Kojima said that Metal Gear Solid 3's gameplay system will be different from that of the previous games. While he didn't release any details, he said the change is "like doing both an internal and external surgery." Kojima confirmed that many things can be eaten in the game. Players can carry the food around, but it will probably spoil. Some foods can also be used as weapons; snakes for example. When asked if players can be found if they leave the food lying around, Kojima laughed and said that it's a secret for now.
As seen in the E3 trailer, one of the key phrases in Metal Gear Solid is "Back to the origin." Kojima said that this has a number of meanings. One is from the players reaction to Raiden in Metal Gear Solid 2. In Metal Gear Solid 3, the player character will stay the same and not change around. Unlike Metal Gear Solid 2, Metal Gear Solid 3 will center its attention on the gameplay rather than the storyline, putting more focus on survival and action. Kojima also hinted that "Back to the origin" may apply in some way to Big Boss as well.
Kojima declined to comment on the main theme of Metal Gear Solid 3. However, he confirmed that there will be one theme that ties the three Metal Gear Solid titles together. Kojima also noted that there will be an antiwar theme in the game. Giving a few examples, Kojima explained that there are probably some people who do not know that a Soviet Union used to exist. Kojima also gave an example that Afghanistan is seen as an enemy by America right now, but they used to be allies 20 years ago. In addition, Kojima stated that he believes it is important to know what to protect, since history and humankind's values tend to change dramatically as time passes. Kojima stopped commenting at this point, saying that he was about to give away the story of Metal Gear Solid 3. Kojima also promised that much like Metal Gear Solid 2, the new game will have some kind of a huge surprise when it comes time to play.
When asked about Metal Gear Online, Kojima noted that Metal Gear Solid 3 will have some support for the PlayStation 2's network adaptor, and there may be some bonuses for using it. Kojima said it depends on how widespread the online service becomes, but he plans to at least release monthly camouflage patterns for the game.
It was also revealed that enemies will move around in groups of four this time, and each one will have its own AI. There will be a "stalking mode" that will make players more difficult to find, but it will also make them slower and burn up more energy. Metal Gear Solid 3 will support Dolby 5.1 surround sound, which will come handy when listening for the enemy. Real-time weather changes are currently under consideration for the game.
PALGN will have more news on Metal Gear Solid 3 as it breaks.
Loading...
