Alright, sure the cut scenes are a bit long, but besides that, this is the greatest game ever. I played it non-stop for a month, and you become so wrapped up in the story-line, it is impossible not to get hooked on this game right away. I thought every part of this game was great, and the cut scenes did make sense by the way. The details were great. There should be no one who doesn't own this game. If you are having a difficult time with it, by the handbook, but don't make the same mistake i did and read the handbook farther than where you are in the game. There should not be a solid snake fanatic who does not own this game. A great sequel to the best PS1 game ever. Thank you Konami for the greatest game ever, and hey, how about a threequel?