Metal Gear Online
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Skill System
In Metal Gear Online, a user is allowed to use specific skills (up to 3 slots) which they can level up by using them more often. Every skill has 3 levels, each level taking up one slot (not applicable for non-lethal skills such as "SIXTH SENSE" where even though they have 3 levels, only one slot is needed). These skills greatly improve efficiency in gameplay mechanics, such as shooting more accurately and reloading faster with an assault rifle, performing different kinds of Close-Quarter-Combat (CQC) moves, and spotting out traps such as Playboy magazines and Claymores before falling for them. Here is the full list of current skills in Metal Gear Online:
Playable Metal Gear Solid 4 Characters
Currently, there are eight Metal Gear Solid 4 characters you can play as in this game, including Old Snake, Metal Gear Mk. II, Meryl Silverburgh, and Johnny (also referred to as AKIBA), Mei Ling, Ocelot, Vamp and Raiden. Meryl and Johnny are only playable if the Metal Gear Online GENE Expansion is purchased, Mei Ling and Ocelot are playable if the MEME expansion is purchased, Vamp and Raiden are playable if the SCENE expansion is purchased, while Old Snake and Metal Gear Mk. II are playable via the "Sneaking Mission" game mode.
Konami ID Service
Metal Gear Online is the first game in the PLAYSTATION 3 not to use the PLAYSTATION Network service, and actually requires you to create a seperate ID in order to play. The creation of the ID is free, but one console is limited to one character, unless they are willing to pay $6.99. Through Konami's service, add-ons can be purchased via the "MGO Shop" instead of the PLAYSTATION Store.
MEME Expansion Pack
The second Metal Gear Online Expansion Pack was released November 25th, 2008 on the MGO Shop, available for $9.99/ £6.49. The GENE Expansion Pack is needed to install MEME, which a combo pack is available to purchase both for $14.99/ £9.99. Players who install the expansion can enter Tournament mode, compete in MEME Survival lobbies and purchase MEME specific camouflage gear. The three new maps available with the MEME Expansion Pack are:
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A tactical, online, third-person shooter, based on the gameplay mechanics of Metal Gear Solid 4.
Overview
Metal Gear Online, a tactical third-person shooter that comes with Metal Gear Solid 4, features battles online that can span up to 16 players per session. The game is labeled as a "Starter Pack" where it is planned to be expanded via add-ons (the GENE Expansion Pack has already released, expanding to the variety of gameplay in Metal Gear Online). The Starter Pack comes with the following maps:- Ambush Alley (A.A)
- Blood Bath (B.B)
Groznyi Grad in Metal Gear Online. - Gronznyj Grad (G.G)
- Midtown Maelstrom (M.M)
- Urban Ultimatum (U.U)
- Icebound Inferno (I.I) - Added with the 1.33 update
- Deathmatch
- Team Deathmatch
- Capture Mission
- Rescue Mission
- Base Mission
- Sneaking Mission
- Team Sneaking Mission
Skill System
In Metal Gear Online, a user is allowed to use specific skills (up to 3 slots) which they can level up by using them more often. Every skill has 3 levels, each level taking up one slot (not applicable for non-lethal skills such as "SIXTH SENSE" where even though they have 3 levels, only one slot is needed). These skills greatly improve efficiency in gameplay mechanics, such as shooting more accurately and reloading faster with an assault rifle, performing different kinds of Close-Quarter-Combat (CQC) moves, and spotting out traps such as Playboy magazines and Claymores before falling for them. Here is the full list of current skills in Metal Gear Online:- HANDGUN - Skill wielding handguns. Reduces recoil when firing and decreases reload time.
- SMG - Skill wielding sub-machine guns. Reduces recoil when firing and decreases reload time.
- ASSAULT RIFLE - Skill wielding assault rifles. Reduces recoil when firing and decreases reload time.
- SHOTGUN - Skill wielding shotguns. Reduces recoil when firing and makes reloading and pump action faster.
- SNIPER RIFLE - Skill wielding sniper rifles. Reduces recoil when firing and makes reloading and bolt action faster.
- HAWKEYE - Increases the zoom rate when aiming weapons in First-Person view. (Does not affect zoom affect zoom rate when using a scope)
- SURVEYOR - Extends the maximum lock-on distance.
- QUARTERBACK - Skill wielding throwing weapons. Enables you to throw farther.
- TRICKSTER - Skill wielding traps. Enables you to set up traps more quickly.
- CQC - Close-quarter-combat skill. Press and hold R1 button to use CQC against nearby enemies.
Level 1 - Can capture and use advance CQC.
Level 2 - Greater CQC knockout damage.
Level 3 - Can take weapons from enemies. - BLADES - Skill wielding knives. Raising this skill enables faster knife attacks.
Level 1 & 2 - Can move during knife attack.
Level 3 - Can cut throats using CQC capture. (CQC Level 1 must be equipped) - RUNNER - Increases movement speed.
- BOX MOVE - Enables you to move around in a box much faster. (Must have equipped a box for 1 hour to unlock this skill or it will appear as "????")
- QUICK RECOVERY - Enables you to wake up people who are unconscious at a much faster rate. (Help unconscious teammates recover 50 times to learn this skill or it will appear as "????")
- MONOMANIA - Displays enemies you've attacked. Can share data through SOP (Sons of the Patriots system).
- SIXTH SENSE - Displays nearby traps. Can share data through SOP.
- NARC - Displays attacking enemy when locked-on and damage is taken. Can share data through SOP.
- SCANNER - Skill needed: CQC . Press the Triangle button to inject Scanning Plug S into a captured enemy and display link info. Can share data through SOP. Item needed: Scanning Plug S.
Sons of the Patriots System (SOP System)
As you learn in Metal Gear Solid 4, every soldier that fights has nanomachines. These nanomachines allow you to suppress pain, and also link up with teammates for better communication at teamwork. This system which allows this is called the Sons of the Patriots system (SOP). By pressing the Triangle button on your controller, you will either salute or wave to teammates, depending if you are running or not. This salute/wave will enable you and everyone around you at the time to link up data with each other. Then, every person that teammate is linked up to is now linked up with you. Teammates gets an either orange/red glow, or blue glow depending on if you're playing on the red or blue side. SOP is helpful for spotting teammates who are also in danger, as a little notification with an icon will come up indicating where the teammate is, and what trouble they are having. This is a great system for enabling better teamwork and communication.Reward Shop
With a new version update, a Reward Shop has been added where players get "Reward Points" based on how they play the game. Users can use these points as currency in order to buy things such as equipment they can put on their characters in order to give them a new look.Different Views
Metal Gear Online, like Metal Gear Solid 4, allows you to play in both first and third-person mode. You can earn skills to enhance your first-person experience, such as gaining more zoom. First-person is only encouraged to be used when trying to make precision shots, but not as being used for every situation, as you will find yourself at a big disadvantage. The third-person shooting view can be accessed by pressing L1, where from there, you can change from left to right by pressing R3. While in third-person view, you can press the Triangle button on the DualShock 3/SIXAXIS controller to enter first-person view.Playable Metal Gear Solid 4 Characters
Currently, there are eight Metal Gear Solid 4 characters you can play as in this game, including Old Snake, Metal Gear Mk. II, Meryl Silverburgh, and Johnny (also referred to as AKIBA), Mei Ling, Ocelot, Vamp and Raiden. Meryl and Johnny are only playable if the Metal Gear Online GENE Expansion is purchased, Mei Ling and Ocelot are playable if the MEME expansion is purchased, Vamp and Raiden are playable if the SCENE expansion is purchased, while Old Snake and Metal Gear Mk. II are playable via the "Sneaking Mission" game mode.Konami ID Service
Metal Gear Online is the first game in the PLAYSTATION 3 not to use the PLAYSTATION Network service, and actually requires you to create a seperate ID in order to play. The creation of the ID is free, but one console is limited to one character, unless they are willing to pay $6.99. Through Konami's service, add-ons can be purchased via the "MGO Shop" instead of the PLAYSTATION Store.Game Finding Systems
Metal Gear Online employs both a Matchmaking system and a Lobby system.Matchmaking System
The Matchmaking system works just like other Matchmaking systems do, by finding a game with people near your skill level, and as time passes, the gap widens as to the diversity of users you can play with.Lobby System
Along with the Matchmaking system, a Lobby system can also be found in Metal Gear Online. This system lets you enter different kinds of lobbies, such as the "OTACON" lobby, the "ROSEMARY" lobby, and level specific lobbies such as "VAMP: Beginner". One lobby can hold a total of 950 players, and from there, players are free to find custom games, or create custom games.Expansion Packs
GENE Expansion Pack
The Metal Gear Online GENE Expansion Pack was released on July 17th, 2008 on the MGO Shop available for $11.99/ £7.99, or $14.99/ £9.99 with an extra character slot. You can also join GENE survival matches. The three new maps that come with the GENE Expansion Pack are:- Coppertown Conflict (C.C)
- Tomb of Tubes (T.T)
- Virtuous Vista (V.V)
MEME Expansion Pack
The second Metal Gear Online Expansion Pack was released November 25th, 2008 on the MGO Shop, available for $9.99/ £6.49. The GENE Expansion Pack is needed to install MEME, which a combo pack is available to purchase both for $14.99/ £9.99. Players who install the expansion can enter Tournament mode, compete in MEME Survival lobbies and purchase MEME specific camouflage gear. The three new maps available with the MEME Expansion Pack are:
- Silo Sunset (S.S)
- Forest Firefight (F.F)
- Winter Warehouse (W.W)
The two new playable characters with the MEME Expansion Pack are Liquid Ocelot and Mei Ling.
SCENE Expansion Pack
The third Expansion Pack available for Metal Gear Online, SCENE, was released March 17th, 2009, costing $9.99/ £6.49. GENE and MEME is needed to install the SCENE Expansion Pack, which can be bought in a bundle pack. MEME and SCENE for $14.99/ £7.99, or GENE, MEME and SCENE for $17.99/ £9.99. Players who have installed the expansion can compete in any Survival lobbies and tournaments and purchase SCENE specific gear. The three new maps available with SCENE Expansion Pack are:
- Outer Outlet (O.O)
- Hazard House (H.H)
- Ravaged Riverfront (R.R)
The two new playable characters with the SCENE Expansion Pack are Raiden and Vamp. Two new emblems are also available, The Fighting Fish and The Arctic Skua. You also unlock t-shirts for any emblems you have. Three new skills are also available which are:
- CQC EX: Once the skill is earned, the player will automatically counter any CQC move attempted on your character except for other CQC EX users
- Toughness: The player will be able to endure knockdown attacks and recovery time is decreased
- Charm: When the player uses triangle, any characters near-by will be distracted by your beauty for a short period of time, much like the magazine effect. There are three different poses, depending on your sex. This is the same skill that Mei-Ling uses.
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