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METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2 • 2023

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Quick resume

The fourth game in the METAL GEAR series: set over two incidents in 2007 and 2009, featuring Solid Snake and Raiden, introducing new stealth gameplay features.

Global score

89/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Shooter, Tactical

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    Pros

    • Deep, prophetic story and themes
    • Engaging stealth and combat gameplay
    • High replayability with vr and alternate missions
    • Strong audiovisual presentation
    • Classic, influential game design

    Cons

    • Port locked to 720p resolution
    • Lack of mouse support and key remapping
    • Some stability and audio issues
    • Dated controls and camera
    • No multiplayer or social features

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Relaxation, Survival, Violence, Fellowship. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Fantasy, Expression.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to choose playstyle between stealth and combat, lethal or non-lethal approaches, and multiple ways to complete objectives."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game challenges players with intelligent AI, complex boss fights, and skill-based stealth mechanics that reward mastery."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is primarily on single-player experience with no mention of competitive multiplayer or leaderboards."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Includes extensive VR missions and alternate missions encouraging long-term engagement and replayability."

    • Cooperation
      -4

      "Gameplay centers on solo stealth and action without cooperative multiplayer or teamwork elements."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players can creatively approach scenarios using stealth, combat, disguises, and environmental interactions."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions are mostly narrative and single-player focused with no evidence of exerting control over other players."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Highly immersive story and gameplay provide strong escape from reality, with players engaging in a fictional, cinematic experience."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and appreciation for the story and gameplay."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Game encourages trying new tactics, exploring mechanics, and multiple ways to solve problems."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Players explore detailed environments and uncover story elements, though exploration is within designed levels."

    • Expression
      1

      "Some character customization via disguises and equipment choices, but limited cosmetic personalization."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong emphasis on imaginative fiction, cinematic storytelling, and surreal plot elements."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Experience is focused on solo play with minimal social or community interaction."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills in stealth, combat, and problem solving, with challenge modes pushing mastery."

    • Health
      -4

      "Traditional sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity or health-related gameplay."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires continuous attention and focus due to stealth mechanics and challenging gameplay."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Minimal social interaction; focus is on narrative and solo experience rather than forming close relationships."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "No evidence of player leadership roles; gameplay is individual and story-driven."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, and unlock missions, with progression tied to story and gameplay."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Gameplay involves tension and challenge, with stealth and combat requiring focus and inducing suspense."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Engaging audiovisual presentation with cinematic cutscenes and atmospheric music provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -3

      "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal achievement and story immersion."

    • Story
      5

      "Highly narrative-driven with complex plot, character development, and thematic depth."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires planning, stealth tactics, and problem solving to overcome challenges and boss fights."

    • Thrill
      4

      "Stealth gameplay and story create suspense and tension, with moments of high excitement."

    • Value
      3

      "Considered a masterpiece with extensive content and replayability, though some criticize port quality."

    • Violence
      2

      "Includes combat and use of weapons, but also non-lethal options and stealth to avoid violence."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid detection and manage resources to survive hostile environments and enemies."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026