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As Naked Snake, infiltrate a Cold War jungle, evade soldiers with camouflage, hunt for food, and fight at close range.
Released 24 Oct 2023
Match Jungle Camouflage
Hunt for Food
Treat Battle Wounds
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is the origin story of Naked Snake and his mentor The Boss and the fifth title in the METAL GEAR series.
Developed by KONAMI · Published by KONAMI






Set during the Cold War, the game follows Naked Snake on a covert mission in a dense jungle. He must move through enemy territory while using the environment to stay out of sight.
Stealth is built around choosing camouflage and face paint to blend into the surroundings. Explore the jungle, avoid or confront enemy soldiers, and use close-range combat to disarm, knock out, or question them.
Survival systems make food and injuries part of the mission: hunt animals to restore stamina, and treat wounds with the appropriate supplies. Finding equipment, hidden items, and additional camouflage offers more ways to prepare and approach encounters.
Players often praise the emotional Cold War story and its characters, alongside the jungle stealth and survival systems that let them adapt their camouflage, use the environment, hunt for food, and choose different ways through encounters. Memorable boss fights and music also come up as highlights. Some reviewers criticize the port’s technical problems and the controls, particularly on PC.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 51 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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