Metal Gear fans, unite!

Kirby Pufocia · 02-17-2004, 11:12 PM

I was passing through, and thought that this was way too important to pass up.

http://www.thesnakesoup.com/petition/

Essentially, it is a petition to Konami to release and provide proper translations for Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (which never made it to the states in the first place). I believe it to be your civic duty to sign this petition. All the cool kids are doing it. Don't be a loser. Just try it. C'mon, who's gonna find out?

Er, that is..

The NES version of Metal Gear that we received was the product of a faulty translation, with such memorable quotes as "Uh-oh! The truck have started to move," and "Find missing our Grey Fox!" Of course, they're hardly great mistakes to complain about, but what many do not know about are the number of scenes that were deleted from the original MSX version of the game, either due to content or space issues. Either way, this petition seeks to have this game restored to its true value.

Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake was actually never even released outside of Japan. For years, the only way we silly Westerners could hope to play it was through MSX emulation, and fans with too much free time providing paltry translations. Well, I say no more!

Too long have the origins of this great series been obscured in one fashion or another. It is time we unite to get them on our shelves! You owe it to yourself as a fan to sign this petition. I see a sunny day in our future. And you will have helped create it.

Again, the link is: http://www.thesnakesoup.com/petition/

Thank you for your time.

KefkaTaran · 02-18-2004, 01:30 PM

I'm definitely gonna check that one out.

Sky Warrior Bob · 02-18-2004, 08:02 PM

Unite to form DEVASTATOR!!!!

*OR* you can be a lazy bum like me, take a few moments and find Fan-Translated Roms of the two games, and a MSX emulator.

Also, it isn't just the bad translation that's wrong with the NES version of Metal Gear, but how the game's mapped out. Remember how you start off in the jungle, and that complex bit of getting past the dog and all that sort of crap? Well that isn't even *IN* the actual Metal Gear (well at least not until later), and its more or less better streamlined than the NES version.

Not that I haven't mentioned this on the forums before. Its just that *NOBODY* seems to remember...

Sky Warrior Bob

02-19-2004, 02:53 AM

Ah, I just can't wait for Snake Eater. Although PSM's predictions have been faulting all too much lately...

Kirby Pufocia · 02-22-2004, 06:11 PM

Well, it's good to see so much support for this game.

C'mon, people! We're talking the origins of the Metal Gear series. Don't you care?!

Atronflame · 02-22-2004, 06:18 PM

I care... but like SWB said, it might just be easier to get a MSX emulator and try to find the fan-translated ROMs.

But Ill sign it. Not like I have anything better to do. :P

IHateMakingNames · 02-22-2004, 06:22 PM

I want them to realese it. I did get a MSX emulator (I think...), but could only find non-translated versions of the game...

02-22-2004, 06:55 PM

What exactly will Snake Eater be about? What has become of Ocelot and the last Metal Gear Ray? My Prediction: None, I'm at a loss. And what will the new Metal Gear look like? My prediction: something that spews flames...

Sky Warrior Bob · 02-22-2004, 07:08 PM

Go to this thread, read it and you should find some answers...
http://www.nuklearforums.com/showthread.php?t=1272

The short version? Metal Gear Solid 3 will be a pre-quel of sorts, taking place before Metal Gear 1 & 2, and before Metal Gear Solid 1 & 2. You will play the role of Big Boss (Snake's dad, mentioned in Metal Gear Solid 1 & the main baddie of Metal Gear 1 & 2).

Beyond that, not much is known, and can only be guessed at if you're familar with the MSX Metal Gear games. (Well the Metal Gear 1 for the NES is basically the same thing as the Metal Gear 1 for MSX, but Metal Gear 2 for NEW is in no way connected with the actual Metal Gear storyline).

Sky Warrior Bob

Arc Lazura · 02-22-2004, 08:15 PM

Speaking as a British fan, I doubt this petition will effect me. They couldn't be bothered to give us Suikoden, so why would they cut us in on this translation?

02-17-2004, 11:12 PM	#1
Kirby Pufocia God of Way Radicality Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 162	Metal Gear fans, unite! I was passing through, and thought that this was way too important to pass up. http://www.thesnakesoup.com/petition/ Essentially, it is a petition to Konami to release and provide proper translations for Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (which never made it to the states in the first place). I believe it to be your civic duty to sign this petition. All the cool kids are doing it. Don't be a loser. Just try it. C'mon, who's gonna find out? Er, that is.. The NES version of Metal Gear that we received was the product of a faulty translation, with such memorable quotes as "Uh-oh! The truck have started to move," and "Find missing our Grey Fox!" Of course, they're hardly great mistakes to complain about, but what many do not know about are the number of scenes that were deleted from the original MSX version of the game, either due to content or space issues. Either way, this petition seeks to have this game restored to its true value. Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake was actually never even released outside of Japan. For years, the only way we silly Westerners could hope to play it was through MSX emulation, and fans with too much free time providing paltry translations. Well, I say no more! Too long have the origins of this great series been obscured in one fashion or another. It is time we unite to get them on our shelves! You owe it to yourself as a fan to sign this petition. I see a sunny day in our future. And you will have helped create it. Again, the link is: http://www.thesnakesoup.com/petition/ Thank you for your time. __________________ Kirby Pufocia, The answer to every question you never asked.

02-18-2004, 08:02 PM	#3
Sky Warrior Bob bOB iZ brOkeN Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a nice place to visit... Posts: 3,755	Unite to form DEVASTATOR!!!! OR you can be a lazy bum like me, take a few moments and find Fan-Translated Roms of the two games, and a MSX emulator. Also, it isn't just the bad translation that's wrong with the NES version of Metal Gear, but how the game's mapped out. Remember how you start off in the jungle, and that complex bit of getting past the dog and all that sort of crap? Well that isn't even IN the actual Metal Gear (well at least not until later), and its more or less better streamlined than the NES version. Not that I haven't mentioned this on the forums before. Its just that NOBODY seems to remember... Sky Warrior Bob __________________ :bmage: Because breakdancing is evil, and so am I, you will click on this link: The power of evil compels you... You are in error. No one is screaming. Thank you for your cooperation. Yes I know the breakdancing BM link doesn't work, and I don't care.

02-22-2004, 06:11 PM	#5
Kirby Pufocia God of Way Radicality Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 162	Well, it's good to see so much support for this game. C'mon, people! We're talking the origins of the Metal Gear series. Don't you care?! __________________ Kirby Pufocia, The answer to every question you never asked.

02-22-2004, 06:18 PM	#6
Atronflame Addicted to NWN Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Somewhere. Posts: 652	I care... but like SWB said, it might just be easier to get a MSX emulator and try to find the fan-translated ROMs. But Ill sign it. Not like I have anything better to do. :P __________________ Havent been here in a long long long long long time.

02-22-2004, 06:22 PM	#7
IHateMakingNames Awwwwh Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 12,119	I want them to realese it. I did get a MSX emulator (I think...), but could only find non-translated versions of the game... __________________ "If I'm reincarnated, I want to be Musashi again!" - Musashi, Brave Fencer Musashi

02-18-2004, 01:30 PM	#2
KefkaTaran Magikoopa Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,545	I'm definitely gonna check that one out.

02-19-2004, 02:53 AM	#4
SomethingWorthless Guest Posts: n/a	Ah, I just can't wait for Snake Eater. Although PSM's predictions have been faulting all too much lately...

02-22-2004, 06:55 PM	#8
Legendary_Fenrir Guest Posts: n/a	What exactly will Snake Eater be about? What has become of Ocelot and the last Metal Gear Ray? My Prediction: None, I'm at a loss. And what will the new Metal Gear look like? My prediction: something that spews flames...

02-22-2004, 07:08 PM	#9
Sky Warrior Bob bOB iZ brOkeN Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a nice place to visit... Posts: 3,755	Go to this thread, read it and you should find some answers... http://www.nuklearforums.com/showthread.php?t=1272 The short version? Metal Gear Solid 3 will be a pre-quel of sorts, taking place before Metal Gear 1 & 2, and before Metal Gear Solid 1 & 2. You will play the role of Big Boss (Snake's dad, mentioned in Metal Gear Solid 1 & the main baddie of Metal Gear 1 & 2). Beyond that, not much is known, and can only be guessed at if you're familar with the MSX Metal Gear games. (Well the Metal Gear 1 for the NES is basically the same thing as the Metal Gear 1 for MSX, but Metal Gear 2 for NEW is in no way connected with the actual Metal Gear storyline). Sky Warrior Bob __________________ :bmage: Because breakdancing is evil, and so am I, you will click on this link: The power of evil compels you... You are in error. No one is screaming. Thank you for your cooperation. Yes I know the breakdancing BM link doesn't work, and I don't care.

02-22-2004, 08:15 PM	#10
Arc Lazura Troopa Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45	Speaking as a British fan, I doubt this petition will effect me. They couldn't be bothered to give us Suikoden, so why would they cut us in on this translation? __________________ I am life. I am the purest state of decadence, when sense and logic have deteriorated. I am the apex of civilisation. I have been born to power, but have only the mind to misuse it. I am human. My words are a manipulative poison. I am Lazura, ***** of Angels.