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-=====MGS1 PC Integral=====+=====MGS1 PC=====
  
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   The version so different, it needs its own page.   The version so different, it needs its own page.
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 +  There are 3 distinct 'versions' of PC. The original CDROM release, the oxide-NL patch, and the Good Old Games (GOG) release.
      
 ====History==== ====History====
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   *Dmitry Belay - Main PC specific programming   *Dmitry Belay - Main PC specific programming
   *Eduard Sereda - PSX graphics emulation programming   *Eduard Sereda - PSX graphics emulation programming
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 +oxide-NL patch released in fall 2016, allowing modern Windows OS to play the game with less difficulty. It includes a custom splash screen for Kojima Productions as a jab against Konami, some compatibility fixes, and the ability to scale the game up to 4K.
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 +Good Old Games released in September 2020, becoming the de facto PC release. It includes a new launcher, fixes for multiple bugs, better upscaling options, and a functioning windowed software mode.
  
 ===System Requirements=== ===System Requirements===
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   *Can quickly save anywhere by pressing ESC   *Can quickly save anywhere by pressing ESC
   *The credits and epilogue can be skipped with ESC   *The credits and epilogue can be skipped with ESC
 +  *Software Mode/Hardware Mode options for rendering, Software mode loads faster.
  
 ====Discovered Issues==== ====Discovered Issues====
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   *Weapon Hotkeys were **poorly implemented**. You can cancel the animation of entering the PSG1 with another weapon, entering a God Mode State. If you end in a crouch, Snake will not be able to interact with triggers. If you open up a door before doing this, you can go Out of Bounds in most areas.   *Weapon Hotkeys were **poorly implemented**. You can cancel the animation of entering the PSG1 with another weapon, entering a God Mode State. If you end in a crouch, Snake will not be able to interact with triggers. If you open up a door before doing this, you can go Out of Bounds in most areas.
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 +  *The elevator in Tower B does not work, you cannot return up the Tower. To go back, you must use cardboard boxes with the Snowfield Truck.
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 +  *FMVs do not work on Oxide-NL patch. Fixed with GOG release.
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 +  *Random flashing can occur on certain cutscenes on Oxide-NL patch. Fixed with GOG release.
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 +  *Uncommon bug where you are locked into the gas filled Command Room even though you called Otacon. Fixed with GOG release.
  
 ====Technical Issues==== ====Technical Issues====
  
-  *The game can crash easily if you do not play with only 0 and 1 CPU cores+  *The game can crash easily if you do not play with a certain number of cores, this depends on your CPU. Typically 0 and 1 is best. 
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 +  *On the GOG version, Grey Fox monologue after REX 1 can [[https://clips.twitch.tv/BovineArtsyMonkeyCurseLit-DcjHBX6NEFllz-kA|softlock]]. Having 0 to 4 CPU cores helps. This depends on your CPU.
      
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