A week ago I asked you about this game at SoCal Retro and you said wait until next week. Here it is and I loved it! Hats off to the busiest man in video games.
matt part and many others spend weeks crafting complex video essays and stuff, jorad just plays games and doesn’t really add much to it, i wouldn’t necessarily call him the busiest man lol… some would say laziest since he doesn’t add any additional thoughts and content outside of a summarized let’s play lols
Same. The only thing I missed from the PSX version was the original soundtrack. Otherwise the Gamecube version felt like a major improvement in every other way.
This game stands out as the only video game (to my knowledge) to successfully imitate Hollywood blockbuster remakes. The word "genius" gets thrown around a bit too much when talking about Kojima but this game in particular really is a work of genius. I love that he had to sit Kitamura down and say, "No, no, I *want* this to be crazy and over the top, that's the *point* man." Too bad Wild Wild West single-handedly killed off Hollywood's desire to take an old property and go crazy with it.
The world really could use more things with giant, steampunk, robot spiders in it. More of Will Smith's "great" rapping too. Mostly to add more laughs to the world again and take everybody's mind off all the monumental stupidity that keeps happening with alarming and ever-increasing frequency.
@@24fretsoffury I really respect him and his work, I just think a lot of self-proclaimed fans can be too sycophantic in worshiping him and, thus, diminish his work. They are one of the main reasons a friend of mine can't get into the series. Every time he tries to watch or interact with content that could pique his interest, they ruin it for him.
@@Pensive_Scarlet I think people miss the fact that a lot of that worship is tongue-in-cheek. I for one love the ridiculous "Kojima is God" memes because the whole idea is so over the top and silly and comes from the actual games. As someone who helps run a Metal Gear Solid fan page, I can tell you that the vast majority of MGS fans are actually overly critical of everything Kojima does. Of course, there are surely some people who are truly obsessed with Kojima, but they are a small minority, and crazies like them exist in every fanbase.
Metal Gear Solid 1 is easy one of the best games ever made. The rest of the series is on par with that statement. Easy one of the finest videogame franchises, and my personal favorite. Surpassing even Zelda.
@@victoriousf.i.g.3311 Absolutely, the final fight legit knocked the wind out of me and made me choke up. I dont think I've found a game since that gave me the feeling I had while playing Snake Eater for the first time.
@@superanimeniac I'd axe Flowey from that in the fact that the game does "Soft-Save" after certain points, as well as feel more like a lot of the same bullet-hell-avoidance through those points. It feels less of a "Challenge" and more of a "Test" to see if you understand the mechanics of Undertale. That, and it's more bullet hell than the rest of the game. Interesting, but not in the "Meta-Breaking" fight level of Psycho Mantis. Sans is a better fit because he physically does break the JRPG-like tropes. Enemies stand in the same spot and never really "Move" , only changing to reflect certain aspects of the fight, like pulling up a shield, changing forms, the likes. Sans challenges this meta-feeling by doing something unexpected for the genre: Literally moving to the side to *avoid attacks*. This *really* set the stage for what Sans was going to be like as a boss. Moreso if you saw his stats first and saw only 1HP. Later in the fight, he pulls off a different trick: Attacking you through your U.I. The one spot you can take the time to think, plan strategize, it's gone because of the fact the hurt boxes are now in spots you use. And in and of itself, plays into the last bit. Speaking of, said last bit really helps sell it. "Nothing". The typical back and forth of the genre is used against you for once by having the *Enemy* doing nothing. You, the Player, could use this tactic yourself in other games to plan out how to win. So how does it feel to be on the reviving end of that point? And what aids the fight more is the length. If you have to spend a really long time on a boss in other JRPGs, it's probably because you're under-equipped, unde-leveled, the likes. Here, having the fight be so lengthy adds an extra layer. It's attrition, on both sides. What wraps it all together is how the game has a borderline meta-knowledge of all this without actually breaking belief. It's already playing with the RPG ideas of EXP, LV. and the aspect of Saving and Loading in games. In fact, the game also tempers expectations by having the last "Boss", Mettaton EX, go down in 1 attack because hey, when you're well-equipped, well-prepared, and spent the time grinding in the game, even bosses can go down easy. Sans challenges this by fighting you on equal-footing: Meta-Knowledge. Sans is a true "Meta-Breaking" Boss because he turns what's expected of the JRPG genre on its head alone.
@@Spirit_of_Yubel I include flowey because he's the first boss to really play with the whole "these bosses have knowledge of game mechanics" that a new player is likely to see. Flowey is the first to mess with your save, the first to crash the game, and uses savestates to mess with the player. Even when you beat him...did you really? But yes, sans is the truly meta boss.
I liked this game a lot. I would be on "night guard duty" playing it. I wasn't a good guard, but by the end of the game, I was positive I could sneak through the air ducts if necessary to defend justice. I also had a huge cardboard box no one was using.
yo center honest questions my man,whats more amazing..shooting gurads radios off wounding them so they can run away from the player,hide behind the box/apc call for backup with imaginary fixed radio come back to chase you all heald up, or the part where 1st person is implemented in the map design that was never meant to be played like that in the first place? or that Otacon looks like a rat?
I just commented on this before reading your post since I was wondering about that too. I’m surprised there are a total of 40! I thought there were just half or less that number!
I’ve always enjoyed both versions of MGS1. It honestly just depends on my mood whenever I go back to replay it of which one I choose to play. I always preferred Twin Snakes since it’s more modernized and easier to play, but the original still holds up, in my opinion. However, MGS3 is the most superior in the series, and the one I revisit the most! That’s my favorite game of all-time!
Peace Walker is the best. MGSV is doable, but really dropped the ball story-wise (WTH was up with making Huey such a grade-A douche?). While PW isn't the most complex from a gameplay perspective. It has a much better storyline and isn't afraid to get silly. It's even sillier than 3.
@@tcrpgfan you mean sillier than a buff Russian Pikachu man and pyro astronauts turning into fire dragons when they die? I haven't played much of PW yet. The weirdest things i came across were the singing robots.
Interesting timing seeing this in my feed as I've been replaying the series for the first time in forever. I always wanted to check out this version, but I never got around to it. I was eventually dissuaded when I heard that they changed the cutscenes and music, the latter of which is more striking to me. But now I think it would be fun to try it just to see MGS1 through a different lens.
Tis worth it. They did change the cutscenes, but all the changes that were story based were, for the most part, just changes that honestly needed to happen (Looks at all the characters that had accents besides the ones where it made sense to have an accent.) And the more ridiculous stuff isn't really off base with Kojima anyway so it's not that offensive.
This was the very first Metal Gear video game I have ever played while attending UCLA back in 2005. I love cosplaying as Solid Snake because he’s a playable character in both Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Fans who hated the cutscenes forgetting that last game including a fatguy on rollerskates that planted bombs everywhere and a water walking vampire. Also, I just had to play this version just to see Psycho Mantis' face. PS1 graphics didn't do it justice.
Fun-fact: This wasn't Solid Snake's first time on a Nintendo system ("Metal Gear" on NES). Or second ("Snake's Revenge" on NES). Or even third ("Metal Gear: Ghost Babel" on GameBoy Color). Also, Gray Fox's voice actor is different in this version.
Feels like they could have taken a page from games like Ratchet and Clank, and included some unlockables for collecting the dog tags. Alternate outfits, concept art, music gallery, developer interviews, outtakes, cheat codes, etc.
I think I once read in a magazine one of the things added in Twin Snakes was a camera you can pick up. If you take pictures at certain points, you end up catching "ghosts" who are actually members of the Silicon Knights staff. Jirard, you might need to do an update on this video if what I read what legit, even if getting all the ghost photos gets you nothing.
There was I was bummed he didn't talk about it I was 13 when this game came out I remember staying up at night when I wasn't supposed to playing it in a dark room and those ghost pictures would creep me out
My first internet friend loved Metal Gear. We would do VC through Pokemon BW and XY or Wii U vid chat while he would play Metal Gear Solid. He was so good he could do it one handed just to challenge himself. He got married about a year back and I have heard from him about that time. So Ricky if you are out there buddy, I hope life is treating you well. Miss talking to you dude. Hope the state of Kentucky and marriage is treating you well! And no I haven't finished the Twin Snakes yet
Asked myself since 2012 Jirard only did the ps1 version in the original 120 episodes and the gamecube remake Never understand why he didn’t completed the ps2 titles or mgs4 for the show
@@OrangeShanker the original took down because copyright issues (because a copyright issue by using run-dmc “it’s tricky” in this video) also the video release after a tragedy in jirard life. Also we got a remasterd episode in 2014 but it’s also got remove but this time because issues with his former friend. If you watched it recently maybe you watch someone else uploaded it to youtube because all the original 120 episodes are private on this channel or on dailymotion/the pirate bay/archive
@@BensyBens The original wasn't in the 120 episodes that got taken down. It was definitely more recent than that. That's why this isn't released as a New Game Plus episode
@@OrangeShanker dude I’m watching this channel for at least over 11 years and the original mgs episode was one of the 120 episodes of the completionist. It was game number 63. The twin snake episode is a NG+ episode! If you watch it recently i want proof, send the link here.
The guy who did the cutscenes for this game did Godzilla Final Wars and this was one of the reasons he was hired. Kojima was a good friend with a producer at Toho. The motion capture for Solid Snake is the Xiliian villain in Final Wars. He also plays Kazuma in Yakuza movie . I'm sure no one cares lol
Credit where credit is due: The new gameplay tweaks greatly improved the boss fights imo. Instead of running around circles with Ocelot, you're actually able to take cover and even shoot pipes to blind him, opening him up for attack.
I’m a metal gear fan, have played both the original MGS1 and Twin Snakes, and I too prefer Twin Snakes. Though there’s one thing I wish it allowed for. The ability to have the soundtrack from the original game as an option.
I prefer MGS1 over TTS, but mostly because of the music. I would NEVER tell someone to play MGS1 if they have access to TTS. But, you're in for a good time with either version!
I have this game, I remember when I got it, I played it through 4 times in a row and haven´t touch it from since. Maybe I give it revisit now. I also have PSone version what I personally prefer.
I am suprised that the Completionist didnt mention the Devloper Ghost pictures you could take. Its a collectible that ultimately didnt net you anything but usually that is something he would normaly point out.
My introduction to MGS was via MGS2 & 3 on the PS2. I never played the first until I came across Twin Snakes in a shop when I had my Wii. I was glad to experience Twin Snakes to appreciate the original and have a thorough experience of the series by that point.
I just finished Revengeance yesterday for the first time. I’m also one of the (I think few) who played the Twin Snakes and hasn’t played the original Metal Gear Solid.
Glad to hear you had a much easier time clearing this one compared to before, even if it did have its fair share of tedium to go with it. The Metal Gear franchise has always fascinated me, but I stink at stealth games, so I haven't indulged in nearly any, other than Revengeance. Keep up the great work, Jirard, looking forward to the next one.
This game is a pretty good place to start even if you aren’t good at stealth games. The first room is like a tutorial. Once you get through it you have a grasp on basic stealth.
I used to spend my weekends playing this game. More or less doing Glitchless speedruns, slowly ramping up the difficulty, trying to get that elusive Big Boss rank. I don't think I ever managed it, but I know I eventually got my time down under three hours.
Honestly my first time playing MGS1 was with Twin Snakes and I loved it, a great/weird version of a all time classic, what I would give to have Twin Snakes ReReleased on Modern Platforms along with the OG PlayStation version.
They need to bring this game to current gen consoles, complete with trophies/achievements. That way I can finally have the trophy set for the trilogy. I've already completed the Remastered versions of the sequels so the dogtag grind doesn't really bother me. Still a shame this great game got stuck as a GameCube exclusive.
My one complaint about how they handled Twin Snakes is the way soldiers spawn in just outside camera range. They brought in a LOT of mechanics from MGS2, and I really wish they'd went just a little further and brought in the way soldiers had to enter through the doors leading into whatever room you were in. That's not a realism thing for me, but a playability issue. It's much easier to plan out how to handle raising an alarm when you have an expectation of where soldiers will be coming in from rather than it being as random as some of the worse platformers on the NES.
I’m a huge Metal Gear fan, and I’ve beaten every Kojima-directed entry minus MG2:Solid Snake. I would LOVE to play Twin Snakes sometime, but I just haven’t gotten around to it yet. I love the original game, and it’s tied with Snake Eater as my favorite in the series, but I’m not about to say the MGS2 updates wouldn’t be a great time, because they absolutely would. I’ve beaten the original game multiple times, and I’d love to see it through a new lens like this.
I’ve always been a big fan of Twin Snakes. Is it the best in the series? No, I wouldn’t say so. But it is a great game. The GameCube had some great titles, especially when it came to game remakes.
As someone who started with Twin Snakes but only plays the PS1 version now, the only real issue with Twin Snakes is the music, they should of let it the same redid it where needed, instead they completely redid the sound track and it makes the game feel different, all the animations, cinematics, and added features feel more in line with the rest of the series tho, so its a great place to start for new people, even if the music is different.
When it comes to the excessive action I entertained the idea that it's just the way Otacon told the story to others since he idolized Snake so much. Like of course he jumped off a helicopter missile Otacon. Of course he did...
I’m surprised that no one has mentioned the ghosts that you can find. They are visible by using snake’s camera and snapping pictures from specific locations throughout the game. I can’t remember how many there are in total but I thought it was a nice addition when I originally played through it in 2004
I think more video game series deserve this kind of "re-engineering". If more games got the treatment that Resident Evil 2 & 3 got, imagine what the possibilities could be.
This game is SO MUCH BETTER than the original version. The voice acting is better. Obviously the graphics are better, but that's not the point...the gameplay and mechanics are better. It actually makes the game what it was supposed to be. I was never able to finish the PS version because it was too annoying to play.
I love Metal Gear Solid (one of my all time favorite games) and even though I know that Twin Snakes is looked down upon, I still bought a copy of it from a retro game store because I love the game that much.
I seriously never thought the console War stuff was that big when I was younger. I owned a Nintendo GameCube and a PlayStation 2 and then I bought an Xbox 360 down the road my brother got a PS3. And the way me and my brother looked at it, it was more games for us to play. Both consoles were great for their own reasons
I always preferred this version, to be honest. It got a lot of hate at the time for being too over the top, but I always found that argument ridiculous considering it came out after MGS2, who's final hours alone are way more over the top.
I personally love both versions of MGS1 and I really enjoyed playing MGS: The Twin Snakes on the GameCube a lot too. I would actually love to see an HD port of MGS: The Twin Snakes next for the Switch or something perhaps, if possible, and that would be really great too if it ever does happen and if it's ever possible.
Metal Gear Solid on PS1 was probably the first game I had ever played with a story that in depth and had that much action. I didn’t even think things like that were possible. It was almost like a movie that I was in control of. I grew up with the Nintendo and SNES but then started falling out of it. But then Mega Man X4 came out for PlayStation and being a huge fan, I had to jump on that. I started getting back into gaming after that. I had just started discovering games like this and it blew my mind.
this remake is a masterpiece, played the crap out of the original one, but once this remake came out... I was like I'm playing this again and again. (just like the ps1)
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Was this the last New-Game Plus? It was 120 games right?
Never stop making videos, never ever go corporate and stay away from crazy people:3 and godbless my homie
So you didn't complete the photographs? you know, taking photos of the hidden ghosts in the game?
A week ago I asked you about this game at SoCal Retro and you said wait until next week. Here it is and I loved it! Hats off to the busiest man in video games.
Wow what a great story. You asked about a video and he told you when it would come out and then it came out..
Hats off indeed! Jirard is a crazy guy
@@visassess8607 don't poo poo others my boy
matt part and many others spend weeks crafting complex video essays and stuff, jorad just plays games and doesn’t really add much to it, i wouldn’t necessarily call him the busiest man lol… some would say laziest since he doesn’t add any additional thoughts and content outside of a summarized let’s play lols
Hey how's going to a con right now? Has it gotten pretty chill by now?
As soon as I saw the notification for this video, went “!”
With the sound effect playing in my head
I read that using sound lmao
Funny cause I did too
VRIIIING!!!
You mean you went "❗" lol
Twin Snakes is hella underrated and underappareciated. One of my all time favorite games.
Agreed
Twin Snakes is better than the original imo
I agree, I love it so much
Ahh Twin Snakes, a game so anime-ish, even Metal Gear fans accustomed to Kojima weirdness do a regular double take at its cutscenes.
KAWAII!
NANI!?
If they weren't ready for ridiculous metal gear I'm sure mgs3 was also quiet a shock lol
@@MokyCho I mean we didn't have Naked Snake jumping off Hind-D missiles to shoot a helicopter-level weird.
@@benwasserman8223 or the airplane sound effects when Snake fought hand to hand with Grey Fox.
Not gonna lie, I love Twin Snakes. I even love the over-the-top fight scenes.
That's how Kojima wanted the series to be, even if it reached ungodly levels of stupid. I preferred it in 4 more than TS however.
Same. The only thing I missed from the PSX version was the original soundtrack. Otherwise the Gamecube version felt like a major improvement in every other way.
@@G.Freeman92 I also love the cutscenes.
The over the top cutscenes is why i love it so much. Made snake feel way more awesome then he was in the Original.
It make sense that it's in the same universe as Cyborg Ninjas and Dr. BEES, though.
This game stands out as the only video game (to my knowledge) to successfully imitate Hollywood blockbuster remakes. The word "genius" gets thrown around a bit too much when talking about Kojima but this game in particular really is a work of genius. I love that he had to sit Kitamura down and say, "No, no, I *want* this to be crazy and over the top, that's the *point* man." Too bad Wild Wild West single-handedly killed off Hollywood's desire to take an old property and go crazy with it.
The world really could use more things with giant, steampunk, robot spiders in it. More of Will Smith's "great" rapping too. Mostly to add more laughs to the world again and take everybody's mind off all the monumental stupidity that keeps happening with alarming and ever-increasing frequency.
Idk man, Kojima earns the “genius” title more so than any other game director. He hasn’t put out a strictly bad game.
@@24fretsoffury I really respect him and his work, I just think a lot of self-proclaimed fans can be too sycophantic in worshiping him and, thus, diminish his work. They are one of the main reasons a friend of mine can't get into the series. Every time he tries to watch or interact with content that could pique his interest, they ruin it for him.
21 Jump Street and others says hi.
@@Pensive_Scarlet I think people miss the fact that a lot of that worship is tongue-in-cheek. I for one love the ridiculous "Kojima is God" memes because the whole idea is so over the top and silly and comes from the actual games. As someone who helps run a Metal Gear Solid fan page, I can tell you that the vast majority of MGS fans are actually overly critical of everything Kojima does. Of course, there are surely some people who are truly obsessed with Kojima, but they are a small minority, and crazies like them exist in every fanbase.
I truly played MGS for the first time last year on the PS1, and it was awesome. That game still holds up!
Oh dude, if you haven't played any of the other ones your in for a damn treat good sir. MGS3 Snake Eater is imo the greatest game ever made.
Metal Gear Solid 1 is easy one of the best games ever made. The rest of the series is on par with that statement. Easy one of the finest videogame franchises, and my personal favorite. Surpassing even Zelda.
@@SnakeHiggins Co-signed; Snake Eater is amazing. Some of the best boss fights in the series and the ending got a tear out of me.
@@victoriousf.i.g.3311 Absolutely, the final fight legit knocked the wind out of me and made me choke up. I dont think I've found a game since that gave me the feeling I had while playing Snake Eater for the first time.
@@SnakeHiggins I should have clarified it was my first time playing MGS1. I’ve played the other games. MGS2 was my first one.
Psycho mantis is literally the coolest boss fight in video game history. Name another boss from any game that had that much creativity put into it.
Cliche as it is, sans and flowey from undertale
@@superanimeniac I'd axe Flowey from that in the fact that the game does "Soft-Save" after certain points, as well as feel more like a lot of the same bullet-hell-avoidance through those points. It feels less of a "Challenge" and more of a "Test" to see if you understand the mechanics of Undertale. That, and it's more bullet hell than the rest of the game. Interesting, but not in the "Meta-Breaking" fight level of Psycho Mantis.
Sans is a better fit because he physically does break the JRPG-like tropes. Enemies stand in the same spot and never really "Move" , only changing to reflect certain aspects of the fight, like pulling up a shield, changing forms, the likes. Sans challenges this meta-feeling by doing something unexpected for the genre: Literally moving to the side to *avoid attacks*. This *really* set the stage for what Sans was going to be like as a boss. Moreso if you saw his stats first and saw only 1HP.
Later in the fight, he pulls off a different trick: Attacking you through your U.I. The one spot you can take the time to think, plan strategize, it's gone because of the fact the hurt boxes are now in spots you use. And in and of itself, plays into the last bit.
Speaking of, said last bit really helps sell it. "Nothing". The typical back and forth of the genre is used against you for once by having the *Enemy* doing nothing. You, the Player, could use this tactic yourself in other games to plan out how to win. So how does it feel to be on the reviving end of that point?
And what aids the fight more is the length. If you have to spend a really long time on a boss in other JRPGs, it's probably because you're under-equipped, unde-leveled, the likes. Here, having the fight be so lengthy adds an extra layer. It's attrition, on both sides.
What wraps it all together is how the game has a borderline meta-knowledge of all this without actually breaking belief. It's already playing with the RPG ideas of EXP, LV. and the aspect of Saving and Loading in games. In fact, the game also tempers expectations by having the last "Boss", Mettaton EX, go down in 1 attack because hey, when you're well-equipped, well-prepared, and spent the time grinding in the game, even bosses can go down easy. Sans challenges this by fighting you on equal-footing: Meta-Knowledge. Sans is a true "Meta-Breaking" Boss because he turns what's expected of the JRPG genre on its head alone.
@@Spirit_of_Yubel I include flowey because he's the first boss to really play with the whole "these bosses have knowledge of game mechanics" that a new player is likely to see. Flowey is the first to mess with your save, the first to crash the game, and uses savestates to mess with the player. Even when you beat him...did you really?
But yes, sans is the truly meta boss.
Mr. Freeze's boss fight in Arkham City has a very novel but very effective adaption gimmick that's definitely up there.
This Remake needs to be discovered for new audiences on Nintendo Switch.
There really needs to be a Metal Gear collection on ps5.
@@monkeyheist Not just PS5.
Is it on switch?
If only konami wasn’t a shit company
@@donkeykongisytpooping3002 it's Nintendo release and owned by Nintendo
Don’t even need to watch past the intro. This game was TOTALLY worth it! I loved the twin snakes!
Funnily enough, I’d just dug out my old Wii and played Twin Snakes earlier this week without knowing this was coming. What a fun coincidence!
Me too! I even had to go and get a new GameCube controller because my old one was acting up. Funny world haha.
I liked this game a lot.
I would be on "night guard duty" playing it.
I wasn't a good guard, but by the end of the game, I was positive I could sneak through the air ducts if necessary to defend justice.
I also had a huge cardboard box no one was using.
i'm on night guard duty as well guarding a shack and waiting for trucks to come in, best thing about graveyard shift is you dont have to do a lot
You are like one of those shitty guards on game, I guess you are a NPC.
Hahaha just joking.
I love playing through this series. My Top 3 franchises.
An amazing Remake in my eyes! Love this game and Series so much! Awesome job!
I followed your walkthough
I 100% agree with you!!!
@@oviekpolugbo4227 It would be great to see a remaster. I don’t know how likely it would be, but it would be nice.
yo center honest questions my man,whats more amazing..shooting gurads radios off wounding them so they can run away from the player,hide behind the box/apc call for backup with imaginary fixed radio come back to chase you all heald up, or the part where 1st person is implemented in the map design that was never meant to be played like that in the first place? or that Otacon looks like a rat?
Hi bot’
I hope you complete more Metal Gear games. When I play a series or game I really like, I always come here to see if you've covered it.
Waited for 10 years for jirard to complete another mgs game
Twin Snakes was my gateway to mgs. I will always be grateful and I love this game
I’m glad you dive into retroish games for the channel. Brings value to the past. Keep it up 🤙🏽
I could've sworn there was a camera in the game that you could take pictures of ghosts with and that was a collectible as well. Did I imagine that?
No you didn't, there are 40 ghosts, so he didn't complete it... I'm actually surprised so many haven't seen this slip up...
I just commented on this before reading your post since I was wondering about that too. I’m surprised there are a total of 40! I thought there were just half or less that number!
I’ve always enjoyed both versions of MGS1. It honestly just depends on my mood whenever I go back to replay it of which one I choose to play. I always preferred Twin Snakes since it’s more modernized and easier to play, but the original still holds up, in my opinion. However, MGS3 is the most superior in the series, and the one I revisit the most! That’s my favorite game of all-time!
Peace Walker is the best. MGSV is doable, but really dropped the ball story-wise (WTH was up with making Huey such a grade-A douche?). While PW isn't the most complex from a gameplay perspective. It has a much better storyline and isn't afraid to get silly. It's even sillier than 3.
@@tcrpgfan you mean sillier than a buff Russian Pikachu man and pyro astronauts turning into fire dragons when they die? I haven't played much of PW yet. The weirdest things i came across were the singing robots.
@@tcrpgfan peace walker isnt that the psp game, i haven't played but mgs2 is my favourite
@@tcrpgfan It's okay to be wrong
Sadly this is Gamecube exclusive only; I’d love to play this version of MGS1 on newer consoles like Switch, PS4 or PS5
Both versions of this game are great and I love both games equally
Both versions of MGS1 are a good time in my book, and I completely understand why Jirard prefers this version due to the completion process.
Agreed
Agreed
This was the first MGS I ever played and I absolutely loved it
Interesting timing seeing this in my feed as I've been replaying the series for the first time in forever.
I always wanted to check out this version, but I never got around to it. I was eventually dissuaded when I heard that they changed the cutscenes and music, the latter of which is more striking to me. But now I think it would be fun to try it just to see MGS1 through a different lens.
Tis worth it. They did change the cutscenes, but all the changes that were story based were, for the most part, just changes that honestly needed to happen (Looks at all the characters that had accents besides the ones where it made sense to have an accent.) And the more ridiculous stuff isn't really off base with Kojima anyway so it's not that offensive.
This was the very first Metal Gear video game I have ever played while attending UCLA back in 2005.
I love cosplaying as Solid Snake because he’s a playable character in both Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Oh my, one of my favorites. This game got me into MGS and I love it to pieces.
Fans who hated the cutscenes forgetting that last game including a fatguy on rollerskates that planted bombs everywhere and a water walking vampire. Also, I just had to play this version just to see Psycho Mantis' face. PS1 graphics didn't do it justice.
Fun-fact: This wasn't Solid Snake's first time on a Nintendo system ("Metal Gear" on NES). Or second ("Snake's Revenge" on NES). Or even third ("Metal Gear: Ghost Babel" on GameBoy Color). Also, Gray Fox's voice actor is different in this version.
Feels like they could have taken a page from games like Ratchet and Clank, and included some unlockables for collecting the dog tags. Alternate outfits, concept art, music gallery, developer interviews, outtakes, cheat codes, etc.
I think I once read in a magazine one of the things added in Twin Snakes was a camera you can pick up. If you take pictures at certain points, you end up catching "ghosts" who are actually members of the Silicon Knights staff. Jirard, you might need to do an update on this video if what I read what legit, even if getting all the ghost photos gets you nothing.
There was I was bummed he didn't talk about it I was 13 when this game came out I remember staying up at night when I wasn't supposed to playing it in a dark room and those ghost pictures would creep me out
This was my first MGS game and I remember being blown away from it! I loved it! Didn’t know people hated till much later
My first internet friend loved Metal Gear. We would do VC through Pokemon BW and XY or Wii U vid chat while he would play Metal Gear Solid. He was so good he could do it one handed just to challenge himself. He got married about a year back and I have heard from him about that time. So Ricky if you are out there buddy, I hope life is treating you well. Miss talking to you dude. Hope the state of Kentucky and marriage is treating you well! And no I haven't finished the Twin Snakes yet
no matter what version you play its a pretty SOLID game
I love the production quality with this video Jirard.
I was just wondering why there was no Completionist episode of Metal Gear Solid, then this popped up. Can the Completionist read my mind?!
Asked myself since 2012
Jirard only did the ps1 version in the original 120 episodes and the gamecube remake
Never understand why he didn’t completed the ps2 titles or mgs4 for the show
The original must have been taken down in the last year because I remember watching not too long ago
@@OrangeShanker the original took down because copyright issues (because a copyright issue by using run-dmc “it’s tricky” in this video) also the video release after a tragedy in jirard life.
Also we got a remasterd episode in 2014 but it’s also got remove but this time because issues with his former friend.
If you watched it recently maybe you watch someone else uploaded it to youtube because all the original 120 episodes are private on this channel or on dailymotion/the pirate bay/archive
@@BensyBens The original wasn't in the 120 episodes that got taken down. It was definitely more recent than that. That's why this isn't released as a New Game Plus episode
@@OrangeShanker dude I’m watching this channel for at least over 11 years and the original mgs episode was one of the 120 episodes of the completionist. It was game number 63.
The twin snake episode is a NG+ episode!
If you watch it recently i want proof, send the link here.
Really want a multi platform port of this
The guy who did the cutscenes for this game did Godzilla Final Wars and this was one of the reasons he was hired. Kojima was a good friend with a producer at Toho. The motion capture for Solid Snake is the Xiliian villain in Final Wars. He also plays Kazuma in Yakuza movie . I'm sure no one cares lol
Credit where credit is due: The new gameplay tweaks greatly improved the boss fights imo.
Instead of running around circles with Ocelot, you're actually able to take cover and even shoot pipes to blind him, opening him up for attack.
I’m a metal gear fan, have played both the original MGS1 and Twin Snakes, and I too prefer Twin Snakes. Though there’s one thing I wish it allowed for. The ability to have the soundtrack from the original game as an option.
I prefer MGS1 over TTS, but mostly because of the music. I would NEVER tell someone to play MGS1 if they have access to TTS. But, you're in for a good time with either version!
I have this game, I remember when I got it, I played it through 4 times in a row and haven´t touch it from since. Maybe I give it revisit now.
I also have PSone version what I personally prefer.
The hate this game gets is unwarranted, to me I think of Twin Snakes as a SUPPLEMENT to PS1 MGS1 rather than a REPLACEMENT so that's a good thing.
Double the snakes, double the cardboard boxes
Didn’t expect a talk about AEW at the start. Awesome
I am suprised that the Completionist didnt mention the Devloper Ghost pictures you could take. Its a collectible that ultimately didnt net you anything but usually that is something he would normaly point out.
Love the Intro.
Glad I didn't have strong feelings for the PS1 version because I absolutely loved this remake.
I kinda expected Shovel Knight, but I am not upset at all.
Omg the infamous Big Boss run... Let's see how this goes!
I haven't played Twin Snakes, but getting Big Boss Ranking from MGS1 is still my most proud gaming achievement to date.
My introduction to MGS was via MGS2 & 3 on the PS2. I never played the first until I came across Twin Snakes in a shop when I had my Wii. I was glad to experience Twin Snakes to appreciate the original and have a thorough experience of the series by that point.
Twin Snakes is the true masterpiece. Amazing!
I just finished Revengeance yesterday for the first time. I’m also one of the (I think few) who played the Twin Snakes and hasn’t played the original Metal Gear Solid.
You aren’t missing anything.
Glad to hear you had a much easier time clearing this one compared to before, even if it did have its fair share of tedium to go with it. The Metal Gear franchise has always fascinated me, but I stink at stealth games, so I haven't indulged in nearly any, other than Revengeance. Keep up the great work, Jirard, looking forward to the next one.
This game is a pretty good place to start even if you aren’t good at stealth games. The first room is like a tutorial. Once you get through it you have a grasp on basic stealth.
That cutscene where he smacks himself in the face and then pulls out the gun will never not be funny to me.
I used to spend my weekends playing this game. More or less doing Glitchless speedruns, slowly ramping up the difficulty, trying to get that elusive Big Boss rank. I don't think I ever managed it, but I know I eventually got my time down under three hours.
Just started playing Twin snakes for the story. I really like the game.
I wish this was for PS2, I have TS but it takes a lot of getting used to the controls.
Never played the original but absolutely loved this Remake.
Honestly my first time playing MGS1 was with Twin Snakes and I loved it, a great/weird version of a all time classic, what I would give to have Twin Snakes ReReleased on Modern Platforms along with the OG PlayStation version.
They need to bring this game to current gen consoles, complete with trophies/achievements. That way I can finally have the trophy set for the trilogy. I've already completed the Remastered versions of the sequels so the dogtag grind doesn't really bother me. Still a shame this great game got stuck as a GameCube exclusive.
This dropped right as I’m getting into MGS good
My one complaint about how they handled Twin Snakes is the way soldiers spawn in just outside camera range. They brought in a LOT of mechanics from MGS2, and I really wish they'd went just a little further and brought in the way soldiers had to enter through the doors leading into whatever room you were in. That's not a realism thing for me, but a playability issue. It's much easier to plan out how to handle raising an alarm when you have an expectation of where soldiers will be coming in from rather than it being as random as some of the worse platformers on the NES.
I prefer the tone and pace of the original, but this was a good game too!
I didn’t expect this but I love it!!!
Can't believe he didn't talk about the creepy ghost pictures you could take I thought you had to do all of those to complete it
Hearing you mention Eternal Darkness has me wishing you’d complete that 🙃
It's been a while since TH-cam showed you on my feed! Good to see you again in the recommended, Jirard, and hope all is well!
I don't know how you do it but I'm glad you do. Thanks, Jirard!
The mechanics behind Phsyco Mantis' fight is probably one of the greatest moments in game storytelling since it can't be done in any other media.
Jirard: "Colonel, I'm trying to sneak into the base but my beard is to bushy and thick and the scratching of the hairs keeps alerting that guards"
I’m a huge Metal Gear fan, and I’ve beaten every Kojima-directed entry minus MG2:Solid Snake. I would LOVE to play Twin Snakes sometime, but I just haven’t gotten around to it yet. I love the original game, and it’s tied with Snake Eater as my favorite in the series, but I’m not about to say the MGS2 updates wouldn’t be a great time, because they absolutely would. I’ve beaten the original game multiple times, and I’d love to see it through a new lens like this.
Im so happy to see him play this. It took a corny game and made it rediculous and I love it from the depths of my soul.
I’ve always been a big fan of Twin Snakes. Is it the best in the series? No, I wouldn’t say so. But it is a great game. The GameCube had some great titles, especially when it came to game remakes.
A switch port would be really sweet!
As someone who started with Twin Snakes but only plays the PS1 version now, the only real issue with Twin Snakes is the music, they should of let it the same redid it where needed, instead they completely redid the sound track and it makes the game feel different, all the animations, cinematics, and added features feel more in line with the rest of the series tho, so its a great place to start for new people, even if the music is different.
When it comes to the excessive action I entertained the idea that it's just the way Otacon told the story to others since he idolized Snake so much. Like of course he jumped off a helicopter missile Otacon. Of course he did...
I’m surprised that no one has mentioned the ghosts that you can find. They are visible by using snake’s camera and snapping pictures from specific locations throughout the game. I can’t remember how many there are in total but I thought it was a nice addition when I originally played through it in 2004
There are 40 in total
I think more video game series deserve this kind of "re-engineering". If more games got the treatment that Resident Evil 2 & 3 got, imagine what the possibilities could be.
I completed metal gear solid 2. I experienced a similar (outer-heaven/)inner-hell about the dog tags.
Wait, people were pissed at this game? I guess never underestimate a fandom's ability to be toxic.
I love metal gear solid twin snakes such a great game
i always thought this version of the game got too much hate
This game is SO MUCH BETTER than the original version. The voice acting is better. Obviously the graphics are better, but that's not the point...the gameplay and mechanics are better. It actually makes the game what it was supposed to be. I was never able to finish the PS version because it was too annoying to play.
I love Metal Gear Solid (one of my all time favorite games) and even though I know that Twin Snakes is looked down upon, I still bought a copy of it from a retro game store because I love the game that much.
Best cutscenes of any game. If you haven’t seen Snake 360 quickscope Sniper Wolf, you haven’t lived.
7:17 - I thought that got taken down because of Gre… Well, You-Know-Who. Along with other episodes that featured him.
The Twin Snakes would be regarded as a timeless gem and the definitive edition of the game if it was a PS2 exclusive and you all know it.
Hell yeah, been waiting since you started the do-overs just for this episode
The wrestling metaphor at the beginning was sick
Watching this while working on a wrestling related video, was immediately taken aback by the Forbidden Door talk lmao
Love twin snakes bought a full copy with manual, og box, and all for $100. One of my favorites in my collection
I just beat this game recently. It feels very different from the original.
I seriously never thought the console War stuff was that big when I was younger. I owned a Nintendo GameCube and a PlayStation 2 and then I bought an Xbox 360 down the road my brother got a PS3. And the way me and my brother looked at it, it was more games for us to play. Both consoles were great for their own reasons
I always preferred this version, to be honest. It got a lot of hate at the time for being too over the top, but I always found that argument ridiculous considering it came out after MGS2, who's final hours alone are way more over the top.
I personally love both versions of MGS1 and I really enjoyed playing MGS: The Twin Snakes on the GameCube a lot too. I would actually love to see an HD port of MGS: The Twin Snakes next for the Switch or something perhaps, if possible, and that would be really great too if it ever does happen and if it's ever possible.
Metal Gear Solid on PS1 was probably the first game I had ever played with a story that in depth and had that much action. I didn’t even think things like that were possible. It was almost like a movie that I was in control of. I grew up with the Nintendo and SNES but then started falling out of it. But then Mega Man X4 came out for PlayStation and being a huge fan, I had to jump on that. I started getting back into gaming after that. I had just started discovering games like this and it blew my mind.
One of my favourite Gamecube games from back in the day
this remake is a masterpiece, played the crap out of the original one, but once this remake came out... I was like I'm playing this again and again. (just like the ps1)