After been subjected to the screenshots, AVIs, promises of excellent gameplay, and general hype of 'My God, this will be the best thing to happen ever', I was ready to be disappointed. But, remarkably enough, it appears that Konami have delivered the game that everyone was hoping for. The attention to detail in Metal Gear is astounding. Walk through snow and guards will follow your footprints. If you're outside in the cold, the guards may see your breath even though the rest of you is hidden.
Stealthy combat is served up with some luscious graphics.
Using binoculars you can zoom in and check out the situation ahead. Players have to plan the best routes through the levels and attempt to dispatch the guards as quietly as possible. Between levels players are treated to real-time 3D cut scenes. Metal Gear looks set to present an original and compelling gameplay experience when it is released this Fall. Located towards the rear of the Konami area, International Super Soccer'98 looked somewhat out of place in its military surroundings.