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Added by Brad Shoemaker on Dec. 17, 2008

Apparently Apple wasn't beating its chest about the iPhone being a "gaming console" just for kicks. Konami has demystified the Metal Gear teaser site it posted a couple of weeks ago by announcing--drum roll--Metal Gear Solid Touch, an iPhone-specific mission for Solid Snake based on the story of MGS4.

You know what this means. We have to actually start caring about iPhone games now.

Here's all the revealed info so far, straight out the press release.

METAL GEAR SOLID TOUCH is an original game that brings to life the world and characters of MTAL GEAR SOLID 4 GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS (MGS4).

With direct control through the touch panel, it's simple for anyone to move their alignment or switch to zoom mode. Each stage's location and characters are based on the story of MGS4. The initial download will contain 8 stages, with additional stages to be added later. There are many ways to enjoy the game as points earned by clearing stages unlocks images and wallpapers from the METAL GEAR series.

Aaaaaand screens!

A one.
A one.
And a two.
And a two.












Doesn't look half bad, honestly. We'll see how well it runs, though, and more importantly how well it plays. Console-style games don't have the best track record on the iPhone/iPod Touch so far. Why is that? Oh, perhaps the lack of any traditional controls whatsoever? Let's hope Konami figures out a way to overcome that limitation.

Filed under : Metal Gear Solid Touch

182 Comments

JJOR64
on Dec. 17, 2008
Now I wish I had a iPhone.

Death_Burnout
on Dec. 17, 2008
Ohhh that explains all the i's...man i didnt think of that one and it was right under my nose.

Quadrifoglio
on Dec. 17, 2008
Lol: "MTAL GEAR SOLID."

GIVEMEREPLAY
on Dec. 17, 2008
HELL YES! I'm getting an Ipod touch for Christmas and I was really worried that there wouldn't be anything to play. Thank you Kojima!

BagManForHire
on Dec. 17, 2008
lol that's funny hope it turns out good

VoightKampff
on Dec. 17, 2008
Richard Gere Solid

Kraznor
on Dec. 17, 2008
It is hard to describe how disappointed I am with this news. ANYTHING else would have been more interesting.

Superchris129
on Dec. 17, 2008
Yeah so, turns out I guessed right. What do I win? Anyway, like I said, waste of a teaser...

PapaLazarou
on Dec. 17, 2008

I was hoping it was MGS4 for the 360 because then I would have bought a 360 for it as the PS3 is too expensive. Does anyone who owns a Iphone care about MGS and does anyone who cares about MGS want to play it on an Iphone?

Like th eother poster said "Anything else would have been more interesting".


Phished0ne
on Dec. 17, 2008
Bad choice konami...even a new ACID game would've been better 

niall077
on Dec. 17, 2008

Marzy
on Dec. 17, 2008
I think it would have been nicer if it was on the Wii or the 360, in my opinion. It shows that the iPhone is quickly becoming more popular for it's gaming abilities though.

MooseHead
on Dec. 17, 2008
What a waste of a development team. This sort of talent could have been used more wisely. Apple should stick with casual games on cell phones.

SM2099
on Dec. 17, 2008
Was this the awnser to the teaser site some time ago? With the i and Power symbol? OK, I can see the logic. Too bad I don't have an iPhone though.

MasterSplinter
on Dec. 17, 2008
Dumb Duh Dumb Dumb.. Dumb Duh Dumb Dumb DUMBBBB.

I agree with MooseHead.

Newten
on Dec. 17, 2008
MTAL GEAR?

Looks pretty good, I'll have to keep an eye on this.

pa21ris
on Dec. 17, 2008
Oh god why? I am not saying it will be bad, but I don't have high hopes for it.

bcfish
on Dec. 17, 2008
big whoop.  till mgs is on 360, i won't bite.  sorry kojima, no dice.

uploadedtv7
on Dec. 17, 2008
This game is really awesome.. u should try playing these kind of game on www.uploaded.tv

Captain_Fookup
on Dec. 17, 2008
Crazy, at least I'll have something to play when I buy an iPhone come fall 09.


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