An HD reworking of the original Metal Gear Solid trilogy is on the way to PS3, according to 'insider whispers' heard by the ears of the UK's Official PlayStation Magazine.
In the mag's new issue, in stores now, it reports that Snake is "in the facelift queue", and that the "first three" MGS games are set to be reborn in High Definition.
However, any reworking of Kojima-san's much-loved original trio will be music to the ears of PlayStation nuts, with the games still very much considered classics of the genre.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots is currently the only MGS title to be released for PS3. It enjoys a very healthy 94 per cent average review score on Metacritic. Could it be joined by its predecessors in full HD later this year?
We've contacted Sony and Konami for comment.
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62 comments so far...
slick loose on 21 Jan '11 said:
SNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKE!
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSS!!
PS3fanboys on 21 Jan '11 said:
what happened to '' people don't buy ps3 to play ps2 games '' ?
benedictm on 21 Jan '11 said:
Somehow, despite 24 years of gaming, i have only ever played MGS4 which I hated lol
I bought MGS 1,2 and 3 from ebay for pennies but cant be arsed to set up the PS2 again.
Will this be a simple facelift like Prince of persia or more like the gamcube version of MGS I wonder
TheCrimsonFenix on 21 Jan '11 said:
Thank you for editing your post. I was about to make a comment about how Microsoft release some of their old games and also have short games with multiplayer tacked on. Ooops I just did.
Wasn't really a fan of the second game, and I'm not sure how the first one will benefit from being made HD with PS1 graphics. I just wish a little more work would go into some of these HD releases that aren't just making them sharper and pointing out old gen textures. But that'd require more work which ain't going to happen.
MattyR95 on 21 Jan '11 said:
YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! I WANT IT NOW!
PS3fanboys on 21 Jan '11 said:
hd classics are pointless
if people say if you want ps2 bc then get a ps2 so why dont these same hypocrites buy these hd classics which arent really hd they are just upscaled like what the 60GB ps3 does.
if they actually had ps3 graphics that would be another story
boskersrevenge on 21 Jan '11 said:
In your view and now we know. Are you going to bang on about it until you convince the rest of us?
Not that I am a fan of MGS, but this will sell like all hell, probably mostly to people that have gone through them countless times before.
Which I get, seeing as I'll be doing the same with Team ICO's games and whatever is rehashed on the 3DS.
*waves cane*
MattyR95 on 21 Jan '11 said:
Go away. I'm not even interested in most HD remakes, but this is MGS.
Whats wrong with people having a PS3 to play both PS3 games and upgraded PS2 games?
Sideys on 21 Jan '11 said:
If this happens, i will buy a PS3.
PS3fanboys on 21 Jan '11 said:
'' Whats wrong with people having a PS3 to play both PS3 games and upgraded PS2 games?''
so playing ps2 games from bc is a big no no but hd remakes are fine?
edit : well sony said people don't buy ps3 to play ps2 games and hd remakes are basically ps2 games.
buckylovin on 21 Jan '11 said:
I must admit that I would buy it and put it to the bottom of my to play list. It would be a great game for the collection!
My son is 6 and I I am currently enjoying replaying classic games with him. We have been playing Super Mario 1 and 3 (2 not so much...lol) since he was 4. Super mario 64 on my N64 when he was nearly 5. He got a Wii from 'Santa' and whilst he has enjoyed playing Pikachu's Adventure he is more interested in VC games!!
My point is that it is enjoyable to play these 'old' games and if they look prettier with a few layers of make up then Im all for it.
Although with all the HD remakes it does sort hurt that sony took away the BC option.
djreplay on 21 Jan '11 said:
!
damoxuk on 21 Jan '11 said:
HD Remakes = Trophies. End of argument tbh
kaptainabsinthe on 21 Jan '11 said:
i wonder if psycho mantis will be able to read the hdd this time, i seem to remember he couldn't in mgs4. i also remember that he couldn't move the pad either due to the joke that is/was sixaxis!
i like jam donut on 21 Jan '11 said:
*changes pants*
Great news!
NecroBuster on 21 Jan '11 said:
I would probably get this since I have never played MGS we shall see.
flash501 on 21 Jan '11 said:
*Folds arms patiently and waits for the Jak and Daxter trilogy's turn to get the HD treatment*
Mmmmgrolsch on 21 Jan '11 said:
Hi, I've noticed your non biased views on all things Playstation
As for this point, I am going to assume you do not own a PS3 and assume you haven't seen GOW collection running either. Well the graphics on the HD version of GOW2 rivals a lot of current gen games and it looks fantastic!
I for 1 would love HD updates at such a high level like GOW. Playing PS2 games look horrible on HD tvs. Roll on MGS HD Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
Miss_Wacy on 21 Jan '11 said:
in the name of all thats holy please be true
FunSponge on 21 Jan '11 said:
Raiden nude in HD
sniper789 on 21 Jan '11 said:
Snake? Snake? SNAAAAAAAKKKKEEEEEEE?
Oh there you are
timewarp1 on 21 Jan '11 said:
Love the HD remixes. Got PoP trilogy the other day (zavvi £15 quid), gonna get tomb raider and this. They are classic games, bargain price and in their hay day they were great. Wish they would do a Killzone 1 remix
Surprised xbox dont do the same for their followers.
JD_Method on 21 Jan '11 said:
Sounds great.
Only problem is I won't be able to use my action replay to unlock all the weapons and equipment.
sniper789 on 21 Jan '11 said:
Well apart from Halo what remakes could you do for xbox? Burnout?
Bryanee1983 on 21 Jan '11 said:
The only one I'd want to play again is MGS3 and thats getting a release on the 3DS so no need for me to get it. I've also got Twin Snakes on the cube.
feeg86 on 21 Jan '11 said:
Just give us Backward compatability.
Oh yeah, that'd involve spending a bit, rather than making users pay twice.
Mmmmgrolsch on 21 Jan '11 said:
I see you pay attention. the 60GB upscales the PS2 games but it is not HD. And further more the HD facelifts are more than just a simple upscale.
Mmmmgrolsch on 21 Jan '11 said:
Yeah they should bring it back but I doubt they ever will do though seeing as the PS3 isn't very good for emulating PS2 games, but then neither is alot of PC's.
El Mag on 21 Jan '11 said:
Metal Gear Solid would need alot of work doing to get it looking good nowadays even with a hd coat of paint, and i wouldn't think they'd be allowed to use Twin Snakes as the base. But Snake Eater running in hd with no frame rate problems would be a dream come true, i almost got a semi just seeing this headline.
MattyR95 on 21 Jan '11 said:
I don't see why they shouldn't be allowed to use twin snakes.
Bryanee1983 on 21 Jan '11 said:
Because Nintendo had a hand in developing it. Not to mention they probably helped finance the project.
R_A_LEE20 on 21 Jan '11 said:
So, does that mean we're finally going to get a Metal Gear game with Trophies?!
Slim-Cognito on 21 Jan '11 said:
Im not gonna lie ... I can't wait to see Otacon's p**s in HD
craiglackenby on 21 Jan '11 said:
These games have been in the back of my mind for ages with buying a PS2 to get them but this is brilliant news, I have MGS1 and 4 on PS3 already but I'm wanting 2 and 3 - like now!
amazingdweezo on 21 Jan '11 said:
Tactical espionage action blew my mind in about 193 different ways.....
Sons of liberty was a great game buried under an avalanche of ego and poor plotting....
Snake eater was back to brilliant with amazing set-pieces and presence......
Guns of the patriots was just plain awful,it tried so hard to be a metal gear game it forgot to offer any actual game
(such was my horror at guns,as soon as i had completed it I felt I had to play my psx copy of MGS from start to finish)
Lightning bolt action?....meh
fps_d0minat0r on 21 Jan '11 said:
because backwards compatability adds hardware costs for everyone. making improved HD remakes of classics means those fans who want to play ps2 games can get an improved version of them at a reasonable price and those who dont want to play ps2 games dont need to pay more for a feature their not going to use.
and in some cases, its actually cheaper buying the HD remakes than the ps2 copies. ofcourse, if you have the ps2 copies you probably have a ps2 as well so just use that.
woodins on 21 Jan '11 said:
In the voice of Michael Ironside before he gets his arms embarrisingly ripped off by Arnold Schwarnegger in the following scene:
"ABOUT GOD-DAMMNED TIME!"
KryptoKnight on 22 Jan '11 said:
Speaking of Ironside,we're due a Splinter Cell HD Collection too right?
Would be awesome to play through the first three titles again. ^_^
Metal Gear Solid 3 would be the highlight of this collection for me though,easily the best in the Solid series.
KippDynamite on 22 Jan '11 said:
This is the best rumor ever.
Henbonda on 22 Jan '11 said:
If 'Metal Gear Solid HD Trilogy coming to PS3' was a headline then why do the people who don't like mgs bother reading it or commenting on it? the argument for ps2 games on a ps3 is pointless they are 3 classic games in HD with trophies and a must buy for me
slick loose on 22 Jan '11 said:
Exactly but people just enjoy being c**ts. I have MGS1 on disc but it looks quite bad now and there are no trophies, so I would love this! I also have a PS2 but again MGS2 & 3 don't have trophies and are not HD! Plus any any excuse to play them again is great! Here's hoping they do release it AND trophies for MGS4...I can but dream
The_Jaster on 22 Jan '11 said:
Also if you truly hate something you have to like it in some twisted kind of way, I would rather not care for something than hate it.
I can see my brother getting this but I have my eyes firmly set on snake eater for 3DS.
"uh what was that noise" !
slick loose on 22 Jan '11 said:
"Shut up in there, will 'ya?"
http://thesnakesoup.org/wiki/images/2/2c/Shutupinthere.gif
TheCrimsonFenix on 22 Jan '11 said:
ATCHOO!!
KryptoKnight on 22 Jan '11 said:
"What are you playin' around with that ketchup for?"
sith lord69 on 22 Jan '11 said:
would be fantastic if it included MGS 2 Substance and MGS 3 Subsistance,but they will probably follow as some sort of DLC.
martinawatson on 22 Jan '11 said:
Now,do your flies up
The Bossman on 22 Jan '11 said:
Well I'd be first in queue if this is true. IDC if it's £40, I'll definitely be buying it.
wilhitewarrior on 22 Jan '11 said:
Woo-hoo! Metal Gear! *dance* I hope they include the original 2 metal gear games too or put them up as seperate releases as my subsistence disc 2 doesnt work anymore
JammyJames on 22 Jan '11 said:
Ooooooooohhh.... Very much welcomed.
sweatyBallacks on 23 Jan '11 said:
It's worth it for MGS3 alone.
Played that kinda recently and it still stands up as a great game today. 'Twas the last game I played on my PS2.
There's always a mention of 'cut-scenes' with talk of any MGS game but people should absolutely not forget the classic gameplay packed into MGS3, which is the most action-packed of the Solid series.
TheCrimsonFenix on 23 Jan '11 said:
I remembered being utterly wowed by how pretty The Fury's balls of fire were in his boss section...
Yeah that doesn't sound at all right does it?
sonic_uk on 26 Jan '11 said:
I own the first four Mgs games, but would be very interested in a HD remake of the first three, providing it is proper HD and not what they did with God Of War 1+2 and simply re-released the old games and allowed the Ps3 to Upscale those old textures. I could do that simply by putting the original Ps2 game in my Ps3. If they re-did everything, cutscenes, textures, lighting, shaders etc and released it in a retail boxed version then I would definitely be inclined to pick up a copy.
Mmmmgrolsch on 26 Jan '11 said:
KryptoKnight on 26 Jan '11 said:
This.
The GoW Collection is gorgeous,especially God of War II,It's noticeably different in terms of overall polish/sheen and enhanced audio.
This might be controversial,but I'd rather have a HD version of Twin Snakes,than the original version. =/
As much as I love it,I'd much rather see Twin Snakes,and Metal Gear Solid 2,Metal Gear Solid 3 and possibly Peace Walker if Hideo considers porting it.
Bryanee1983 on 26 Jan '11 said:
The GOW collection looked good but no they dont look as good as next gen titles.
Twin Snakes is the nuts but you wont get that on the PS3 in the next 5000 years.
slick loose on 26 Jan '11 said:
Twin Snakes is the better version. Some people just can't except it and imo it had only 2 flaws.
1. They made it more "Hollywood" by having everyone doing back flips like they were from the Matrix, not really a flaw though.
2. They changed the accents of the women, they just made them all American...which is hardly game breaking.
Everything else is either the same or better.
ice93 on 28 Jan '11 said:
Does anyone know how true this is cos i dont wana get too excited about it until im sure itll happen. Ive played em all and i know id still pay to play them again
silence020 on 14 Feb '11 said:
omfg didnt think it was possible but reading this made me jizz out of every part of my body XD
silence020 on 14 Feb '11 said:
omfg didnt think it was possible but reading this made me jizz out of every part of my body XD
The_Jaster on 15 Feb '11 said:
@silence020
Twice apparently.
ensabahnur on 2 Jun '11 said:
I'll buy it just for MGS3. My original PS2 burnt out between playing that and San Andreas so i never really got the chance to go through it a few times as i had to borrow a mates PS2 to finish Snake Eater. Hopefully they can get something in place to secure Twin Snakes rather than the original as it was more or less the same graphics as 2+3 and i have the original MGS on the PS3 and it just won't hold up without some sort of overhaul.
Now all we need is a confirmation of the DMC HD collection and i'm a happy man.