Konami of Europe has announced Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance for the Xbox from Microsoft, will be re-released as part of the 'Xbox Classics' label on December 5th, priced €29.95.

Developed by Metal Gear creator, Hideo Kojima, Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance marks the first appearance of Solid Snake for the Microsoft system. The game is split into two distinct sections, with the full version of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty available for the first time for the format, and supported by a series of additional stages. Controlling stealth operative Snake and his young protégé, Raiden, the player is dropped into a series of dangerous situations as they try to avoid the deployment of new technology by a terrorist faction. Effortlessly mixing cinematic visuals with truly engrossing gameplay, players must sneak into each installation, taking out the enemy while avoiding detection and achieving a series of increasingly tough missions.

Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance also enjoys a wealth of additional elements, via the addition of all-new 'Snake Tale' missions, and over 500 alternative and VR-based segments. The former allow the user to control Snake in scenarios faced by Raiden in the original Sons of Liberty adventure, adding a fresh twist to the game. The VR levels are devised as a series of challenges, wherein the player must put Snake's stealth skills and Raiden's mastery of weaponry to good use in a series of computer-generated tasks.

Featuring an unmatched level of aesthetic detail and truly innovative gameplay, Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance is famed for its incredible depth and innovative gameplay. As such, its return as part of the Xbox Classic label will ensure its reputation continues to grow.

Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance will be released as part of the Xbox Classics range on December 5th, priced €29.95.