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[VulcanRaven]

The low resolution splitter face paint in MGS3 really bothers me. Others and no paint option look much better. Just compare the beard. At first I thought that maybe they have fixed it when watching the opening cutscene but it still looks bad when you start playing.

 

[keefged4]

Ive added a guide on steam for simple reshade instructions to make the MGS pc port look (slightly) less awful:

Steam Community :: Guide :: Reshade guide to add simple scanlines & verticle aspect fix

A simple guide to setting up reshade to make this port look less awful...

steamcommunity.com

Hopefully Konami do the right thing and patch this so we can remove the bilinear filtering alltogether though.

 

[Gambit2483]

The low resolution splitter face paint in MGS3 really bothers me. Others and no paint option look much better. Just compare the beard. At first I thought that maybe they have fixed it when watching the opening cutscene but it still looks bad when you start playing.

They are aware of multiple issues within the games and seem to be in the process of patching out these issues. Hopefully the face paint resolution issue will be fixed as well.

 

[VulcanRaven]

They are aware of multiple issues within the games and seem to be in the process of patching out these issues. Hopefully the face paint resolution issue will be fixed as well.

Its an old issue from the HD Collection so I have a feeling that they won't change it.

 

[TGO]

Little details.

In MGS2 after the opening cutscene Snake will have 1 tranquilizer dart missing from his M9 because he used in to shoot out the light in the Cutscene.

But if you skip the Cutscene he will start with a full magazine.

 

[Kerotan]

I'm half way through Metal Gear (1987). Actually enjoying it but I need to reference a video guide every now and then as the game is a maze. Just beat the Hind D.

 

[bender]

Little details.

In MGS2 after the opening cutscene Snake will have 1 tranquilizer dart missing from his M9 because he used in to shoot out the light in the Cutscene.

But if you skip the Cutscene he will start with a full magazine.

People like to dunk on Kojima for his cinematics and storytelling and what he helped usher into the industry, but those same people are quick to forget he was as dedicated to game play systems, sandboxes and details like the on you mentioned.

 

[Gambit2483]

Its an old issue from the HD Collection so I have a feeling that they won't change it.

Ahh I see... well, as TGO has pointed out, they seem to have actually fixed/corrected some issues that were previously in the HD collection so there's a chance they could fix other ones moving forward.

This release seems like it was released a little "hot" out the oven, so to speak.

 

[TGO]

People like to dunk on Kojima for his cinematics and storytelling and what he helped usher into the industry, but those same people are quick to forget he was as dedicated to game play systems, sandboxes and details like the on you mentioned.

I've lost count how many times I'm played MGS2 but with every playthrough I found something new or something has changed.
It's amazing how much heart & soul went into those games which would be considered Nextgen if you saw them in games today because no does it.
Also glad they didn't remove this & the trophy is still for it

Edit
As I was staying, always something new
See the top corner, I just hiding behind that when that guard on the floor was walking and down and press the L2 button to peak out

See the pipe on the floor, It was against the that wall and I knocked it over and alerted the guard
It's the little things!

 

[ManaByte]

So basically stick with the 360 version on BC and replay the PSX version on the Vita?

 

[Chuck Berry]

I hope they eventually sell each game individually via PSN or whatever. I really really want to play MGS1 again.

 

[Gambit2483]

I hope they eventually sell each game individually via PSN or whatever. I really really want to play MGS1 again.

Not sure about PSN but the games are indeed available for separate purchase on Nintendo's eshop.

 

[Chuck Berry]

Not sure about PSN but the game are indeed available for separate purchase on Nintendo's eshop.

Oh wow. Thanks dude! Will def cop MGS for the Switch then

 

[dotnotbot]

I hope they eventually sell each game individually via PSN or whatever. I really really want to play MGS1 again.

 

[ManaByte]

 

[dotnotbot]

So basically stick with the 360 version on BC and replay the PSX version on the Vita?

The console version looks/runs worse than the 360 / PS3 versions

Where did he get that from?

I only know that sound is a bit messed up - compressed, clipping, sometimes with artifacts, some effects playing incorrectly etc. Not sure if all versions suffer equally from this.

But answering the question - it looks like MGS1 is the most broken one out of the whole collection - only 8 directional movement, input lag, bilinear filtering, sound issues.

 

[NeoIkaruGAF]

As bad as the ports may be I really want to replay MGS1.

Not meaning to single you out, but it’s amazing how Nintendo is apparently ripping off people releasing their games on weak hardware and emulation is allegedly “the right way” to play them, and then Konami releases this and people are like there’s no other way on Earth to replay MGS.

 

[Gambit2483]

Anyone want to take one for the team and report back?

 

[ManaByte]

Not meaning to single you out, but it’s amazing how Nintendo is apparently ripping off people releasing their games on weak hardware and emulation is allegedly “the right way” to play them, and then Konami releases this and people are like there’s no other way on Earth to replay MGS.

Obviously you’re singling me out as you skipped over my post above where I said I am probably just going to play my digital PSX copy on the Vita.

 

[Chuck Berry]

Thanks! Definitely getting later!

 

[dotnotbot]

Oh god, audio really is awfully compressed (check out ~2:25). At least on PC it will be fixable by mods, someone has to copy audio files from PS3 version.

 

[ManaByte]

Oh god, audio really is awfully compressed (check out ~2:25). At least on PC it will be fixable by mods, someone has to copy audio files from PS3 version.

To be fair the original MGS audio wasn’t the highest quality. That’s why they re-recorded everything for Twin Snakes.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Are we able to buy the games separately? I only want Metal Gear Solid.

 

[dotnotbot]

To be fair the original MGS audio wasn’t the highest quality. That’s why they re-recorded everything for Twin Snakes.

I meant MGS 2&3, HD collection sounds much better.

 

[TGO]

I'm still wondering where my Preorder Bonus is

 

[Gambit2483]

I'm still wondering where my Preorder Bonus is

I didn't even know there was a preorder bonus...but then again I got mine from Amazon, where preorder bonuses don't exist.

 

[MAX PAYMENT]

My explanation was pretty straightforward, I don’t know what’s wrong with you.

The in game dialogue also tells you where it is.

It wasnt

 

[SCB3]

Just booted up Metal Gear 2, this one I've never touched and already it feels/looks better than MG1, looking forward to the best one MGS though, hopefully some of the issues the PS5 version (if any) is fixed up by the time I've done with this and Alan Wake 2

 

[Muffdraul]

How do MGS3 aiming/shooting mechanics work without pressure sensitive buttons?

 

[BryceNobody]

I meant MGS 2&3, HD collection sounds much better.

Because those games were recorded in professional recording studios. MGS1 was recorded in a house with minimal proper equipment and lots of ambient noise. You can hear street traffic on some later-game audio clips.

The audio quality of the PS1 original is, to this day, pretty much unusable.

 

[MAX PAYMENT]

It's wolf piss.

 

[MAX PAYMENT]

How do MGS3 aiming/shooting mechanics work without pressure sensitive buttons?

I think it's hold to aim, release to fire. B/circle to cancel aim.

Grab has a different button to kill and choke out.

I think it all works fine. I'm definitely not unintentionally killing people like I did in the OG.

 

[dotnotbot]

Because those games were recorded in professional recording studios. MGS1 was recorded in a house with minimal proper equipment and lots of ambient noise. You can hear outside street traffic on some later-game audio clips.

The audio quality of the PS1 original is, to this day, pretty much unusable.

I'm not comparing MGS1 to 2&3, I'm comparing 2&3 from Master Collection to 2&3 from HD Collection. For some reason Master Collection is badly compressed, Steam version at least. Check out the vid I linked from ~2:25.

EDIT: Someone compared audio files:

 

[Chuck Berry]

Are we able to buy the games separately? I only want Metal Gear Solid.

On the Switch you can

 

[bender]

It's amazing how much heart & soul went into those games which would be considered Nextgen if you saw them in games today because no does it.

As is usually the case, the industry took the wrong lessons and pushed forward with presentation and cutting edge graphics and takes none of the risk in creating layered system and mechanical depth. And it is hard to blame them when the majority of enthusiast discussion revolves around framerates, resolutions and other graphical flourishes. It's why I'll always support a Kojima game day one, because even if I don't end up enjoying the game, I do respect the hell out of it and find it far more interesting than the vast majority of the AAA space. Death Stranding is the perfect example of this. It's not my cup of tea but it has the most interesting online feature set since Demon Souls.

 

[Rocco Schiavone]

So basically stick with the 360 version on BC and replay the PSX version on the Vita?

Trash like expected.

 

[TGO]

Of all things this collection supports HDR?

 

[Sub_Level]

60% of the time it works every time.

 

[Badlucktroll]

I'm half way through Metal Gear (1987). Actually enjoying it but I need to reference a video guide every now and then as the game is a maze. Just beat the Hind D.

A Hind D!?!

 

[adamsapple]

The PC version is fucked too?

Great,

 

[Power Pro]

I've lost count how many times I'm played MGS2 but with every playthrough I found something new or something has changed.
It's amazing how much heart & soul went into those games which would be considered Nextgen if you saw them in games today because no does it.
Also glad they didn't remove this & the trophy is still for it

Still makes me think of this old kazaa video lol, stupid early 00's internet.

 

[TGO]

I'll just leave this here

Spoiler

it's worse then even the PS2 originals

 

[Sub_Level]

I'll just leave this here

You’ve got a great butt.

 

[nordique]

I'll just leave this here

Spoiler

it's worse then even the PS2 originals

Oof

 

[bender]

The PC version is fucked too?

Great,

Konami's incompetence knows no boundaries.

I'll just leave this here

Spoiler

it's worse then even the PS2 originals

What's Sony's refund policy if I haven't booted these?

 

[TGO]

The good news is performance wise it's better

I'm gonna try be optimistic and think maybe Konami will fix this with updates to be an essential purchase.........
I mean they fixed Zone of the Ender's

 

[violence]

I'll just leave this here

Spoiler

it's worse then even the PS2 originals

You beat me. IGN’s digital foundry guy did a good job here. For a British to talk to this way, it’s basically an eloquent pummeling. I don’t even think Richard Leadbetter could top this and shouldn’t even try…

 

[bender]

I'm gonna try be optimistic and think maybe Konami will fix this with updates to be an essential purchase.........
I mean they fixed Zone of the Ender's

 

[TGO]

Btw apparently there is already a mod available for PC to enable 4K, although that probably doesn't fix the other problems.

 

[violence]

This really makes me appreciate studios like Night dive and Bluepoint. This low effort shit for beloved games is really aggravating. I’m completely face palming.