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Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3DS Demo Coming Soon

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by Matt Bertz on February 14, 2012 at 06:29 PM

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If you're impatiently holding out to play the latest port of Konami's critically acclaimed PlayStation 2 game on your 3DS, heave a sigh of relief. Konami is doing you a solid by releasing the demo this week.

The game, which was one of the highlights of those revealed before the 3DS launch, is finally nearing completion. This new version includes a host of new technical features like 3D support, gyroscope functionality, and the ability to access Snake's inventory through the bottom touchscreen.

The free demo, which will be available to all North American 3DS owners on Thursday, February 16 in the eShop, revolves around the opening segment of the game. Here players can watch a ridiculously long cutscene (this is Metal Gear, after all) and then navigate through a treacherous Soviet Union jungle likely chosen to show off the handheld's 3D effects. This early demo gives you ample time to determine whether or not you want to pick up the game in all its 3D glory when it releases on February 21.

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by infrnomaster Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 06:39 PM

awsome I got a 3ds for games like this
by Boyzby Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 06:43 PM

I, for one, like the really long cutscenes but the parts that are just still images don't hold my attention as much. Anyways, I'm sure it'll be awesome. ^_^
by rbshalo Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 06:43 PM

I cant wait to play the demo!I recently finished this game for the fist time on the HD remake and loved it.
by armandoalday Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 06:46 PM

Yes!!! I love you, Snake!!! This will go as my Favorite Title... the real one, not the demo.
by Mray901 Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 06:47 PM

Hooray! I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for it.
by GoldvsSilver Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 06:49 PM

Speaking of demos... Free multiplayer weekend on Steam for Modern Warfare 3? Seems to good to be true
by DeadBull Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 06:51 PM

This better play well with my second joystick.
by rekoin Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 06:56 PM

Cant wait, esp after i play all the others again on vita
by NotsowiseSAGe Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 06:58 PM

I cant wait!
by Interrotta Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 07:04 PM

Totally downloading it! I dunno if I'll buy it right off the bat. Probably when it goes down in price.
by Castille Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 07:09 PM

Sweet. I still have that RE demo on my 3DS. It was pretty fun... and after semester ends I'm thinking of getting the actual game.

Might get this game as well.
by Sharkey1337 Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 07:15 PM

This game and Revelations makes me jelly of 3DS owners. I'll hold out for possible Vita ports, just maybe.......(only want on Vita cuz I have way more games for my PSP than I want on 3DS/DS)
by UntouchedBlaze Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 07:15 PM

HOLY CRAP THIS IS GOING TO BE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Max Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 07:29 PM

About time this game came out. If it wasn't for OoT and Revelations I would've gotten rid of my 3DS already
by RibNizzla Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 07:29 PM

when does the UK get the demo?!
by Derp Vader Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 07:35 PM

Best thing about the 3DS are portable remakes. OOT, Starfox 64, and This are all very good games. Hoping for Majora's Mask next.
by MeanMustacheMan Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 07:35 PM

I've never played Metal Gear before and am looking forward to this. It will give me a reason to finally dust off my 3DS, which has been sitting around for a while now.
by Dustin Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 07:46 PM

Nice.
by Killer542 Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 08:37 PM

As long as the controls are solid, I'm definitly picking this up. I liked MGS3 on the PS2, but couldn't finish it due to horrible camera and PS2 controller.
by xch1n Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 08:39 PM

I'm really glad they're jumping on the demo bandwagon. I think they're great ways to get people to buy games the wouldn't otherwise. First hit's free and all that...

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