Developer(s): Kojima Productions
Publisher(s): Konami
Designer(s): Hideo Kojima (producer, director)
Artist(s): Yoji Shinkawa
Writer(s): Hideo Kojima
Composer(s): See Music
Series Metal Gear
Platform(s): PlayStation Portable
Release date(s): JP April 28, 2010June 8,2010
EU June 17, 2010
Genre(s): Stealth, action-adventure
Mode(s): Single-player,
multiplayer (cooperative)
Rating(s): BBFC: 15
CERO: C
ESRB: T
OFLC: MA15+
PEGI: 16
Media: UMD, Download
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is a video game produced by Konami and Kojima Productions that was released for the PlayStation Portable in 2010. Peace Walker is the fifth Metal Gear title for the PSP, although it is only the second to be considered canonical. It is also the first game in the series for a portable platform to be directed by series' creator Hideo Kojima. The story takes place after the events of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops, both prequels to the original Metal Gear, and features Naked Snake as the protagonist once again. Peace Walker's original title was Metal Gear Solid 5 : Peace Walker. The development team that worked on Peace Walker is as large as the team that worked on Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.
Story
A mysterious military force equipped with the latest weapons has established a presence in Costa Rica in late 1974. The Costa Rican government cannot do anything about them because the country's constitution does not allow an army. The nation has secretly tapped Naked Snake and his Militaires Sans Frontières (Soldiers without Borders; Outer Heaven's predecessor) mercenary group to turn back the threat, which could endanger the balance of power between the East and West.
Gameplay
Some changes are made to the standard Metal Gear Solid formula. Movement is done on the analog stick; actions such as co-op actions use the directional-pad; melee actions, which include multiple throws into crowds of enemies, use the R button; and weapons use the L button with the R button. Players will be unable to move while lying down and while pinned on a wall. There is also an option to switch to the style of gameplay used in Portable Ops.
The game will feature a heavy emphasis on co-operative gameplay, with two players in main missions and up to four players in boss missions. Players can choose one of various different loadouts including one's camouflage.
* Naked Snake - Moves fast and carries more items at the cost of stealth, defense.
* Jungle Fatigues Snake - A balance of stealth, defense, weapons and inventory.
* Stealth Suit Snake - Allows one to make no noise when running opposed to the usual racket.
* Battle Dress Snake - Allows one to carry an additional firearm and take significantly less damage, but at the cost of less items slow movement speed, and low camouflage.
A mysterious military force equipped with the latest weapons has established a presence in Costa Rica in late 1974. The Costa Rican government cannot do anything about them because the country's constitution does not allow an army. The nation has secretly tapped Naked Snake and his Militaires Sans Frontières (Soldiers without Borders; Outer Heaven's predecessor) mercenary group to turn back the threat, which could endanger the balance of power between the East and West.
Gameplay
Some changes are made to the standard Metal Gear Solid formula. Movement is done on the analog stick; actions such as co-op actions use the directional-pad; melee actions, which include multiple throws into crowds of enemies, use the R button; and weapons use the L button with the R button. Players will be unable to move while lying down and while pinned on a wall. There is also an option to switch to the style of gameplay used in Portable Ops.
The game will feature a heavy emphasis on co-operative gameplay, with two players in main missions and up to four players in boss missions. Players can choose one of various different loadouts including one's camouflage.
* Naked Snake - Moves fast and carries more items at the cost of stealth, defense.
* Jungle Fatigues Snake - A balance of stealth, defense, weapons and inventory.
* Stealth Suit Snake - Allows one to make no noise when running opposed to the usual racket.
* Battle Dress Snake - Allows one to carry an additional firearm and take significantly less damage, but at the cost of less items slow movement speed, and low camouflage.
There are several actions that can take place when two Snakes are next to each other. 'Snake-in' allows players to hold on to each other as one player leads the way, also allowing the Snakes to fire on the move. Other co-operative actions include holding up closing doors, performing CPR on fallen comrades, sharing items, and acting as a spotter for other players whose vision is obscured. There is an updated CQC system and a new prisoner evacuation system (using the Fulton Skyhook) along with the ability to move while crouched and the over-the-shoulder shooting view as seen in Metal Gear Solid 4. The cardboard box used to hide from enemy soldiers now appears to have different variations, with the inclusion of a "Love Pack" (big enough for two players) and a tank design. They can also be dropped from the inventory and used as footholds to reach higher areas. Aside from the sonar system featured in Portable Ops, players will also be able to use an early version of the Soliton radar system from Metal Gear Solid. The game will feature the camouflage index system from Snake Eater, but the player will not have the ability to change camouflage uniforms as it will be entirely based on movement and position.
Versions and releases
Japan is scheduled to have two Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Bundle versions, one consists of the game with a camouflaged PSP-3000, leather pouch, leather wrist strap, cloth, dog tags, numbered collectable stands and a booklet for ¥36,980 or US$404 with 1,974 copies only being made when the game is released on March 18, 2010, from the Konami Style Store.The other one have the camouflaged PSP-3000, a green limited pouch, a strap, a camouflaged limited cleaning cloth and the UMD game for ¥26,980 or US$295.
Awards:
Peace Walker received the Best of Show and Best PSP Game awards during the 2009 Tokyo Game Show.
Last Words:
With stellar presentation, great looks and sound, and deep, diverse gameplay, Peace Walker is an essential experience that raises the bar for portable games. It combines the ambition and gloss of a full-sized console title with plenty of novelties and conveniences to make it a superb portable experience.
Versions and releases
Japan is scheduled to have two Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Bundle versions, one consists of the game with a camouflaged PSP-3000, leather pouch, leather wrist strap, cloth, dog tags, numbered collectable stands and a booklet for ¥36,980 or US$404 with 1,974 copies only being made when the game is released on March 18, 2010, from the Konami Style Store.The other one have the camouflaged PSP-3000, a green limited pouch, a strap, a camouflaged limited cleaning cloth and the UMD game for ¥26,980 or US$295.
Awards:
Peace Walker received the Best of Show and Best PSP Game awards during the 2009 Tokyo Game Show.
Last Words:
With stellar presentation, great looks and sound, and deep, diverse gameplay, Peace Walker is an essential experience that raises the bar for portable games. It combines the ambition and gloss of a full-sized console title with plenty of novelties and conveniences to make it a superb portable experience.
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