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Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops - Sony PSP
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- Brand New in box. The product * with all relevant accessories
- Extensive single-player storyline, unveiling a lost chapter in the Metal Gear Solid saga
- New MGS gameplay elements such as the Surround Radar system
- Online multiplayer mayhem - Team Death Match, Death Match, and Capture Mission
- Acquire new squad members for use in single and multiplayer modes by connecting to Wi-Fi access points
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Product information
ASIN | B000HKMG14 |
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Release date | December 5, 2006 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #31,015 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #64 in Sony PSP Games |
Product Dimensions | 6.73 x 4.02 x 0.51 inches; 3.88 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Mature |
Item model number | 083717260318 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Item Weight | 3.87 ounces |
Manufacturer | Konami |
Date First Available | November 1, 2006 |
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Customers like the quality, sturdiness, graphics and performance of the video game. They mention that it's addicting, and continues the incredible saga. They also appreciate the arty cutscenes and the performance. However, some customers have reported issues with the controls, saying that they can be a little iffy.
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Customers find the quality of the game great, entertaining, and addicting. They say the controls are hard to control at first, but once mastered, the game has lots of fun. Customers also mention that the challenge mode is fun. Overall, they say the game is watchable, has a great story, and has good strategic gameplay.
"...All in all, this was an excellent game, and recieved the "Editor's Choice" award from [...]. I think it was well-deserved...." Read more
"...It's a fun play!" Read more
"...Although the transition of graphics and sound from the ps2 is absolutely amazing, (the graphics pushing the limit of the psp system to the max) it..." Read more
"This is the best Metal Gear game yet! lots of fun, the controls took a little bit to get used too but when going from the consoles to a portable..." Read more
Customers like the sturdiness of the game. They say the story is good, engrossing, and continues the incredible saga. Some customers also mention that the story doesn't seem super important, but it's a great addition to the Metal Gear story.
"I really love the metal gear franchise, really good story and plot twists...." Read more
"...The story is good but I admit it's not necessary to play this game to understand the series...." Read more
"...Now to the story. The story isn't too bad...." Read more
"...did not add anything really new the challenge mode was fun but no new story mode...." Read more
Customers find the graphics in the video game software amazing, artsy, and sharper than other games. They also say the graphics are incredible and flawless. Customers also love the art and story, and mention that the animated cut scenes lend an interesting feel to the story.
"...(Which, again does look incredible, nearly flawless in terms of graphics/ framerate)..." Read more
"...Graphics: I don't know why, but this game's graphics seemed much sharper to me than Portable Ops Plus even though they should both be using the same..." Read more
"...good strategic game play, new interesting characters, and awesome graphic novel (comic style) cut scenes with audio over it...." Read more
"...ported or translated over to the PSP in every way. The graphics are very good and so is the story that you expect from Kojima and his team...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the video game software. They mention that it plays great, is functional, and runs well. Some appreciate the excellent work from Konami.
"...Excellent work from Konami...." Read more
"Came brand new. Perfect" Read more
"Plays great. Love the art and the story so far. Haven't beaten it, taking my time-- But enjoying every minute." Read more
"...Game runs great! Thanks." Read more
Customers find the voice acting in the video game to be interesting and fleshed out. They also appreciate the goregeously rendered character models and soldiers with different abilities. Customers also like the new gameplay elements for capturing soldiers and managing your army. They mention that the ability to capture and recruit enemies to fight on your side is a great feature.
"...There are soldiers with different abilities and a particular focus that keep the gameplay much more interesting...." Read more
"...Interesting characters to recruit to your cause (in game bosses, famous metal gear characters, etc) , good boss fights...well at least imo better..." Read more
"...It fleshes out Big Boss' character as well as a few others...." Read more
"...Overall the game has a great story, good strategic game play, new interesting characters, and awesome graphic novel (comic style) cut scenes with..." Read more
Customers find the controls of the video game a little iffy and awkward. They also say the controls are difficult to set up and manage.
"...The graphics are near what MGS2 was, and though the camera was a lil cumbersome at times, it was a minor flaw...." Read more
"...It is a bit awkward controlling the camera no matter how you customize the controls, but you get used to it over time...." Read more
"...and always wanted this version better and its awesome to play and hard to control since i havent got used to it no more" Read more
"...The controls are a little confusing at first, but one gets used to them quickly...." Read more
Customers find the game frustrating, boring, and cumbersome. They also say the gameplay screams of laziness, and it's easy to get disoriented when trying to use the aiming lock-on. Customers also say that the book sequences are not enough to give them life.
"...This can be very frustrating boring and by the time you get enough soldiers with that specific trait..." Read more
"...Without a second analog stick, this game feels kind of cumbersome and clunky. I just couldn’t get into it...." Read more
"...will move into the strangest angles all too often and can be downright frustrating when you least need it to be...." Read more
"...Cutscenes like these were acceptable in 1994, but on a PSP, they scream of laziness...." Read more
Customers find the video game software clunky and cumbersome. They also say it's a bit woozy at first.
"...Without a second analog stick, this game feels kind of cumbersome and clunky. I just couldn’t get into it...." Read more
"...Fending off the enemy with firearms feels kind of clunky, but this is because I generally do not use my any guns aside from tranquilizers...." Read more
"...At first it's a bit woozy, but once you get the hang of it, it's really quite fun." Read more
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All in all, this was an excellent game, and recieved the "Editor's Choice" award from [...]. I think it was well-deserved. A must-buy for fans of the series and the genre.
No this is not an "Acid' game like the previous metal gears for psp but is it really quite so much a classic metal gear game? To be perfectly honest, its a mix of a metal gear acid and metal gear solid game. Although the transition of graphics and sound from the ps2 is absolutely amazing, (the graphics pushing the limit of the psp system to the max) it is missing key elements that veteran MGS fans like myself will be be dissapointed not to have.
First off, the only true MGS element in the game is the gameplay. For the most part, all the classic moves from MGS on the playstation consoles is there (do i even need to go over all of them?) with a different control scheme. (controls refitted for the psp) For this, the game is worth getting for the gameplay is fun, at least the classic MGS elements are. As far as classic MGS gameplay, the thing that takes away from that is the enemy AI. you can literally run 10-15ft in front of them and they will not see you unlike other MGS games where they will see and hear you from 50ft away. The un-fun part for me is the new recruiting system. This is where Konami dissapoints me. Konami for some reason feels that they have to change the classic MG style just because its on the psp instead of a console system, hence the new recruiting system. Now instead of Snake having a good ol' mission to stop terrorists with the elements we have all come to love, you have to play through some of the same mission areas, (yes, the game is divided up into mission levels like the acid series instead of classic MGS games where you just naturally transition through areas) you play through some of the same areas over and over again to recruit soldiers that have specific traits. (Which can be difficult to find sometimes and just ends up feeling like busy work to make the game longer) This can be very frustrating boring and by the time you get enough soldiers with that specific trait, you just want to turn off the psp and play a real MGS game. You can send these soldiers, depending on their traits to do different tasks such as spying and making equipment which is enjoyable at times but overall is not necessary for the already great MGS gameplay and overall takes away more than it gives.
The biggest thing to me thats missing in this game is the classic MGS cutscenes that the console versions are known for. Instead of full motion graphic cinematics, you get comic book drawing scenes that dont get close to bringing that same level of enjoyment and excitement that you get from the iconic MGS cutscenes. Although there are all new voiceovers for these comic book sequences, its just not enough to give them life. Now maybe there isnt enough room on the psp disk to fit the iconic cutscenes (in which case im happy to get what i can), but there are still no in-game cutscenes which takes a chunk away from the advancing story and character development.
Now to the story. The story isn't too bad. (much, much better than the acid stories) it ties into the MGS timeline (with a MGS3 feel) which does give it more depth but while playing through the game, i couldnt shake the feeling that it was more forced into the series just for the sake of making a psp title instead of an actual MGS game that has true meaning and place in the series. While the story does have familiar traits such as bosses with weird abilities and help from other characters using nanomachines,(by the way, none of the conversations using nano are voiced which takes away from it as well, for that can be alot of words to read) you do get a feel of a MGS game somewhat and it is for the most part enjoyable. Another thing that does add to the story is the strong musical score.
Alot of people are automatically giving this game great reviews bacause they're so impressed with the transition from the ps2,(Which, again does look incredible, nearly flawless in terms of graphics/ framerate) and are so happy to have MGS gameplay on a psp that they are blinded by what the game is missing.
Overall, i think this is a good game a an impressive PSP title. Any fan of the series will enjoy it, just dont expect the whole package you'd get from the console version. Can we please just have a regular ol' classic Metal Gear Solid title on the psp??
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2019
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Reviewed in Canada on February 5, 2022
Premetto che l'ho giocato su PPSSPP (è sicuramente più godibile su PC), l'ho preso solo per collezione. Portable Ops è un gioco innovativo ed è anche più unico di Peace Walker (pur essendogli inferiore sotto ogni fronte). É un gioco abbastanza breve e privo di grind: c'è ben poca roba da sviluppare, le armi si ottengono trovandole in giro o rubandole alle guardie, l'unica cosa difficile da sviluppare è la Stealth Camo.
I comandi sono abbastanza terribili (sono quelli di MGS3 ma un po' menomati) e la telecamera è a malapena gestibile: si muove da sola nella direzione in cui va il personaggio, cercando di stargli alle spalle, quindi la si deve aggiustare in continuazione. Capisco che probabilmente su PSP sia meglio così, però così sfortunatamente su emulatore non lo si può sfruttare al massimo. Poi non capisco perché in prima persona si muova la visuale con la levetta sinistra (come in MGS2 e 3) invece che con i tasti frontali (che muovono la visuale in terza persona), è bello che ci si possa muovere in 1a persona, ma invertendo i comandi di movimento e telecamera mi si cortocircuita il cervello ogni volta.
Il combattimento è poco responsivo visto che l'impostazione è quella di MGS3, ergo niente mira precisa con visuale dietro la spalla del personaggio come in MGS4 e Peace Walker, perciò o si mira in 1a o si deve pregare per beccare qualcosa.
La storia (con una buona dose d'incongruenza anche solo con MGS3, senza contare i titoli successivi, ergo il fatto che è considerato in buona parte o completamente non canonico), le cutscenes e i dialoghi sono molto subpar rispetto a qualsiasi altro MG principale e le boss fight sono le peggiori della serie, sono veramente brutte, poco creative, mal pensate e difficili solo a causa dei controlli ed il design pessimi.
Graficamente è sia migliore che peggiore di Peace Walker. I modelli dei personaggi sono più dettagliati, non sono molto distanti da MGS3, però gli scenari sono molto semplici e meno curati di quelli di PW.
Le uniche cose che mi hanno fatto apprezzare il titolo sono:
-La gestione del proprio esercito (che ha un po' più usi che in PW o nel V) reso anche più familiare dal fatto che non ci sono volontari, devi catturarli tutti ed esteticamente son più vari di quelli di PW o il V.
-Il controllo di 4 personaggi scambiabili quasi in ogni momento durante le missioni
-La struttura delle missioni e dei vari obiettivi da completare, molto più realisticamente spionistico, con missioni di ricerca di vari obiettivi ed azioni di guerriglia.
-Il fatto che si possono usare personaggi speciali, sono particolarmente innamorato di Zero, Para-Medic, Sigint e Null.
In conclusione, è un buon gioco? Non direi, è mediocre sotto praticamente ogni aspetto e purtroppo non ha neanche una buona storia che lo possa redimere di tutti i suoi grossi difetti, MA è interessante ed alcune meccaniche non le ho viste in nessun altro videogioco stealth e non.
Reviewed in Mexico on April 6, 2021