According to ESRB, this game contains: Animated Blood, Animated Violence
Parents should be aware that the game is very mature and violent. This can be adjusted, however, but turning off the blood and even by choosing not to kill people during the game. The game has been designed so it is technically possible go through it without killing anyone, so, in some ways, the level of violence depends on the player's actions.
Fans of the original Metal Gear Solid will be thoroughly satisfied with the gameplay in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty. It is deep, challenging, and a significant evolution from the original. They might have mixed reactions to Kojima's latest opus, though. The fairly believable pseudo-science of the original has been left behind in favor of plunging feet-first into logically bereft delirium. Some may not like the central conceit of the plot either, as it defies crucial traditions of the series.
For people who have never played a Hideo Kojima game before or are new to games in general Metal Gear Solid 2 might be a hit or miss. The gameplay is not very intuitive for beginners, and the extensive cut-scenes may turn people off who want more play for their buck. Others may enjoy seeing how ambitious videogame stories can be, provided they warm up to the nuances of the gameplay quickly. story
