Fighting Metal Gear without enough plastic explosives, what now

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I'm replaying the first Metal Gear game via the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection on the PS Vita, and have now reached Metal Gear itself.

Unfortunately, I messed up and went to challenge that tank with only 13 plastic explosives instead of 16. Without enough explosives, I can't beat the boss, and I can't go back either, as the door behind me is shut and doesn't open at all.

Also, when I die, I'm back at the beginning of the fight, so there's no way I can return to fetch more explosives.

What can I do? Is reloading a save file from before I even reached Building 3 really the only option I have left?

Best Answer

Die many times and you will receive full ammo