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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

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to choose playstyle including stealth, loud combat, or creative use of environment; multiple paths and approaches to objectives."

      Capsule for Fallen Aces Fallen Aces

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

    • Competence

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      "The game features challenging AI, strategic combat, stealth mechanics, and skill-based encounters that reward player mastery."

      Capsule for The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered

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

    • Competition

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

      Capsule for Yakuza 6: The Song of Life Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

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

    • Continuation

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      3

      "Players engage in long, involved missions with replayability through challenges and skill upgrades, encouraging extended play sessions."

      Capsule for Sumerian Six Sumerian Six

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

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "Gameplay centers on solo stealth and escape without mention of cooperative or team-based activities."

      Capsule for SchoolBoy Runaway SchoolBoy Runaway

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

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players can creatively approach combat and exploration using various weapons, stealth, environmental tactics, and crafting."

      Capsule for Far Cry 3 Far Cry 3

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

    • Domination

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      "Interactions are mostly single-player and narrative-driven with no evidence of exerting control over others."

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

    • Escapism

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      "Immersive narrative and detailed world provide a strong escape from real life through engaging story and gameplay."

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

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

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

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    • Experimenting

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      "Game encourages trying different strategies and experimenting with mechanics."

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

    • Exploration

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      "Players explore detailed environments and uncover story elements, though within mostly linear paths."

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

    • Expression

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

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

    • Fantasy

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      "Strong emphasis on imaginative fiction, anthropomorphic characters, and surreal narrative elements."

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

    • Fellowship

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

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

    • Growth

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      "Players develop skills through challenges and multiplayer, with progression in mastery and tactics."

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

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

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

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

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to succeed in stealth gameplay."

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

    • Intimacy

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      "Minimal social interaction; story is experienced individually without forming close relationships."

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

    • Leadership

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      -4

      "No evidence of player leadership roles; gameplay is centered on personal story and choices."

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    • Progression

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      4

      "Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, and story progression through gameplay."

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

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -2

      "Gameplay involves tension and challenge, especially in combat and sieges."

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

    • Sensation

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      3

      "Strong audiovisual atmosphere and cinematic presentation provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

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

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -3

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

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    • Story

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      "Highly narrative-driven with deep lore, character development, and interconnected plots."

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

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Requires planning, stealth tactics, and problem solving to overcome enemies and progress."

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

    • Thrill

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      4

      "Stealth gameplay creates suspense and tension, rewarding careful execution and evasion."

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

    • Value

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      3

      "Offers many hours of gameplay, unlockables, and multiplayer, though some criticize port quality."

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    • Violence

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      "Includes combat and use of lethal and non-lethal weapons, but stealth and avoidance are encouraged over destruction."

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    • Survival

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

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    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.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026