Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., has announced a playable demo version a it be eagerly-awaited METAL GEAR SOLID SNAKE EATER 3D for Nintendo 3DS™ will be available as a free download via the Nintendo eShop across North America on February 16th.

With the full version scheduled t' be released in North America on February 21st, 2012, the METAL GEAR SOLID SNAKE EATER 3D demo will allow crew t' experience the immersion a exploring it be incredibly detailed jungle setting. The demo showcases the opening segment a the game, with series hero Snake picking a path through the swamps 'n foliage a a Soviet jungle in search a an imprisoned scientist.

Players will also be able t' experiment with the unique camouflage elements that allow Snake t' blend in with his surroundings, 'n familiarize themselves with the close-quarters combat techniques used t' quietly neutralize guards.