We here at Project COE have already expressed how we feel about Metal Gear Solid 3 in many articles. Instead of rewriting our thoughts again, we felt like a shorter, to-the-point review would be more appropriate. If you want more info on the game, you can always check out our original review of Snake Eater, archived in the reviews section. For now, here’s the final word on Subsistence, as well as some brand new screens to go with it. Enjoy!             Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence is the perfect example of how enhancements should be handled in a previously-released game. Sure, the original game (Snake Eater) was already excellent to begin with. But that sure didn’t stop Hideo Kojima and his team from implementing even more features to the original’s core, hence why Subsistence can be considered a radical departure compared to the whole Metal Gear Solid series. Many never-seen-before elements have been introduced to this enhanced version, some of which North American fans will especially appreciate. For starters, Subsistence marks the first time a Metal Gear Solid game can be played using a fully-controllable third person camera (via both analog sticks). This new camera view makes all the difference in the world. Having played all three previous installments, I was curious to see how one can easily adapt to this modified style of gameplay. After actually experiencing Subsistence, it’s hard to see how anyone would ever want to go back to the fixed camera angles of the previous MGS games. Now, Metal Gear Solid 3 is even more playable then before, as you can always see clearly what’s around you in the thick jungle, with no annoying view obstructions whatsoever! Honestly, playing Metal Gear Solid 3 all over again with this flexible camera system is worth it. If for some strange reason you still prefer it the old way, you can always switch back to the fixed angles on-the-fly with a flick of a button.             There’s even better news; Konami added a whole lot more to Subsistence then a mere camera system. This marks the first time (you will hear this often through this review) the Metal Gear series goes online. The online portion greatly resembles recent First-Person Shooters. Included here are various customizable options you’d expect out of an online shooter, but in the case of Subsistence there’s a little touch of ‘Metal Gear love’ added into the mix. We’ve already spent a great amount of time playing the import online. Therefore, you should check out our import play-test here for all the details. The North American build seems to retain all of the greatness the Japanese version had. And yes, you can still go out on a team hunt for frogs. Jarrod (a.k.a. our local import nutcase) sure seemed to love those frogs.             As for the final additional feature to MGS3, North American fans are in for a treat; Subsistence marks the first time the true versions of Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake see release in North America. Finally, the true prequels to the Metal Gear Solid series can be fully enjoyed in English. For fans who never heard of these games, here’s a brief history lesson. Both Metal Gear prequels were originally released for the ill-fated MSX in Japan. Konami released a modified version of the first game on the NES, and then made its sequel (called Snake’s Revenge) shortly after. It’s interesting to note that Hideo Kojima had nothing to do with those games.             Concluding this review, Metal Gear Solid 3 Subsistence is worth buying again for these additions alone. However, if you still haven’t experienced Metal Gear Solid 3, then buying this enhanced version is your chance. The game is in a league of its own; it’s simply fantastic when it comes to gameplay. Of course, perfect gameplay would mean nothing if the story would have been flawed…we all remember what happened with MGS2. There’s nothing to fear here though; MGS 3 includes everything you would want from a Metal Gear game. Never has a game featured such an emotional ending. You have to experience this great hybrid of espionage gameplay and complex storytelling already; no more excuses now that it’s at the budget price of $29.99. Make Subsistence yours. It’s an order.