#9 - Metal Gear Solid 3 (Playstation 2)
After being disappointed by Metal Gear Solid 2, I wasn't quite sure what to expect with this game. Luckily, Kojima delivered on every front, with a game that was entirely different from its predecessor. The story wasn't convoluted and was powerful, the open jungle environments were beautiful and immersive, the gunplay, stealth and camera were improved and the new mechanics such as camoflauge, hunting and medical treatment added so much more to the game. You had no trouble telling which time period the game was set in either, with every little detail giving off a 60's vibe, from the old radio communications, to the soundtrack, to the discussions about the Cold War and 60's politics. Kresnik also pointed out that the game felt like an old James Bond movie, which I agree with and it makes me love the game all the more.
