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So far the only website that is able to host is gamefaqs and in the future possibly ign and neoseeker.If any gamesites want to use this FAQ for their own website or for personal use , please ask for my permission. Thank you. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- -=I N T R O D U C T I O N *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*[INTR] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Welcome to my Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater walkthrough. My goal in this FAQ / WALKTHROUGH is to make YOU, the reader, finish the game. I hope everyone likes the design of the faq, i spent a lot of thoughts (and effort) on the design to make it original, creative and organized. The content in this FAQ is all original, it's all in my own words and my own efforts. The FAQ will be updated almost daily until complete, if not then that means i'm busy, please don't send me e-mails asking why hasn't it updated because i won't answer any of them and put you in my blocked lists. In the year 1964, The Cold War between America and the Soviet Union is in front of big danger to become all-out nuclear war. The reason? Unknown terrorist group blows up one of the russian main military design bureaus with mini nuclear head and steal the USSR hi-tech secret weapon, nuclear military tank, also called Shagohod. President Khruschev has no other choice but to order military to maximum alert. Only one man can stop the threat and save the USA reputation, the best spy from Force Operation X, Snake. He's dropped in the jungle alone in Operation Snake Eater... PLEASE NOTE: This Faq most likely will be Spoiler free and probably some minor spoilers, so read at your OWN RISK. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- -=C O N T A C T I N G M E *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*[CONT] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- -=-=-=- E-Mail -=-=-=- So you want to contact me and tell me what a great writer i am? Or maybe you're stuck at someplace and my FAQ can't help you? That's ok, i'm happy to get e-mails from fans and i'm happy to answer any ?'s you have, but there are some rules that you HAVE to follow. NO EXCEPTIONS. 1. Don't expect a reply if there is no subject, everytime i see an e-mail with no subject i delete them right away (can't be too careful these days). Just a simple subject like "Metal Gear" or "I'm stuck at this part". 2. E-mail only in English. NO OTHER LANGUAGES. 3. NO HATEMAILS, none of those crap, it shows how stupid people can be when swearing on the net. 4. If you e-mail me questions that are already answered in the FAQ, then i won't even bother read them, just take the time and read section I of the FAQ. 5. Absolutely no SPAM and Chain leters. Pretty straighforward rule. 6. NO VIRUSES. (Is it that obvious?) -=- MSN -=- Ok, say i didn't reply your e-mail and you've tried e-mailing me so many times, then just contact me on msn. But these rules apply. 1. NO OFF-TOPIC CONVERSATIONS. Add me on msn only if you're stuck at someplace and need help real bad. 2. Only add me on msn when you've tried e-mailing me but have had no luck. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- -=U P D A T E S *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=[UPDT] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- - Ver 0.1 - 17/11/04 - Started the FAQ. Got the basic format completed - Ver 0.2 - 18/11/04 - TOC. Controls, Options, done. - Ver 0.3 - 27/11/04 - Started Virtuos mission. TOC redone. - Ver 0.35 -05/12/04 - Minor update. Added how to beat THE SORROW on the FAQ section. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- -=T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S *=*=*=*=*=*=*[TOC] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [ I ] F R E Q U E N T L Y A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S [ II ] C H A R A C T E R S [ III ] C O N T R O L S [ IV ] O P T I O N S [ V ] S U R V I V A L V I E W E R [ VI ] G A M E P L A Y S Y S T E M [ VII ] C Q C S Y S T E M [ VIII ] C U R E S Y S T E M [ IX ] F O O D S Y S T E M [ X ] C A M A F L O U G E S Y S T E M [ XI ] W A L K T H R O U G H a. V I R T U O S M I S S I O N b. O P E R A T I O N S N A K E E A T E R [ XII ] W E A P O N S [ XIII ] I T E M S L I S T [ XIV ] C R E D I T S [ XV ] C O N C L U S I O N S. *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [ I ] F A Q *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 1. How can i put your FAQ in my site? 1. Just e-mail me and ask for my permission, also give the URL of the site and a possible good reason why you want to host it in your site. Remember nothing in my FAQ can be altered. 2. How is the story compared to the story of Metal Gear Solid 2? 2. The story is much different than the story of the other Solid games. First of all, there are very very very few codec screens. Most of the time if you want to know information, you have to go to the codec screen yourself. Although the number of cutscenes in the game are often, they are great to look at and they show vital information. Overall, the story is a stepback from MGS2 and there aren't many twists in the game. 3. If i like Metal Gear Solid 1 and 2, would i like this game? 3. You sure will. Personally, the gameplay is the most improved in the game. And, if you hated MGS2, then you'll certainly like this game, because you don't have to listen to the codec a lot. 4. Would i like this game if i never played Metal Gear 1 and 2? 4. Yes and no. It depends on what kind of games you always play. For instance, if you've played all the GTA games and are a fan of the GTA series, then you will not like this game. Again, it's depends on what kind of gamer you are. If you have a lot of time and patience, then this game is definately for you. 5. How are the graphics? 5. The graphics are top-notch. The facial features, the emotions, the detail of the animals and the jungle is superb. The game has better texture than MGS2. Overall, the graphics is better than the graphics of MGS2. 6. How is the AI? 6. The AI in the game has very strong sense of function. For instance, they have better visibilaty. They can call backup within seconds, and if you don't take care of them soon, then you'll have to face with 15 soldiers or more. 7. Can i send you e-mails regarding this game? 7. Yes! 8. How can i beat THE SORROW? 8. Everyday i check my e-mail and what do i get? "How can i beat THE SORROW?" Well, simple enough, either drown yourself or go all the way to the end and touch the dead body. When the game over screen appears hold R2 and take the REVIVAL PILL and voila you're done. Hope that clears that up. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [ II ] C H A R A C T E R S *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*==[CHAR] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- First off: Full Credit goes to www.metalgearsolid.org !!!!WARNING SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -=-=-=- Snake=- -=-=-=- Codename: Naked Snake Real name: Jack Sex: Male Age: 30s Nationality: USA Birthdate: Unknown Birthplace: Unknown His real name is Jack. Naked Snake is the code name he uses in the VR Missions and during operation Snake Eater. In the end of MGS3 he will be given the rank "Big Boss", and he is the Big Boss of the future games. 6'5" high, and his physic is thick like 'Schwarzenegger'. He has more of an "all mighty", tough fighting style. He is a persistent, highly independent hero. FOX (Force Operations X), the special forces team that Snake serves with in MGS3, will eventually becomes the unique special forces team, "FOX-HOUND", formed at the end of the 20th century for solo infiltration and destruction. -=-=-=-=-=-= Major Zero=- -=-=-=-=-=-= Codename: Major Zero Real Name: David Oh Sex: Male Age: 55 Nationality: UK Birthdate: 8/12/1909 Birthplace: Exeter, England Real name is David Oh. In FOX he's known as Major Zero. He's referred as Major Tom in the VR Missions, but his code name, Major Zero, is used during the main story. Major Zero offers intelligence support to Snake via radio transmission during missions. He belongs to the CIA bureau of classified planning, and also he's the commanding officer of FOX. He is British, an English gentleman. He is in his 50's and single. Aiming to create a task force of absolute secrecy to collect intelligence during the Cold War period, he organized FOX. -=-=-=-=-= The Boss=- -=-=-=-=-= Codename: The Boss Real Name: Unknown Sex: Female Age: 40s Nationality: USA Birthdate: Unknown Birthplace: England The Boss serves in FOX's VR Missions. She gives support via radio transmission during the VR Missions. Her age is unknown but she is a gorgeous female soldier somewhere in her 40s and single. She is mother of Ocelot. She had experienced The World War, was involved with the British SAS, the American Green Beret and SEALS, and sits high on the list of each country's special-forces legendary soldiers lists. She is currently proposing the establishment of a new special force unit. The Boss is Snake's mentor, and the only woman that Snake loves. -=-=- Eva=- -=-=- Codename: Tatyana Real Name: Eva Sex: Female Age: 20s Nationality: USA Birthdate: Unknown Birthplace: America Eva is a spy and Snake's supporting mole. Infiltrating the KGB, she acts as Sokolov's lover under the name Tatyana (nick name Tanya). She is also romantically involved with Snake, but he doesn't know about her double identity (Tatyana and Eva). Eva is using Khrushchev in support of Snake. She is an ex-NSA code analyst, an American sexy blonde type super glamour chick. As Sokolov's helper (and lover), she infiltrates the GRU, where she also becomes the Major's lover. She is a very wicked, fox-like woman, but likeable. -=-=-=-= Volgin=- -=-=-=-= Codename: Thunderbolt Real Name: Ephgeny Volgen Sex: Male Age: 50s Nationality: Russia Birthdate: Unknown Birthplace: USSR He is the major of the GRU. His code name is Thunderbolt, real name Ephgeny Borisovich Volgen. He plays MGS3's villain role. He is a giant at over 6'7" tall. He is kind of a torture freak. Inheriting a fortune from the Assembly (his dead father's money laundering business was handed over), he builds an enormous base in Glasnigrad. Bringing in The Boss's group and the Brezhnev military faction, he seeks ultimate political power. A man of broad tastes, he keeps two lovers, one of them Lieutenat Raikov, the other Eva. He is the strategic operations commander of the enemy and also an ex-boxing champion. -=-=-=-= Ocelot=- -=-=-=-= Codename: Ocelot Real Name: Adam Sex: Male Age: 20s Nationality: Russia Birthdate: Unknown Birthplace: Unknown He is Snake's old enemy and biggest rival. Ocelot has an incredibly handsome appearance, and is, in a word, cool. He is a pure, likeable young man, who commanded the elite force as a teenager under Major Volgin. He's also famous like a son of a legendary hero and was raised to be an elite. First encounters to Snake in the VR Missions, he was put to shame in front of his subordinate and that's why he hopes hunting for a chance someday to get even with Snake. But Snake always seemed to be one step ahead of him. -=-=-=-=-=-= Para-medic=- -=-=-=-=-=-= Codename: Paramedic Real name: Unknown Sex: Female Age: 20s Nationality: USA Birthdate: 22.06.1936 Birthplace: Boston, MA Raised in Eastern part of US, Paramedic is a Caucasian female who handles Snake's medical care via radio transmission. She is in her mid-20s, divorced. She is a FOX support member. She has a full, round look to her, and a motherly feel. -=-=-=-=- Sokolov=- -=-=-=-=- Codename: Director Sokolov Real name: Nicholas Sokolov Sex: Male Age: 50s Nationality: Russia Birthdate: Unknown Birthplace: U.S.S.R. He is a Russian scientist and his full name is Nicholas Stepanovich Sokolov. He is the man Snake must recover and escort back. He runs the planning and design department with Khrushchev (KGB) funds. Possessing a tall, emaciated body, he appears to be nervous but diligent. He is the inventor of the Shagohod. In fear of his own creation, he hopes to leave Russia. Climbing the Berlin wall to the west side, he finds protection, but in Cuba Missile Crisis related dealings, is brought back to Russia. -=-=-=-= Sigint=- -=-=-=-= Codename: Mr.Sigint Real name: Unknown Sex: Male Age: 20s Nationality: USA Birthdate: Unknown Birthplace: Unknown He is a Will Smith type, a 21st century young African American male. He is crazy about computers. A supporting member of FOX during operation Snake Eater, when Mr.Sigint keeps tabs on Snake via radio transmission. He explains about historical or visionary weapons and gives advice on how to deal with certain enemies. As a member of the NSA, he is familiar with the most cutting edge electronic reconnaissance technology. =+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+= |C O B R A U N I T | =+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+= -=-=-=-=-= The Pain=- -=-=-=-=-= Codename: The Pain Real name: Unknown Sex: Male Age: Unknown Nationality: Unknown Birthdate: Unknown Birthplace: Unknown A survived member of Cobra. He has the ability to manipulate and command large numbers of bees. He is a giant at over 6'7" tall. He keeps the queen bee in his backpack, using her buzzing sound to guide the other bees. His body is also covered with bees. When they free, a beehive is left behind, formed in his hand. The beehive can then be thrown like a grenade, exploding into a swarm of bees. The Pain keeps a highly toxic, "bullet bee" inside his body. When he removes his skullcap, the bullet bee is released from his mouth. This bullet bee, much like a real bullet, is fired at high speeds. -=-=-=-=-= The Fear=- -=-=-=-=-= Codename: The Fear Real name: Unknown Sex: Male Age: Unknown Nationality: Unknown Birthdate: Unknown Birthplace: Unknown He is a surviving member of Cobra whose arms and legs are coniderably longer than a normal person's, and he climbs trees much the same way that a spider would (he can pop his limbs out of joint and bend them backwards). Using rope The Fear can rapidly travel through the forest and between trees. He is indeed a spider man. He has a long, insect-like tongue (forked through surgery) and can grab things with it. -=-=-=-=-= The End =- -=-=-=-=-= Codename: The End Real name: Unknown Sex: Male Age: 100 Nationality: Unknown Birthdate: Unknown Birthplace: Unknown A surviving member of Cobra with a code name that implies the meaning "demise". He is the oldest member of Cobra and taught The Boss everything about sniping. This legendary sniper born in the 1860's, he will soon be more than 100 years old. He is the founder of all modern day sniping techniques, from stalking and ambushing, to general know-how. With lichen living parasitically in his body, he is a living miracle. Through the photosynthetic properties of the moss living in his body, he can survive without eating or drinking anything. -=-=-=-=-= The Fury=- -=-=-=-=-= Codename: The Fury Real name: Unknown Sex: Male Age: Unknown Nationality: Unknown Birthdate: Unknown Birthplace: Unknown The Fury wears a black Soviet-made space suite, which serves as a replacement for actual fire prevention gear. He is very skilled with a flamethrower. Like The Boss, he has experience going into space as an astronaut, but suffered full body burns when traveling through the atmosphere. He can no longer feel pain, and does not talk much at all. He lives to create angry, wicked fire. Removing his helmet reveals a burn-distorted face. -=-=-=-=-=-= The Sorrow=- -=-=-=-=-=-= Codename: The Sorrow Real name: Unknown Sex: Male Age: Already Dead Nationality: Unknown Birthdate: Unknown Birthplace: Unknown He is an ex-member of Cobra, already dead. He was romantically involved with The Boss, and the father of Ocelot. In battle together with The Boss, he had lost his own life to save hers, and now his corpse still rests below a suspension bridge in Cherno Yarsuki. Since he is a ghost, he does not speak outside of the boss battle. He gives off a sense of intelligence and the feeling of a philosopher. His personality is dry and serious. He is unarmed and very weak when it comes to combat. He can use his spiritual mental power to communicate, and has the ability to summon the dead. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [ III ] C O N T R O L S *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=[CONT] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- / \ || Action [ ] || Use Weapon X || Crouch / Cancel O || CQC / Punch / Accept L 1 || Use Weapon L 2 || Equip Items R 1 || First Person View R 2 || Equip Weapons L 3 || Move R 3 || Camera Movement L D. P A D || Walk R D. P A D || Walk S T A R T || Survival Viewer S E L E C T || Codec =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [ IV ] O P T I O N S *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*[OPTI] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Like every other Metal Gear game, the options are very basic. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- -=O P T I O N S 1 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- V I B R A T I O N || Turn the vibration ON / OFF B L O O D || Turn the Blood display ON / OFF D O L B Y L O G I C || Turn the Dolby Pro Logic II ON / OFF C A P T I O N S || Turn the Caption ON / OFF O W N V I E W || Select FPV control type S C R E E N A D J. || Adjust screen position B R I G H T N E S S || Adjust screen brightness =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [ V ] S U R V I V A L V I E W E R *=*=*=*=*=*[SURV] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 1. CAMAFLOUGE: Select Camo - uniform & face paint 2. BACKPACK: Pick weapons & equipments to use 3. FOOD: Eat food gathered 4. CURE: 5. OPTIONS: Set Options 5. MAP: Show map area =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [ VI ] G A M E P L A Y S Y S T E M S *=*=*=*=*[GAME] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- !!!!SECTION COMING SOON!!!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [ VII ] C Q C S Y S T E M *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*[CQC] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- !!!!SECTION COMING SOON!!!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [ VIII ] C U R E S Y S T E M *=*=*=*=*=*=*=[CURE] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- !!!!SECTION COMING SOON!!!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [ IX ] F O O D S Y S T E M *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=[FOOD] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- !!!!SECTION COMING SOON!!!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [ XI ] W A L K T H R O U G H *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=[WALK] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- !!!!WARNING SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Things to note in the walkthrough! - = - 1. A H A - = - This indicates that it's a bonus or an extra addition in the game. So if you see this in any part of the walkthrough then it's strongly advised that you go and take a look at it. - = - = - = - = 2. O P T I O N A L - = - = - = - = This indicates that it's optional. Most of the time there are extra weapons lying around in a different path, so it's strongly advised that you go pick it up. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- -=V I R T U O U S M I S S I O N -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- - = - A H A - = - Before you start a new game, there'll be 2 options. 1. I haven't played MGS before 2. I like MGS2 3. I like MGS1 The only thing difference between these options are that if you pick "I like MGS2, then you get a mask in the introductory movie scene of the game. Although you would get the mask on each options, seeing the extra and neat addition in the opening movie really is an interesting bonus for hardcore MGS2 fans. Anyways, back to the walkthrough. = - = - = - = - -= DREMUCHIJ SOUTH =- = - = - = - = - After the Halo jump and the codec conversations, your first mission is to grab the backpack that got stuck on the tree on your way down. Simple enough, but first explore around and get used to the new controls. Characters you meet in the codec. NOTE: Profile can be found under the Character section. 1. Naked Snake: The hero of the game. His mission is the infiltrate the jungle and rescue Sokolov from the Russians. He is to bring back Sokolov from his research facility alive. Very little is known about him in the introductory movie and the codec but little by little you'll get to know who actually Snake really is. 2. Major Tom: Simply put the Colonel from MGS1 and 2 and give him a british accent. He is a really cool character in this game. Very humourous at times, he can be really helpful. If you don't know what to do just simply call him in his frequency (140.85) and he'll put you on the right track. He also is a huge James Bond fan. 1 thing to mention about him is when Snake says he doesn't like James Bond movies, Major Tom gives a whole speech about James Bond. :D From the starting point Go to the left side and press the action button ( /\ ) to jump over the fallen tree. There are 2 RETICULATED PYTHONS in the area. Since you don't have any guns to kill them with, then you'll just have to use your bare hands. Go up the pythons and do the punch - punch - kick combo ( O ). If done correctly, you'll kick the python and take your first (or second) food. After, you're done jump over the fallen tree again, and go to the right side. Go north up the hill and take the LIFE MED. Then, just slide down the hill to the left and you'll see a huge tree with Vines. Go near the tree and press the action button, and you will climb up the tree. Go to the right side of the branch and press the action button again. You'll hang down the tree and will retrieve the back pack. When you've taken the backpack, Snake will automatically jump down the tree, and a long codec conversation will start. In the convers- ation, you'll meet some of the other characters. 3. Para - medic : She'll be in charge of the saving operation and the medical operation. Her frequency is 145.73 and 140.96 Although, very much alike to Rose and Meryl from MGS1 and 2 respectively, she's not as annoying. She can help you out in very tight situations and also, she is very knowledgable about movies. 4. The Boss : The boss (for the meantime) will be there to help out with the Virtuos Mission. She, alongside with Snake made the CQC, which is an art of judo in the battlefield. She helps out by telling you how to use your camoflauge system and gives you tips on how to perform CQC. Her frequency is 141.90. Anyways, when you're done getting familiar with the characters and the codec frequencies, there is a GIANT ANACONDA that appears in front of you. Equip your gun by going into the Survival Viewer. WEAPONS DISCRIPTION: 5. MK22 (CQC): You're first weapon in the game. The MK22 (hushpuppy) is very weak. The supressor doesn't help either, because it's very limited. I think about 9 shots / 1 supressor. Also, it's not effective as the M9 from MGS2. It takes longer to put the enemy to sleep, even a straight headshot. The only good thing about the weapon is that it's CQC compatible. 6. Survival Knife (CQC): The knife is useful for hunting food. Go into FPV and look in the direction of the animal and slash away with the [ ] button. Kill the GIANT ANACONDA with either your MK22, Survival Knife or your bare hands and head north to get into the next area. = - = - = - = - = - -= DREMUCHIJ SWAMPLAND =- = - = - = - = - = - Nothing really interesting in the area except for the visual graphics. Head north until you reach the swamp. Caution, if you stick to long swimming in the swamp, you'll be sucked in and die, so be careful. Go to the right side of the swamp and search for GRENADES hidden in grass. Be careful, the alligators here are very dangerous. They'll either bite you or whip you with their tails. Also, you can't kill them with your MK22, simply because the gun is too weak and the alligators do not go to sleep for a long time. It takes them a mere second to wake up. If you still want to kill the alligators here, then use your grenade but i think it'll be much better if you save your grenades for a better time. After you're done exploring around, head north-east and into the next area. = - = - = - = - -= DREMUCHIJ NORTH =- = - = - = - = - When you start the area another codec conversation will start. The main thing to notice in the conversation is on how to use the Camaflouge system. Basically, THE BOSS tells you that you can equip camaflouge by going into the Survival View and going to Camaflouge. NOTE: Camaflouge is explained detaily in the Camaflouge section, which is before the Walkthrough section of the FAQ. Anyways, after the convo, get to know your types of Camaflouge and how effective they are in the places. When you're done that, equip your Survival Knife and it's time for you to taste your first blood in the game. Enemy Discription: 7. Sentries: Your typically type of enemy in the game. You'll encounter them in almost every single area. Usually, they come in numbers, so don't expect to see 1, because they are scattered throughout the area. Also, they have high visibility, which means that if you're out in the open and your camaflouge is at least 40 or less, they can spot you very easily and either try to take you on or call for back- up. They also have a very high sense of sound. If you try to run up behind them, they'll hear you and call for backup before you even have a chance to touch them. Most of the patrol officers have the AK-47's, but some of the higher ranks have SHOTGUNS and or the ROCKET LAUNCHER. Although extremely dangerous, they are wimps. If you CQC them, they'll give you ANY information, so try to do CQC often on them. The first patrol officer is up-ahead. From where you are standing go into FPV (R1) and you'll scout him easily. The strategy here is to crawl inside the log and wait for him to circle around the area. When he's done completing the circle, make sure his back is turned, then sneak behind him using the Directional Pad (D-PAD) and press O. Then press O again to slit his throat. THIS IS CALLED CQC. CQC BASICS ARE EXPLAINED BEFORE THE WALKTHROUGH SECTION OF THE FAQ. IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO CQC, THEN IT'S ADVISED THAT YOU DO GO LOOK INTO THE CQC SECTION. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- - = - = - = - = O P T I O N A L - = - = - = - = There is a secret place in the south - east part of the area. From where you started go right on the first fork and keep going that way and you'll be a in a big area. There are 2 RETICULATED PYTHONS in the area and the SVD (The Snipe Rifle) WEAPON DISCRIPTION 8. SVD: A Soviet - made automatic sniper rifle known for it's high high precision. Uses 7.62 mm & 54 rimmed cartrides. Magazine size is 10 rounds. Press the L1 button to use the scope. Press the /\ button to change the magnification ratio on the scope. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- When you're done killing him, hide him by pressing [ ] near his body and drag him around to a safe place where noone else can see him. Repeat the same actions with the rest of the Patrol in the area. Also, if you want, use the Interogation technique to get some info from them. When finished, head north-east to get to the next area. = - = - = - -= DOLINOVODNO =- = - = - = - This is where things really start to get tricky and interesting. There are many patrols here, so just a slight sound would get you into a lot of trouble. The first Patrol officer is circling around the area. He does not go to the other side. The best strategy to kill him is to equip the SVD and shot him straight in the head. Make sure the other patrol officers do not see you, otherwise they'll call for back-up. When you've killed him, hide his body somewhere around the grass. Then wait for other sentries. One sentry should be coming towards you from the other side of the bridge. Hide somewhere when he comes, then get behind him and CQC him. When you've disposed of him, cross the bridge slowly because the bridge is unstable and you might fall down. Again, make sure no one sees you. When on the other side, there should be 2 sentries patrolling the area. If you press R2 and choose the MOTION DETECTER, then you can see where the sentries are. (THE SENTRIES ARE THE MOVING DOTS). Dispose of the sentries using CQC then head south - west for another optional path. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- - = - = - = - = O P T I O N A L - = - = - = - = If you go SOUTH - WEST from the other side of the bridge, then you'll see a small path going down. Follow the path, and stick to the wall to get under the bridge. There are some goodies here. You get a new weapon called the XM16E1 and a Pentazemin. WEAPON DISCRIPTION: 9. XM16E1: A state - of - the art assault rifle currently being field tested by the U.S Army. Uses small caliber. high muzzle velocity 5.56 X 45 ammunition. Magazine size is 20 rounds. Features several modifications geared toward jungle combat. Open the window and press the O button to attach / detach surpress; press the /\ button to switch between semi - auto full auto, and 3 - shot burst fire. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- When you're done taking items, head north to get into the next area. = - = - -= RASSVET =- = - = - When you get into the area, a cutscene will start followed by a codec convo. The codec convo is all about your objective and how you have to save Sokolov. There are many ways to find Sokolov. The easiest way is to: 1. Kill the first sentry using CQC or your SVD. 2. Get Alert status and start running north. 3. Get inside the warehouse. 4. Move around the warehouse punching every sentry you see. 5. When you get to where Sokolov is, use your DEATH PILL. 6. Wait until the sentries go then use REVIVAL PILL. And finito. Kick back and watch the cutscene because it's a long one. CHARACTER DISCRIPTION: 10. Sokolov: A russian scientist, who was living in the U.S before being handed over to Russia during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Currently, he is working on the SHAGOHAD, a weapon so devasting that will create a THIRD WORLD WAR. He is being hunted down by Volgin. 11. Ocelot: In a way, he is Snake's rival. He is the major of the Ocelot unit who are also hunting for Sokolov. His first encounter with Snake was very humiliating. That's why from then on, he vowed revenge. = - = - -= RASSVET =- = - = - After the cutscene, you can roam around but it's no use. Your objective now is to go after Sokolov and find him. Go back to Dolinovodno and you will find him. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- - = - A H A - = - If you kill Ocelot, you will get a Game Over screen saying "OCELOT IS DEAD". You will also get a speech from Colonel himself saying that you created a Time Paradox. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- = - = - = - -= DOLINOVODNO =- = - = - = - A LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG cutscene will start so pay attention, because this is a very important part for you to learn the story. CHARACTER DISCRIPTION: 12. Volgin: The main villian of Metal Gear Solid 3. His body contains at least 10 million volts of electricity. He is working for Breshnev. They both are trying to over-throw Khrushchev from Presidency. He also is gay, which you will learn in the later parts of the game. :P = - = - = - = - = - = -= DOLINOVODNO RIVERBANK =- = - = - = - = - = - = After the codec convo, you will take control of Snake once again. But this time you can't move. YOu are heavily injured in 6 places. If you listened properly to the Codec Convo then you would know what to do. Go to Survival Viewer and go to Cure. It shows that you are injured in 6 places. The injuries consists of a broken arm and 5 cuts. To heal the cuts use: In no particular order. 1. Disinfectant 2. Styptic 3. Bandage 4. Suture Kit To heal the Broken Arm use: 1. Splint 2. Bandage. When you're done healing yourself another long cutscene will start and then you're done the Virtuous Missing. Congratulations, you are now done at least 25% of the game. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- -=O P E R A T I O N S N A K E E A T E R -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-