Other than the xbox comment I completely agree. This franchise is just perfect the way it is and there isn't a thing I would change about the mechanics or storyline of the game. Theres literally nothing like it.

I enjoyed the first game immensely, but after the 2nd game I've continued to lose interest with each new one released :/

5 could definitely change my opinion though.

When I picked up Metal Gear Solid 2 like ten years ago, I'd ask the same question as you. I could never get into the story for the life of me until a few years later. I didn't have many problems with the controls. Even as primitive as they are, I can still play properly with them most of the time because I familiarized with them. As others have mentioned, you're not supposed to see much while lying down on tall grass. The point of the game is to use your surroundings to your advantage and adapt to it.

I believe it's just that the genre evolved and going back to the archaic camera and controls is just so annoying. But they're not as bad as other games, so I try to make the most of it.

Lol no

Lol no

I enjoyed all of them but I first played them when they first came out. I played through MGS1 a couple of years ago and completed it without having any trouble. Out of all the MGS games I would say MGS1 or MGS3 is my favorite, so maybe you should start with one of those. I would recommend starting with MGS1 since it has the worst graphics/controls and if you can trick yourself into believing you're still in the 90s then you may be able to find a way to enjoy the PS2 MGS games.

I dont care about the fact that you have to play with raiden, no problem at all. But the plot twist at the end is totally nonsense. I does not connect with the rest of the series as MGS1/3/4. And a third twin is just absurd... so absurd that the subject is almost not mentioned on later games. Also it is the only game that I agree has TOO MANY cutscenes and codec interruptions. But even with all those problems, it is a 9/10 game. But inferior to 1/2 and 4.

Well yes, I love Metal Gear. Metal Gear Solid 3 is one of my favourite games ever, and I think it holds up pretty well today. MGS2 I always found to be a bit clunky, hard to go back to a locked camera system.

I only had a problem with MGS 2. Because I played them in story order, the first time. So the controls of MGS 2 are crap compared to 3 and up. Then I readjusted to them. But the actual story. Minus some ridicules story bits. Was fine. I do get the overall story of the series. It's crazy as hell. But I get it. I really love MGS 3. 4 is my second. Followed by MG 1 2 on MSX. Not the stupid NES ones. Than MGS 1. Then the GC edition. Finally MGS2 as last. I don't care about the handhelds. I do have Peace Walker. Because I got the HD collection. But nothing else.

First MGS game I got was Ground Zeroes. I liked it. I think the emphasis on stealth over combat is great. However I'm not totally convinced about getting TPP, so I am not a convert. But I can see the appeal. Of course GZ isn;t the typical cutscene heavy game that I hear is the case with most numbered MGS games, but I've never had a problem with extensive cuts scenes done well. As long as you can skip them on a second play through.