Since the Metal Gear Solid 4 has already degraded and I can't find the other MGS3 thread, might as well start a new one for us PAL people (and of course anyone who'd like to join).
Please no spoilers in this thread though!
Anyways, I must say, I am really impressed as of now. The art-direction once again is far above anything in its genre, and that is really one of the things I love about this series. From the intro to the way the game starts - simply brilliant and just wants you to jump into the action.
As far as gameplay/graphics goes - I'm simply stunned. The jungle has a very impressive touch to it - even though the path which you have to follow is not limitless, the jungle and the view does give the player impressive you're in the middle of no-where and that you could just walk anywhere. Of course it is not so, but having this feeling IMO is what counts and I already found myself standing here and there a few times wondering if I've been here before. I suppose not being around human made structures for a good while will need time to get used to - but I'm certainly enjoying myself.
As far as drawbacks - I really do feel I have to mention - is the framerate. Having played and completed MGS2 numours times not too long ago (about 5 times on all difficulties including the extreme modes) - I do feel a bit let down that Metal Gear Solid 3 has a very noticable 30 fps framerate - that's down from 60. The difference, to my disappointment, is very noticable - especially in first person mode when looking around simply feels slow, unresponsive and strange. Oh well, can't have everything, although I do believe in 60fps being a must, at any cost. Guess I'll have to wait for Part 4 in that case.
Other opinions?
Please no spoilers in this thread though!
Anyways, I must say, I am really impressed as of now. The art-direction once again is far above anything in its genre, and that is really one of the things I love about this series. From the intro to the way the game starts - simply brilliant and just wants you to jump into the action.
As far as gameplay/graphics goes - I'm simply stunned. The jungle has a very impressive touch to it - even though the path which you have to follow is not limitless, the jungle and the view does give the player impressive you're in the middle of no-where and that you could just walk anywhere. Of course it is not so, but having this feeling IMO is what counts and I already found myself standing here and there a few times wondering if I've been here before. I suppose not being around human made structures for a good while will need time to get used to - but I'm certainly enjoying myself.
As far as drawbacks - I really do feel I have to mention - is the framerate. Having played and completed MGS2 numours times not too long ago (about 5 times on all difficulties including the extreme modes) - I do feel a bit let down that Metal Gear Solid 3 has a very noticable 30 fps framerate - that's down from 60. The difference, to my disappointment, is very noticable - especially in first person mode when looking around simply feels slow, unresponsive and strange. Oh well, can't have everything, although I do believe in 60fps being a must, at any cost. Guess I'll have to wait for Part 4 in that case.
Other opinions?
