KONAMI

Move

Enemies are able to both see and hear you while they are on their patrol route.
Move carefully to avoid being spotted.

Walk/Run

Press in the direction you wish to move. Gently tilt the stick to walk, and tilt it more to run.

Forward Roll (Snake) / Rolling (Raiden)

Press while running to jump up and roll forward (Raiden will perfom a roll) to move between hiding places quickly or to fly over pitfalls and obstructions. You can also roll near enemy soldiers to knock them over, and even put out flames if you're on fire.

Clearing Heights

Climb up onto waist-high levels by pressing .

Crouching/Crawling

Press to crouch. You can hide from enemies behind low objects while crouching. Press while crouching to crawl along the ground, allowing you to sneak through narrow spaces like underneath desks. Press while crouching or crawling to return to a standing position.

Hanging

In certain locations, if you press while facing a railing, you will be able to climb over the railing and hang down from the other side. Use to move to the left and right. Note that you will fall if your Grip Gauge is depleted while you are hanging.
Press while hanging to climb back over the railing. You can also press to let go and drop down. You are also able to move left and right with and . Press and at the same time to do pullups.

• You will take damage when falling from a high place. Falling from too high will result in an immediate Game Over.

Searching the Area

You must have a firm grasp on the surrounding terrain and enemy movement patterns if you wish to proceed without being detected.

Sticking to Walls

Tilt toward a wall to press yourself against it. In some locations, the camera will switch to Corner View, allowing you to get a better survey of your surroundings.
You can also move while up against a wall. Use this form of movement to squeeze your way through narrow spaces.

Peeking

While in Corner View, press and to peek to the left or right.
You can also use to change the camera angle.

Making Noise

Press while against a wall to knock on it and make a sound. Enemy soldiers will be drawn to the noise.

First Person View (Step Left/Right)

Hold to enter First Person View. You can use to move the camera, as well as and to take a step to the left or right. Press and at the same time to stand on your tiptoes.

• You cannot move while in First Person View.

View Overview Map

Press to display the overview map and press it again to return to the game screen.

• This is used in the Plant chapter of the main game, as well as the ALTERNATIVE MISSIONS and SNAKE TALES sections found in MISSIONS. Note that in the Plant chapter of the main game, you must access the nodes first.

	Rotate Map
	Move the area name display cursor (Under ALTERNATIVE MISSIONS, select from RESTART, CONTINUE, and EXIT).

Using the Codec

Press to take out the codec. You can use it to seek guidance if you don't know where to go, or if you'd like more information on any new weapons or items you've picked up.

• The codec can only be used in the main game.

Action Button

Press to open doors, use switches, and perform various other actions.
Try pressing when it looks like you might be able to do something.

Watertight Hatches

Face the watertight hatch and press to grab the handle. Keep pressing to turn the handle and open the door. If you repeatedly tap while turning the handle, the door will open faster.

Lockers/Bathroom Stalls

Face a locker or bathroom stall door and press to open it.
Go inside and close the door to hide.
Press again to leave the locker or stall.

Elevators

1.

Go to the panel next to the elevator door and press to call the elevator. It may take some time to arrive.

2.

Stand in front of the panel inside the elevator to view the floor buttons.

3.

Press up or down to select a floor, then press to start moving.

Climbing Ladders

Tanker Chapter

Press in front of or above a ladder to climb onto it. Press up or down to begin climbing the ladder. Once you reach a landing, press to let go of the ladder.

Plant Chapter

Press in front of or above a ladder to climb up and down it.

Accessing the Nodes

Stand in front of the node and press to access it. Nodes can only be accessed when the enemy is in normal mode or caution mode.

• This is used in the Plant chapter.

Combat

Combat with enemy forces is dangerous and should be avoided, but it is sometimes necessary in order to escape.

Attacking with Weapons

Press while equipped with a weapon to use it.
Normally, when equipped with a firearm, you will automatically target an enemy.
You can then press to target a different enemy instead.

Fighting

Press to throw a punch.
Tap the button repeatedly to attack with a combo and knock enemies back.
Inflict enough damage with your strikes and the enemy will be knocked unconscious.

• Punching with a weapon equipped inflicts greater damage than throwing a regular punch.

Attacking in First Person View

You can attack with weapons and engage the enemy in combat while in First Person View.
Press to ready your weapon and release it to attack. By using your weapons in First Person View, it can enable you to target things that aren't possible with the overhead camera, allowing you to hit an enemy's vital spots, shoot radios out of their hand to prevent them from calling for backup, and perform various other actions.

• The controls may differ slightly for each weapon.

Choking Enemies

Move in behind an enemy while unarmed and press without touching to put them in a chokehold. If the enemy shows signs of escaping your hold, quickly tap to regain your grip on them.

Keep tapping with the enemy in a chokehold to put them to sleep.

You can also move (while holding down ) when you have an enemy in a chokehold.

Dragging Enemies

Press near a downed enemy while unarmed to grab their body. Continue holding down and move with to drag the enemy's body around. This move is useful for hiding enemies that you've taken out so you can avoid detection.

Throwing Enemies

Tilt and press while unarmed to throw an enemy.