The Hidden Secrets of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Libertyal Gear Solid 2 Doesn’t Outright Tell You

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, a game that revolutionized the stealth genre and left players with a sense of wonder and awe. Released in 2001, this game was a masterpiece that pushed the boundaries of storytelling and gameplay. As we dive into the world of Metal Gear Solid 2, we’ll uncover some of the hidden secrets that will make your playing experience even more enjoyable.

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Leaning and Peeking

When playing in first-person mode, you can use the R1/RB/R button to lean to the side, allowing you to quickly peek around corners or get better angles. This is particularly useful during boss fights, such as Snake’s shootout with Olga.

Snagging Those Dog Tags

If you want to get those elusive dog tags from the guards, you can use the L1/LB/L button to hold up a guard and then walk around to the front of them to point your gun at their head. This will make them drop their tag.

Stashing Unconscious Guards

If you want to put a guard to sleep for good, you can knock them out and then drag them to a locker and hide them inside. This will prevent them from waking up and resuming their patrol.

Running and Gunning

When aiming your weapon, you can hold down the L1/LB/L button to run while still firing your weapon. This is a great way to take out enemies quickly while avoiding taking cover.

Waking Guards Up

If you need to wake up a guard you just knocked out, you can use the coolant spray on their face to revive them. Alternatively, you can pick them up and put them down repeatedly until they wake up.

Quickly Unequipping and Re-Equipping a Weapon

To quickly refill your magazine, you can unequip and re-equip your weapon by pressing the shoulder buttons rapidly.

Master Collection: The Left Thumbstick Toggles Aiming

In Metal Gear Solid 2, the left thumbstick allows you to toggle aiming on and off quickly, which is useful for navigating tight spaces or avoiding enemy detection.

Pull-Ups

While hanging on a ledge, you can press R1+L1/RB+LB/R+L to perform a pull-up. This will increase your grip strength and allow you to hang for longer.

Fast-Forwarding Codec Calls

If you want to skip through Codec calls quickly, you can press X/A/B on PS5/Xbox/Switch respectively and then press the right-most face button (square/X/Y) to fast-forward through the conversation.

Toggling Inverted Camera

You can toggle the inverted camera option in the options menu to change the way your camera behaves in first-person mode.

Radar Options

In the options menu, you can toggle between three radar options: Off, Type 1, and Type 2. Off is self-explanatory, but Type 1 and Type 2 allow you to customize the radar’s behavior during different situations.

Stinger Missile Hack

When using the stinger missile launcher, you can move the cursor to target an enemy after firing a missile. The missile will break from its current course and hit whatever it’s locked onto.

VR Missions and Snake Tales

The Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance edition includes two additional modes: VR Missions and Snake Tales. VR Missions are challenging levels that require quick reflexes and clever thinking, while Snake Tales are short narrative vignettes that offer a new perspective on the Metal Gear Solid universe.

Conclusion

These hidden secrets will make your playing experience even more enjoyable and challenging. By mastering these techniques, you’ll be able to navigate the world of Metal Gear Solid 2 with ease and stealthiness. Remember to always keep your wits about you and stay alert – after all, as Hideo Kojima once said: “Stealth is not just about being quiet; it’s about being clever.”

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