This is a great game and as you can see, I felt there were no significant concerns. I love this game (and this website; I believe this website is a great tool, plus, this is my first review), although it is a little difficult. I usually turn the blood off, as my parents don't like it, so that takes the violence down a step. Another step I like to take is be non-lethal, because in the game, Snake (the protagonist) has a tranquilizer pistol (but unfortunately, that isn't so realistic in wartime). He can obtain flashbang/stun grenades (which knock out his enemies), use CQC---a usually non-lethal, hand-to-hand fighting style---or just sneak by the enemy without taking anyone out. The game suggests sneaking, as the enemy AI (artificial intelligence) is built around looking for Snake. Even when a player reaches the 'Bosses' in the game, they can be defeated non-lethally, which gives the player a bonus or reward. I think that would definitely still keep the violence down, since that player would like that they got something for a challenge. Unfortunately, I've come to the hard part of my review, where I have to point out the bad part (I like being honest, but hate pointing out errors or bad things) about the boss fights: Some people may find that hard (I find it challenging) to do so, which could go back up a step. The player could quit trying non-lethal and get frustrated. Aside from that, the sexual content is only suggestive; no one ever is absolutely bare. EVA, the woman who is suggestive, is only ever in her bathing suit at the most, and in addition, children can skip the cutscenes by pressing the exit button (X). The interrogation scene can also be skipped (although i haven't played in a while, so i am a bit unsure about the first part of it) with the same method of pressing X, while the start button may work also. I wanted to point out in the review made by this website that (I believe, I am unsure) burning off leeches with a flame or cigar is not the safest thing. In the military though, one such as Snake could be desperate to survive, but still: it isn't a safe message, but it could, in one's mind, counter the bad cigar element. But this game is very historically accurate, making it quite obvious where the seams of fact vs. fiction are, and is also accurate in many other manners, such as the weapons, animals and environment. This game gets 10/10, 5 stars, pretty much the max. from me for rating for the good things about it. It's fun, historical, realistic (or not), the innapropriate things aren't too worrysome, and it has great gameplay. I believe this game would be appropriate for a 15 year-old, possibly a 14 or 13 year-old who is very mature, and would not be one to To my knowledge, my review was not bias, and I really hope i did not have too many parentheses.

this game is by far a well made game,if ur looking for great story, challenge,and memorable gameplay, this is it. this game teaches a great history lesson while putting an exiting spin on it. This game also gives u the option of not killing anybody thruought the whole game, and u also have an option of turninh blood off.This game does not portray Russians as bad people, in the game both countries have their flaws,so preatty much its all about politics.This is a great title thatshould not be missed by anyone.

The Metal Gear series has always been loved by some for the excellent stealth action and story, and hated by others for the over-the-top (but still excellent) plot twists and unrealistic stealth action. This Metal Gear is not an exception. Quality: The best Metal Gear yet. Superb ending sequence expecially. Violence: There is blood and gore, but one thing the Common Sense Media review failed to mention was that you can turn off blood. And another crucial thing not mentioned is that it is a STEALTH game, and you are rewarded for not killing. Sexual Content: There are multiple scenes in which a female agent is in lingerie, and near the end of the game there is a implied sex scene (though Snake is sterile). Language: In one conversation the "S" word is used. Multiple "D" words. "B" (female dog) word is used in some scenes. And, one thing I would like to set clear, is that in the CSM review there is mention of treason. This is untrue except in one case in which a scientist is being forced by the Soviet Union to develop a weapon. In the review I am guessing the author was referring to (SPOILER WARNING) The Boss's defection, which was actually staged by the U.S. government. And as futher proof, she is killed at the end of the game because it was part of Snake's (who is a U.S. agent) mission. And, lastly: Educational Value: Loads of it. The game takes place during the Cold War, and there are many facts in the game. Also in the manual inclucded with the game, there is a timeline of the events leading up to "Virtuous Mission" which is the prolouge to the game.

i am a metal gear solid fanboy always have been since i was little, I LOVE SOLID SNAKE/FOXHOUND, and i know ss isn't in this game, but big boss is and that rocks!!!

metal gear solid id 1 of my favorite series this has to be the best one yet some iffy stuff but ok for tweens

Metal Gear Solid 3 Is quite possibly one of the best games out for the PS2 because it has the theme of Nuclear Warfare. Although The game is a bit violent, the game has the best story of any game I've played. For the Sexuality, Kojima (Game Director/Maker) Created Eva as a Female character to add some sexual pressure on Snake, However there is no sex what so ever,For example: only some cracknut scene of Eva removing a tracker from Snake with a sexual "Theme", Or Eva is Normaly in a Jumpsuit with her breast showing but only a bikini is covering her top. The Violence is one of the themes the game needs because the game is set during the Cold War Where nuclear Warfare is in full anticipation