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|genre            = Action, Adventure
|genre            = Action, Adventure
|wikipedia        = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Gear_Solid_2:_Sons_of_Liberty Link]
|wikipedia        = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Gear_Solid_2:_Sons_of_Liberty Link]
|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/913941-metal-gear-solid-2-sons-of-liberty Link]
|gamefaqslink      = [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps2/913941-metal-gear-solid-2-sons-of-liberty Link]
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/11/17/metal-gear-solid-2-sons-of-liberty IGN]|9.7/10}}, {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/metal-gear-solid-2-sons-of-liberty Metacritic]|96/100}}, {{ReviewLink|[https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/metal-gear-solid-2-sons-of-liberty/1900-2824273/ GameSpot]|9.6/10}}, {{ReviewLink|[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_mgs2_ps2 Eurogamer]|9/10}}
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/11/17/metal-gear-solid-2-sons-of-liberty IGN]|9.7/10}}, {{ReviewLink|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/metal-gear-solid-2-sons-of-liberty Metacritic]|96/100}}, {{ReviewLink|[https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/metal-gear-solid-2-sons-of-liberty/1900-2824273/ GameSpot]|9.6/10}}, {{ReviewLink|[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_mgs2_ps2 Eurogamer]|9/10}}
|gameinfo          = Snake returns in the stealthy action title, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty.  Take on the role of a one-man army determined to stop a deadly high-tech weapon from falling into the hands of a highly elite resistance group called Dead Cell.  Encounter familiar faces including Revolver Ocelot and battle the new war machine, Metal Gear Ray.  This time around, enemies are more aware and agile, so you must use your skills in stealth, weaponry, and counter-terrorism to fight off the competing powers.
|gameinfo          = Snake returns in the stealthy action title, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty.  Take on the role of a one-man army determined to stop a deadly high-tech weapon from falling into the hands of a highly elite resistance group called Dead Cell.  Encounter familiar faces including Revolver Ocelot and battle the new war machine, Metal Gear Ray.  This time around, enemies are more aware and agile, so you must use your skills in stealth, weaponry, and counter-terrorism to fight off the competing powers.
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==Known Issues==
==Known Issues==
{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Left side is blurred during cutscenes.
|IssueName=Codec stretching/warping
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description= Some cutscenes are rendered at 10fps with motion blur to give a dramatic slow-motion effect but the effect is only shown on a small portion at the left side of the screen.
|Description=Some models (most notably Rose) stretch/warp in codec scenes, especially when FMVs are shown.
|Workaround=Switch to Software mode.
|Workaround=No known solution.
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{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Color issue
|IssueName=Olga's mouth doesn't animate
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=Ocelot and Fatman's skin textures are darker than normal.  
|Description=During the boss fight with Olga in the Tanker chapter, when Olga talks in the brief combat mini-cutscenes while in cover, her mouth doesn't animate (tested both US and European version). This issue isn't present in the Substance version (Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance) or any other version on original hardware or emulated.
|Workaround=Set Blending Unit Accuracy to "Full". Or switch to Software mode by setting Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options.
|Workaround=No known solution.
|FirstTestedOn=v1.6.0
|LastTestedOn=v1.7.5906
|LastTestedBy=TheTechnician27
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{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Codec stretching/warping
|IssueName=Color issue
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=Some models (most notably Rose) stretch/warp in codec scenes, especially when FMVs are shown.
|Description=Ocelot and Fatman's skin textures are darker than normal.  
|Workaround=No known solution.
|Workaround=Set Blending Unit Accuracy to "High". Or switch to the Software renderer.
}}
}}


==Fixed Issues==
{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Transparency issue
|IssueName=Thermal goggles
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=1
|Description=The water surface in the swim areas and Otacon's glasses are completely reflective.
|Description=On Hardware mode, the thermal goggles shader is broken and just displays a blank scanline texture when equipped, making it impossible to see. There is at least one segment requiring the use of thermal goggles to progress.
|Workaround=No known solution.
|Workaround=Use Software mode.
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==Fixed Issues==


{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Camera Pictures Mission
|IssueName=Camera pictures mission
|IsFixed=1
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=1
|IssueLevel=1
|Description=Taking usually right pictures in the tanker part fails.
|Description=Taking usually right pictures in the tanker part fails.
|Workaround=Has been resolved since PCSX2 0.9.9 r4657 development build. For older versions go to Config > Emulation Settings > VUs tab, and set VU0 to superVU Recompiler.
|Workaround=Has been resolved since PCSX2 0.9.9 r4657 development build. For older versions go to Config > Emulation Settings > VUs tab, and set VU0 to superVU Recompiler.
|LastTestedOn=v0.9.9 r4657
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{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Dragging corpses Fall Sometimes
|IssueName=Dragging corpses fall sometimes
|IsFixed=1
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=1
|IssueLevel=1
|Description=The enemy bodies sometimes fall before you release them.
|Description=The enemy bodies sometimes fall before you release them.
|Workaround=Has been resolved since PCSX2 0.9.9 r4657 development build. For older versions go to Config > Emulation Settings > VUs tab, and set VU0 to superVU Recompiler.
|Workaround=Has been resolved since PCSX2 0.9.9 r4657 development build. For older versions go to Config > Emulation Settings > VUs tab, and set VU0 to superVU Recompiler.
|LastTestedOn=v0.9.9 r4657
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{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Twitching on Gun Aiming
|IssueName=Left side is blurred during cutscenes
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=0
|Description= Some cutscenes are rendered at 10 FPS with motion blur to give a dramatic slow-motion effect but the effect is only shown on a small portion at the left side of the screen.
|Workaround=Switch to Software mode. Fixed in latest dev versions.
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{{Issue
|IssueName=Transparency issue
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=The water surface in the swim areas and Otacon's glasses are completely reflective.
|Workaround=No known solution. Fixed in 1.7.x dev versions.
|LastTestedOn=v1.7.x
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{{Issue
|IssueName=Twitching on gun aiming
|IsFixed=1
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=Sometimes aiming guns just make the arm twitch.
|Description=Sometimes aiming guns just make the arm twitch.
|Workaround=Has been resolved since PCSX2 0.9.9 r4657 development build. For older versions go to Config > Emulation Settings > VUs tab, and set VU0 to superVU Recompiler.
|Workaround=Has been resolved since PCSX2 0.9.9 r4657 development build. For older versions go to Config > Emulation Settings > VUs tab, and set VU0 to superVU Recompiler.
|LastTestedOn=v0.9.9 r4657
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{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Thermal Goggles
|IssueName=Incorrect depth of field rendering
|IsFixed=1
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=1
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=On hardware mode, the thermal goggles shader is broken and just displays a blank scanline texture when equipped, making it impossible to see. There is at least one segment requiring the use of thermal goggles to progress.
|Description=Blur for depth of field is not rendered correctly in cutscenes.
|Workaround=Use software mode.
|Workaround=None known.
|FirstTestedOn=v1.7.5201
|LastTestedOn=v1.7.5207
|GithubID=10270
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==The gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:MGS2-shot1.png|Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (SLES-50383)
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