For veterans of the series, the VR missions are the new appealing draw, featuring a diverse range of challenges. Youll be tested on everything MGS2 has to offer-- from sneaking, bomb diffusion, and all-new, specialized missions including Snake Tales; designed especially for those who cant get enough of the legendary heroic icon.

With all the challenge and entertainment value this edition has to offer, youre bound to encounter a few obstacles... and thats where we come in. Tap into our intelligence reports, featuring a comprehensive set of strategies and tips to guide you throughout the numerous game modes available.

Alter Intermission/CODEC Views
Press L1 or R1 to zoom in or out, and the Right Analog stick to shift the view. Pressing L2 on the title screen will cause a gunshot to be heard.


Unlock Digital Camera
Complete the game to unlock the camera. The digital camera is at Strut E Shell 1.


Unlock Stealth, Bandana, & Wig
To get the Stealth and Bandanna for Snake, clear the Tanker mission three times on all different difficulty settings on the same save file while getting all the dog tags.

To get Stealth and Wig, complete the plant three times on all three different difficulty settings on the same save file while getting all the dog tags.

Unlock Sunglasses
After completing the game twice, both Snake and Raiden will be sporting sunglasses in addition to their original costumes.


Unlock Different Modes
Unlock these modes by doing the following:


Boss survival mode - Clear the game on any difficulty.

Photograph mode - Clear bomb disposal mode, "hold-up" mode, and eliminate mode. Photograph mode is in the VR Missions only.

Casting theater - Clear the game on any difficulty.

Ninja Raiden - Clear 50% of the VR missions using Raiden. Ninja Raiden is only available on VR Missions.

Raiden X - Clear 100% of the VR missions using Raiden and Ninja Raiden.

Pliskin - Clear 50% of the VR missions using Snake.

Tuxedo Snake - Clear 100% of the VR missions using Pliskin.

MGS Snake - Clear 100% of the VR missions as Snake, Pliskin, Tuxedo Snake, Raiden, Ninja Raiden, and Raiden X.


Alternate Ending
Clear "A Snake Tale" to unlock the M9. Then use it to stun all the Bosses instead of killing them to view an alternate ending.


Glitch: Prevent Alarms
If an enemy sees you, run to a room where the screen blackens and prints the areas name on the screen. For some reason, the game will not sound an alarm. Useful for the tanker, or any other small areas where the maps get reloaded a lot.


Hint: Run On Stairs (VR Mode)
When you are using Ninja, you can do a vertical slash then hold the Right Analog stick off center to keep the sword up and out. While the Ninja looks dumb running around like this, he will run (instead of sneak) up stairs.


Unlock Stuff With Document Save
If you have a save from Document of Metal Gear Solid 2 on your memory card, more goodies will be unlocked for Substance right off the bat.

Hint: Bugs in Rations
In some portions of the game youll see little sea mites on the floor. If you have to crawl through the mites theyll sometimes get on your character, and start eating your rations. If you leave them there long enough youll lose rations--to get rid of them, open your item select menu and quickly cycle through it, going back and forth past the rations. The sea mite will be "shaken" off, saving your food.