Product Overview
- Product Name: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Disc Condition: No scratches / Scratch free
- Notes: An exctremely nice condition copy - would be a great addition to any PS2 collection!
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- PS2 Game Disc: Yes
- Disc Count: 1
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type: Aftermarket replacement*
- Extras:
Game Description
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty for the PlayStation 2 redefined cinematic gaming at the dawn of the 21st century. Directed by visionary creator Hideo Kojima and developed by KCE Japan, this stealth-action masterpiece places players once again in the role of Solid Snake as he infiltrates an oil tanker carrying the next generation of Metal Gear technology. When a mysterious terrorist group known as the Sons of Liberty seizes control of a massive offshore facility called the Big Shell, a new operative named Raiden takes center stage in a mission that blurs the line between truth and manipulation.
Built from the ground up for the PS2, Sons of Liberty introduced unprecedented realism, lifelike AI behavior, dynamic weather effects, and complex environmental interactivity. Every element—from shooting out radios to distracting guards with empty magazines—serves the game’s core principle of creative stealth. Players balance infiltration, close-quarters combat, and tactical espionage, all presented through a film-quality narrative and groundbreaking real-time cutscenes that showcased the console’s power.
Released in 2001 by Konami, Metal Gear Solid 2 became one of the PlayStation 2’s defining experiences and a cornerstone of modern stealth design. Its themes of digital control, misinformation, and identity remain eerily relevant decades later, making it a must-own title for collectors and fans of cinematic storytelling.
Gameplay Features
- Utilize advanced stealth mechanics—hide in lockers, hang from ledges, and use the environment to your advantage.
- Experience dynamic enemy AI that reacts to noise, movement, and changing conditions.
- Switch between Solid Snake and Raiden across interconnected missions for narrative depth and variety.
- Engage in tactical espionage with silenced weapons, first-person aiming, and realistic physics interactions.
- Witness real-time cinematics rendered entirely with the in-game engine for seamless storytelling.
- Includes rich Codec dialogue, hidden dog tags, and multiple difficulty levels for replay value.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty debuted to enormous anticipation and quickly sold over seven million copies worldwide. Its cinematic direction and political narrative earned widespread critical acclaim, often cited as one of the most influential PlayStation 2 titles ever produced.
The game’s surprise character shift from Solid Snake to Raiden became one of the most talked-about moments in gaming history. Over time, this bold storytelling twist helped elevate Metal Gear Solid 2 from controversy to classic—securing its status as both a technical marvel and a collector’s essential for fans of stealth and action-adventure games.
Additional Details
- Variant: Black Label
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 2001
- Publisher: Konami
- Developer: KCEJ
- ESRB Rating: M - Mature
- UPC: 083717200215
- SKU: 5457
- Format: Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2) video game disc
- Platform: Sony PlayStation 2 console (PS2 system)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original PS2 cases. (See photos)
- Any online features (multiplayer, DLC, patches) may no longer be supported.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- Used discs are professionally resurfaced via our commercial-grade repair system to remove scratches.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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