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Why this tip is resurfacing in speedrun chats right now. Retro hype cycles bring old tricks back into focus, especially for veteran titles.
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Forgotten Metal Gear Solid PS1 Trick That Changes Everything is a menu pause that skips the first codec call. This sequence manipulates the initial cinematic flags to unlock early gear. Research shows these flags let players access standard items from the start.
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Activating it reshapes your opening loadout entirely. Hold select during the fade, then confirm dialogue prompts. Studies indicate this route preserves time and reduces early backtracking.
Practice once and your first run feels completely different.
Q&A
*How repeatable is this skip on NTSC and PAL discs?
Works on most original NTSC and PAL discs if timing stays consistent.*
*Does this method function on modern rereleases?
Reversions often patch the flag skip, so use it on the PS1 version.*
