In Europe, the expanded version of the original Metal Gear Solid was released as a "data disc" called Special Missions . Unlike the Japanese Integral version, it required the original PAL-region game disc to function.
Europe serves as a critical backdrop for several key events in the series:
Many games in the series feature a "European Extreme" difficulty setting, where being spotted by an enemy results in an immediate Game Over. Business & Legacy Metal Gear Solid Δ: European Extreme Speedrun Metal Gear (Europe)
The franchise has a rich history and presence in Europe, ranging from unique regional game releases to being the primary setting for major narrative arcs. European Settings in the Games
European players often received exclusive content or distinct versions of the games: In Europe, the expanded version of the original
Act 3 of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots , titled "Third Sun," takes place in an unspecified Eastern European city. The environment is a faithful recreation of Prague, Czech Republic , featuring landmarks like the Charles Bridge and Prague's Central Station.
The first Metal Gear debuted on the MSX2 computer platform in Japan and parts of Europe in July 1987. While North America primarily knew the series through a heavily modified NES port, European gamers had access to the original Hideo Kojima-directed version early on. Business & Legacy Metal Gear Solid Δ: European
In Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance , the protagonist Raiden works for a Private Military Company (PMC) based in Colorado but frequently operates in developing countries and European-influenced territories. Regional Game Releases & Differences