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Mmkay. Let's take a trip back in time. I first got this game for Christmas in 2003. Having beaten the original Metal Gear Solid about 3 times, I couldn't wait to pop in MGS2. If you haven't played MGS2 before, do yourself a favor. When you first get it, dont look in the manual. It contains HUGE spoilers. Just put the game in, and prepare for a ride that you will never forget! It's safe to say that Metal Gear Solid 2 is my favorite Metal Gear game by a long shot. Why? Well, let me tell you. Metal Gear Solid 2 starts out with Solid Snake jumping off of a bridge using a bungee cord and landing on top of a tanker that is going down the Manhatten River. Snake has disbanded from FOXHOUND and is now working in a secret group along with Otacon to rid the world of Metal Gears. You can figure the rest of the story out from there. Anyway, the gameplay is basically the same as MGS, but with a few minor tweaks. Not only can you crouch up against walls, but now you can lean around them and shoot at your enemies. It's very cool. The game also includes some light sword gameplay. Another cool feature that was added is the ability to go into first person mode and shoot at your enemies. It's hard to believe that the original Metal Gear Solid didn't have this feature.
There isn't much else to say without ruining the experience. But really, if you're looking for a 12+ hour game that you will never forget, pick up MGS2. It's quite the game.

My small oppinions about the game

Most Memorable Moment
The sniper scene, where you have to help Emma.
Favorite Scene
When you first meet Pliskin.
Least Favorite Scene
Really, there isn't one.
Favorite Location
Getting to the second part of Big Shell after you fight Solidus.
Least Favorite Location
Swimming underwater was lame. But, really not that bad.
Favorite Charicter
Here's a clue. It starts with an S.
Least Favorite Charicter
Raiden, he needs to stop blaming people.
Hardest Boss
The hardest boss has to be destroying all them Metal Gears.
Approximate Complete Time
10-13hrs.
Things You Should Know
The game is Extreme on Extreme mode.
Final Score
10/10
Why a 10/10?
Metal Gear Solid 2 is my favorite MGS game. It should get an 11/10.