The release date will delight fans of the series and will allow European gamers to enjoy the latest and greatest addition to the classic Metal Gear Solid franchise. Set in the 1964, the game utilises a Cold War setting, with series hero Snake using weapons of the era as he attempts to rescue a defecting scientist. Tying up all the loose ends from previous games, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater also moves the game into more dangerous territories, using jungle and barren cave settings as opposed to the urban locations of its predecessors.