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MG MSX FAQ
Game Mechanics
Q: How many version of Metal gear are there?
A: Three. For more detailed info check out this page: MGMSX Regions, Versions and Platforms
Q: What qualifies for a guard spotting/noticing me?
A: Guards will only notice you if they see Snake's lower body within their range of vision.(waist down)
Q: A bomb i placed disappeared after i used the menu, what gives?
A: Opening the menu removes any placed items from the current game screen.
Q: The floor is opening up under snake, wtf?!
A: At certain parts through the game, there are several pitfall traps you need to avoid otherwise they will kill you. The detailed guide will tell you how to avoid them.
Q: When do I rank up?
A: Every fifth hostage is one rank.
Q: What good is hitting an enemy once and stunning it?
A: When stunned, enemies can't detect you and you can move through them as if they don't exist.
Q: What alerts are mandatory?
A: (1)The rocket guards atop building 1, (1) roof of building 2, (3)The screen before building 3, (3) first screen of building 3.
Q: What tells you a wall is breakable, even with explosives?
A: When you have snake punch a wall, if a question mark appears above him the wall is breakable.
Big Boss Requirements
Q: What are the requirements for Big Boss rank?
A:
Difficulty:Original Time: 44:59 max Saves: Unlimited Continues: None Alerts: 0(Excluding the 8 mandatory alerts) Human Kills: None Rations: 1 Special Item: No
TX-55 Leg Order
Q: How am I supposed to remember that long sequence for the MG fight?
A: See here for a broken down pattern
1) R R L 2) R L L 3) R L L 4) R R L 5) R L R 6) R