<![CDATA[Metal Gear Forums - Master Collection Vol.2]]> https://metalgearforums.com/ Sun, 08 Nov 2026 07:50:00 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Getting past infrared sensors?]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-Metal-Gear-Ghost-Babel-Getting-past-infrared-sensors Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:37:19 +0200 Dirty Duck]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-Metal-Gear-Ghost-Babel-Getting-past-infrared-sensors Ghost Babel for the first time and I'm using the "fogger" (which definitely doesn't contain any tobacco) to reveal the lasers of the infrared traps...but every time there is no path without lasers, and trying to crawl under the ones that appear to not cover the bottom will trigger an alert. It's obvious now that it's a perspective issue (as the Game Boy can't really show a laser on top and a laser on bottom head on) but how am I supposed to bypass these traps without an alert in the end? They're showing up a lot so far.]]> Ghost Babel for the first time and I'm using the "fogger" (which definitely doesn't contain any tobacco) to reveal the lasers of the infrared traps...but every time there is no path without lasers, and trying to crawl under the ones that appear to not cover the bottom will trigger an alert. It's obvious now that it's a perspective issue (as the Game Boy can't really show a laser on top and a laser on bottom head on) but how am I supposed to bypass these traps without an alert in the end? They're showing up a lot so far.]]> <![CDATA[Metal Gear Solid 4 Master Collection Vol. 2: PS5, PC and Switch 2 Performance]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-Metal-Gear-Solid-4-Master-Collection-Vol-2-PS5-PC-and-Switch-2-Performance Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:48:20 +0200 Null]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-Metal-Gear-Solid-4-Master-Collection-Vol-2-PS5-PC-and-Switch-2-Performance
Curious to hear about how MGS4 runs on Switch in particular.]]>
Curious to hear about how MGS4 runs on Switch in particular.]]> <![CDATA[Here's an MGS4 trivia challenge.]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-Here-s-an-MGS4-trivia-challenge Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:21:21 +0200 Mild-Dog]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-Here-s-an-MGS4-trivia-challenge
What's the name of the Bar & Lounge on the level directly below Snake and Meryl's meeting place in MGS4 Act 1?

(Hint: It's not the name of the level.)]]>
What's the name of the Bar & Lounge on the level directly below Snake and Meryl's meeting place in MGS4 Act 1?

(Hint: It's not the name of the level.)]]> <![CDATA[Pre-order camouflage]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-Pre-order-camouflage Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:19:52 +0200 Snake0608]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-Pre-order-camouflage
I pre-ordered Metal Gear Solid Vol. 2 on Xbox, and was supposed to receive the pre-order camouflage in MGS4. 
Unfortunantly, I don't get it. 

It worked with Peace Walker. 

Has anyone else had this experience, and what can be done about it ?

Thanks a lot
Andreas]]>
I pre-ordered Metal Gear Solid Vol. 2 on Xbox, and was supposed to receive the pre-order camouflage in MGS4. 
Unfortunantly, I don't get it. 

It worked with Peace Walker. 

Has anyone else had this experience, and what can be done about it ?

Thanks a lot
Andreas]]> <![CDATA[MGS4 photo unlockables location]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-MGS4-photo-unlockables-location Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:34:30 +0200 MGWSpike]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-MGS4-photo-unlockables-location Master Collection Vol. 2 doesn't allow you to unlock specific weapons, items and music tracks in MGS4 by simply entering passwords in a menu after clearing the game once. You must take photos of special locations on New Game Plus to do so.

Here's a non-exhaustive list thanks to various X members. The photos must be taken on New Game Plus.

EDIT - Act I - The naked statue - Mosin Nagant
Act I - The cybernetic wing in the Rebels' compound - iPod track Mobs Alive
Act II - The trail of clothing items (blue scarf / pink bra) - iPod track Desperate Chase / Drebin FaceCamo
Act II - Crop Circle - Scanning Plug S
Act II - Eye test - Altair outfit
Act II - PMC soldier urinating - Type 17 Pistol
Act II - The statue depicting the human anatomy - Desert Eagle (Long Barrel)
Act II - A radio in a building - iPod Track Midnight Shadow
Act III - Statues in the park - iPod track Subsistence Action
Act IV - The "H" sign on the Heliport - Thor .45-70
Act IV - The destroyed camera on stairs - 1911 Custom
EDIT - Act IV - The broken electrical floor generator - Mk. 23 (SOCOM)
Act IV - The locker inside Otacon's lab where the latter hid before the Gray Fox fight - Patriot
Act V - The 3D worldmap - iPod track Gekko

EDIT -
Video with all the locations. I updated the list above according to it.]]> Master Collection Vol. 2 doesn't allow you to unlock specific weapons, items and music tracks in MGS4 by simply entering passwords in a menu after clearing the game once. You must take photos of special locations on New Game Plus to do so.

Here's a non-exhaustive list thanks to various X members. The photos must be taken on New Game Plus.

EDIT - Act I - The naked statue - Mosin Nagant
Act I - The cybernetic wing in the Rebels' compound - iPod track Mobs Alive
Act II - The trail of clothing items (blue scarf / pink bra) - iPod track Desperate Chase / Drebin FaceCamo
Act II - Crop Circle - Scanning Plug S
Act II - Eye test - Altair outfit
Act II - PMC soldier urinating - Type 17 Pistol
Act II - The statue depicting the human anatomy - Desert Eagle (Long Barrel)
Act II - A radio in a building - iPod Track Midnight Shadow
Act III - Statues in the park - iPod track Subsistence Action
Act IV - The "H" sign on the Heliport - Thor .45-70
Act IV - The destroyed camera on stairs - 1911 Custom
EDIT - Act IV - The broken electrical floor generator - Mk. 23 (SOCOM)
Act IV - The locker inside Otacon's lab where the latter hid before the Gray Fox fight - Patriot
Act V - The 3D worldmap - iPod track Gekko

EDIT -
Video with all the locations. I updated the list above according to it.]]> <![CDATA[An early positive review and an interesting phrase within.]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-An-early-positive-review-and-an-interesting-phrase-within Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:49:52 +0200 starschwar]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-An-early-positive-review-and-an-interesting-phrase-within

Sounding very good.  One screenshot of the included digital archival book included some phrasing that will no-doubt lead to some interesting reactions among the fandom.

Spoiler:
]]>

Sounding very good.  One screenshot of the included digital archival book included some phrasing that will no-doubt lead to some interesting reactions among the fandom.

Spoiler:
]]> <![CDATA[Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2: MGS4 and PW trophy lists revealed]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-News-Metal-Gear-Solid-Master-Collection-Vol-2-MGS4-and-PW-trophy-lists-revealed Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:54:34 +0200 Sunless_Heaven]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-News-Metal-Gear-Solid-Master-Collection-Vol-2-MGS4-and-PW-trophy-lists-revealed MGS4 PS5 Trophies

MGSPW PS5 Trophies

It seems the only change is the screenplay book trophies and they also removed the online trophies from PW thankfully]]> MGS4 PS5 Trophies

MGSPW PS5 Trophies

It seems the only change is the screenplay book trophies and they also removed the online trophies from PW thankfully]]> <![CDATA[Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Trailer]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-Metal-Gear-Solid-Master-Collection-Vol-2-Trailer Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:38:28 +0200 starschwar]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-Metal-Gear-Solid-Master-Collection-Vol-2-Trailer

I posted the Japanese version in the shoutbox but it went haywire.  Anyhow, it's looking pretty great.  Using Delta to represent Snake Eater feels like a disservice to Volume 1, but I understand that Konami would want to continue promoting their more recent release.  Jumping from those graphics to Peace Walker is a bit a mind-screw, though.  Anyone notice some Delta footage masquerading among the MGS4 flashbacks?  Is that just stylized for the trailer, or are they actually updating the flashbacks to use Delta in place of the original Snake Eater?  I feel that would be too much revisionist history for the sake of a remaster/port.]]>

I posted the Japanese version in the shoutbox but it went haywire.  Anyhow, it's looking pretty great.  Using Delta to represent Snake Eater feels like a disservice to Volume 1, but I understand that Konami would want to continue promoting their more recent release.  Jumping from those graphics to Peace Walker is a bit a mind-screw, though.  Anyone notice some Delta footage masquerading among the MGS4 flashbacks?  Is that just stylized for the trailer, or are they actually updating the flashbacks to use Delta in place of the original Snake Eater?  I feel that would be too much revisionist history for the sake of a remaster/port.]]> <![CDATA[Caption Quote Contest #13: MC Vol.2]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-Caption-Quote-Contest-13-MC-Vol-2 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:50:19 +0200 Maxine Work]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-Caption-Quote-Contest-13-MC-Vol-2
I thought a Caption Quote Contest was in order, but to mark the occasion this isn't an ordinary Caption Quote Contest...for this Caption you will have to make the same choice you'll be making on August 27th: Guns of the Patriots or Peace Walker? Or bonus game Ghost Babel!?

#1 MGS4:
[Image: IMG-5588.jpg]

#2 MGS:PW:
[Image: IMG-5590.jpg]

#3 MG:GB:
[Image: Ghost-Babel-copy.png]

Simply state which game you're choosing to caption in your post, with your caption below! A poll to vote for your favourites will be posted at the end of next week! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be decided once voting ends.
I look forward to reading your entries!
And now it's time to announce the winner of CQC #12! @Dirty Duck takes first once again with three votes, moving him up the ranks to dethrone our very own black king and claim the #1 spot on the leaderboards! But for how long?

Gentle reminder that votes for your own entries won't be counted!

Leaderboards:
PlacementMemberWinsTotal Votes
1st PlaceDirty Duck514
2nd Placeblack king412
3rd PlaceShyne-Bryght411
4th Placestarschwar313
5th PlaceNull15
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I thought a Caption Quote Contest was in order, but to mark the occasion this isn't an ordinary Caption Quote Contest...for this Caption you will have to make the same choice you'll be making on August 27th: Guns of the Patriots or Peace Walker? Or bonus game Ghost Babel!?

#1 MGS4:
[Image: IMG-5588.jpg]

#2 MGS:PW:
[Image: IMG-5590.jpg]

#3 MG:GB:
[Image: Ghost-Babel-copy.png]

Simply state which game you're choosing to caption in your post, with your caption below! A poll to vote for your favourites will be posted at the end of next week! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be decided once voting ends.
I look forward to reading your entries!
And now it's time to announce the winner of CQC #12! @Dirty Duck takes first once again with three votes, moving him up the ranks to dethrone our very own black king and claim the #1 spot on the leaderboards! But for how long?

Gentle reminder that votes for your own entries won't be counted!

Leaderboards:
PlacementMemberWinsTotal Votes
1st PlaceDirty Duck514
2nd Placeblack king412
3rd PlaceShyne-Bryght411
4th Placestarschwar313
5th PlaceNull15
]]> <![CDATA[Raiden First Appeared in Ghost Babel...kinda]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-Raiden-First-Appeared-in-Ghost-Babel-kinda Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:10:04 +0200 Dirty Duck]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-Raiden-First-Appeared-in-Ghost-Babel-kinda
The big hubbub of MGS2's release was that Raiden had never even been hinted at in the least and there was no shadow of a doubt that Snake would be the protagonist, but while doing the post-game VR Missions a loose narrative happens where it is revealed that you are technically playing as someone other than Snake who is reliving the events of Ghost Babel as VR Missions in the hopes of attaining Snake's battle prowess. At the end it is revealed that the individual playing the VR Missions is Jack, aka Raiden:

[Image: ending.gif]

Now obviously this doesn't mean people should have expected to play as someone besides Snake due to a faceless post-game character from a Game Boy Color game whose only actions are playing as Snake himself. But I do wonder how many people at the time of MGS2's release remembered the name from Ghost Babel and put 2 and 2 together? The outspoken loremasters of yesteryear, spreading the gospel that Raiden was revealed in the Game Boy Color game none of their classmates played. Were you that loremaster? Probably not. But did you know about this?

The below video that I watched while procrastinating is what told me about this:
]]>
The big hubbub of MGS2's release was that Raiden had never even been hinted at in the least and there was no shadow of a doubt that Snake would be the protagonist, but while doing the post-game VR Missions a loose narrative happens where it is revealed that you are technically playing as someone other than Snake who is reliving the events of Ghost Babel as VR Missions in the hopes of attaining Snake's battle prowess. At the end it is revealed that the individual playing the VR Missions is Jack, aka Raiden:

[Image: ending.gif]

Now obviously this doesn't mean people should have expected to play as someone besides Snake due to a faceless post-game character from a Game Boy Color game whose only actions are playing as Snake himself. But I do wonder how many people at the time of MGS2's release remembered the name from Ghost Babel and put 2 and 2 together? The outspoken loremasters of yesteryear, spreading the gospel that Raiden was revealed in the Game Boy Color game none of their classmates played. Were you that loremaster? Probably not. But did you know about this?

The below video that I watched while procrastinating is what told me about this:
]]> <![CDATA[Will Vol.2 be your first time playing Ghost Babel?]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-Will-Vol-2-be-your-first-time-playing-Ghost-Babel Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:16:03 +0200 Dirty Duck]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-Will-Vol-2-be-your-first-time-playing-Ghost-Babel Metal Gear: Ghost Babel for the Game Boy Color has been rereleased. I was wondering how many among our ranks have actually played Ghost Babel and if you have, how did you play it?

I've actually never played it properly personally. I started it on emulation but I'm a big fan of the GBC and thought I'd quite like to play it on the original hardware. Copies of it are always very expensive so it's become a bit of a dream to have a copy and play it on a Game Boy. I check online every now and then.]]> Metal Gear: Ghost Babel for the Game Boy Color has been rereleased. I was wondering how many among our ranks have actually played Ghost Babel and if you have, how did you play it?

I've actually never played it properly personally. I started it on emulation but I'm a big fan of the GBC and thought I'd quite like to play it on the original hardware. Copies of it are always very expensive so it's become a bit of a dream to have a copy and play it on a Game Boy. I check online every now and then.]]> <![CDATA[Master Collection Vol. 2 getting a steelbook release]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-Master-Collection-Vol-2-getting-a-steelbook-release Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:15:05 +0200 NateDog]]> https://metalgearforums.com/Thread-Master-Collection-Vol-2-getting-a-steelbook-release
Damn it, I wasn't planning on buying this but guess I'll have to now.]]>
Damn it, I wasn't planning on buying this but guess I'll have to now.]]>