I finished my playthrough of Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater back on thursday last week, and it's a solid 10/10
I've never played a game like this before, the closest I can compare it to would be Astral Chain (haven't finished it yet), but that's simply because it has cutscenes in between action gameplay. The atmosphere of MGS3 is completely unique.
There's so many little details in this game, the radio calls that feel like real people I can turn to when in trouble, the dialogue between soldiers that brings them from mere obstacles in the way to actual people with their own thoughts and feelings, all the voice acted lines that make cutscenes feel like a movie, all the different weapons and items that make the way you traverse an area completely up to you, aaah everything is just so well-made. It feels extremely immersive because of that, especially when I sneak around, it feels like I'm there with all the pressure to not be spotted, it's suspenseful and SO MUCH FUN
My absolute favorite moment of gameplay was escaping groznyj grad with Eva on her motorcycle. The cinematic shots interspersed between gameplay really elevated the moment. I kept grinning while playing that part because I was so exhilarated hahah, it was great.
I also adore the story, it really hooked me. Character interactions were fun to see, I found it interesting how the Cobras had basically otherworldly powers (except The Fury PFFFFFFFFFFT) in an otherwise pretty realistic game, I wasn't expecting it and I find the combination adds to the uniqueness of MGS3.
There was only one negative point during the cutscenes, when Snake was in the torture room, the apprehension of seeing Snake's eye get stabbed made me have to pause a few times and just sit and reassure myself hahah, but the actual moment wasn't as terrible as my brain thought so that was nice at least pft
The ending was incredible. It was emotional and shocking, I'm especially excited to replay now knowing everything, it's gonna be real interesting...heheh...
so yeahhhh, MGS3 great