Since its inception, the Metal Gear franchise has been one of the most successful game series on any console receiving worldwide recognition and praise. The franchise that pioneered the stealth action genre is back with Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system. Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection includes the original Metal Gear Solid for the PlayStation and the director's cut of Metal Gear Solid 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3 for the very first time in one collection Metal Gear Features Enemies react to sight and sound Suspenseful, gripping story with multiple endings for a truly cinematic experience Metal Gear Solid 2 Features 350+ VR missions and 150+ alternative missions Unlock playable characters and game modes Metal Gear Solid 3 Features Outsmart enemies with camouflage, close-quarters combat, stalking, interrogating, climbing, hunting and treating injuries Traps catch enemies and prey, threats lurk in the shadows, and noise alert predators