The rather cryptic teaser that was shown only a few weeks ago had everyone guessing. A new Metal Gear, it seemed to say, coming out on a different console other than the PS3. Some of us speculated that it would be a new Metal Gear Ac!d, while a lot more cried out for an Xbox 360 port of Solid Snake’s final adventure. After all the guessing and raging, Konami has finally decided to end the debate once and for all by coming clean: the teaser, in fact, was announcing the arrival of a Metal Gear Solid for the iPhone.

Let that sink in for a little bit.

According to Konami, the game itself is an original title set in the MGS4 universe.  Using the iPhone’s touchscreen controls, players will guide Snake through eight PMC-ridden stages. Judging from the images above, this game seems to focus more on shooty action rather than stealth – and while it’s not necessarily a bad thing, sneaking has always been Snake’s special gig, and we hope that stealth sections are at least included.

The game is slated for a worldwide release Spring 2009.