides martial-arts-based fighting at close range. The listed HD Collection version includes the game plus downloadable regional versions. An exclusive digital Screenplay Book and Master Book, covering story and characters, are accessible from the main menu. Steam features include single-player, achievements, full controller support, gamepad recommendations, DualShock support, and Family Sharing. Platforms listed are Windows, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita.
What players like, and what they don't
- Jungle setting supports camouflage-based stealth
- Includes Close Quarters Combat
- Animal capture restores food and stamina
- Digital Screenplay and Master Books included
- Steam lists Windows as the platform
- Single-player only
- Steam age rating is 17
Who it suits
It suits players interested in jungle stealth, camouflage, close-range combat, and the origins of Naked Snake. Readers wanting supplementary digital story books also get those listed extras.
Snake Eater focuses on stealth systems, jungle survival, and close combat while introducing Naked Snake's origin. The included digital books add dedicated story and character reference material.
