• 300 special missions.
• Extremely cool.
• Lots of gags and saveable best-times.
• Rock solid graphics, sound effects and music.
• More action-oriented than the original.

.co.uk Review ------------- Metal Gear Solid is probably the best game ever to be made for the PlayStation and this additional special mission pack brings back the glory days. MGS Special Missions returns to the " Espionage Action", based mainly around the original VR training missions but with a few extra treats thrown in. Rumour has it that is was originally designed to entertain the Japanese gaming public without having to dive into MGS itself for a bit of action. The range of missions available varies as you progress through the game honing your skills. Most of the tasks only take a minute or two to complete, however, once you have put yourself through the paces in Special Missions, returning to the original MGS will reap rewards. Special Missions is very effective training, from sneaking without weapons to popping diazepam and honing your sniper skills. The game also contains some very bizarre levels and you get a chance to play the Ninja from MGS and get involved with some of the other characters. The graphics and sound are the same high quality as the original, and the controls are the same. If you have not played Metal Gear Solid it is advisable to play the original before getting into these extra missions. However, if you are an old MGS fan, then these missions will give you another chance to relive the magic. Perhaps some longer "proper" missions should have been included, but all in all, a fun package. --Chris Hall Manufacturer's Description -------------------------- Not so long ago a videogame took a whole industry by storm. Be it trade or consumers, freaks or average game players, young or old--they all were tremendously excited about Metal Gear Solid. Metal Gear Solid: Special Missions (MGS SM) is the latest addition to Konami's popular Metal Gear Solid franchise. Built around the VR-Training section of the original MGS, this add-on boosts a more action-oriented gameplay that will keep players entertained for a very long time to come.