Metal Gear Solid 2 offers significant replay value through its unlockables and multiple difficulty settings. Completing the game on different difficulties, collecting all Dog Tags, or finishing VR Missions can unlock powerful items like the Stealth Camo or the Bandana (infinite ammo). These encourage multiple playthroughs and provide new ways to experience the game.
- Difficulty Modes: European Extreme, Extreme, Hard, Normal, Easy.
- Stealth Camo: Invisibility, unlocked by collecting Dog Tags.
- Bandana: Infinite ammunition, unlocked by collecting Dog Tags.
- New Game+: Carry over some items and stats.
- VR Missions: Unlock new characters and costumes.