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Metal Gear Solid
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Metal Gear Solid, released in 1998, is a game developed and published by Konami Corporation. The game follows recent retiree Solid Snake in his return to active duty as he attempts to rescue DARPA Chief Donald Anderson and President of ArmsTech Kenneth Baker, both taken hostage by a terrorist group, in order to prevent the terrorists from launching a nuclear warhead.
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The best had already come and went

(Played Metal Gear Solid Integral, part of Master Collection Vol 1 on Switch, with English voice-over plus subtitle and Japanese interface. This version’s original release allows owners of Japanese PS… Read more

It's showtime, baby!

The sequel to the MSX2 videogames and the first two games, Metal Gear Solid was a huge success, which prompted the release of an expanded version for the PlayStation and PC, titled Metal Gear Solid: I… Read more

The Stealth Action Masterpiece Unleashed

Hideo Kojima 's Metal Gear Solid for the PlayStation 1 is a seminal masterpiece that forever changed the landscape of stealth-action gaming. Released in 1998, this groundbreaking title introduced play… Read more

A game changer

Metal Gear Solid, released in 1998, stands as a true pioneer in the realm of video game storytelling. With its gripping narrative and innovative approach, it set a new standard for the medium, elevati… Read more

The Greatest Stealth Game Of Our Era

I LOVE THE HELL I OUT OF METAL GEAR GAMES SO DAMN MUCH BUT THIS IS THE GREATEST METAL GEAR SOLID GAME THAT I PLAYED OF ALL TIME SNAKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE… Read more

A Game to Stand the Test of Time

Every console generation has its fair share of gold standard games. That said, very few games can be seen as a changing point for a genre, after which nothing can be the same. Games like Mario 64 , Ha… Read more

Its realistic and emotional story was unheard of in the PS1 days.

Metal Gear Solid was a game unlike any other. Its realistic and emotional story was unheard of in the PlayStation 1 days. You really felt that Solid Snake was an actual person, not just lifeless pixel… Read more

Classic and Declicious

Well, after having a small need to play the Metal Gear series over again, I installed this game onto my computer again, and played away. Stepping into it after several years was quite refreshing, but… Read more

Still Solid

Playstation 1 has always been a oddball for me. Besides the couple of major titles I've managed always to miss their exclusive titles. Such as this classic stealth action game from 1998. Decided to ho… Read more

Metal Gear Solid is amazing in almost all ways

Use Solid Snake to get to Metal Gear using stealth or killing your enemies. This game plots through about a 4-5 hour adventure on Shadow Moses Island to take down Metal Gear. You can use many differen… Read more

A Satisfying Experience Even After All These Years

After re-adjusting to the old unperfected gameplay of MGS, I was ready to re-experience this unforgettable classic. MGS was the definitive movie-like game. It's obvious once you realize there's only a… Read more

Metal Gear Solid Review - Instant Classic

Imagine a game that is fresh and innovative plus clearly ahead of its time. Imagine a game with a story line that is so compelling and enthralling that it isn't hard for gamers to become caught up in… Read more

The PSX Epic That Started the Global Sensation

My first review on my blog The Story Last night I finally got around to completing the Japanese stealth tactical action game: Metal Gear Solid. You play as Solid Snake, a veteran of (at least) two pri… Read more

Still a good game!

I was messing around upstairs and I found my copy of MGS1. I decided to play it again and guess what? The game still kicks ass. Good stealth action with an amazing story and some kick-ass boss battles… Read more

The one that started it all....

Metal Gear Solid is Hideo Kojima's masterpiece that set the stage for one of the most renowned series in videogames of all time. Kojima is one of the founding fathers of the stealth genre, and MGS was… Read more

What Could Have Been Grand Settles For So Less

Metal Gear Solid is easily one of the most "unique" games to have come out during the fifth generation of console gaming. It's different not because of it's innovative narrative style but for the way… Read more

Although a short game, Metal Gear Solid is also a pretty good one

Most video games have the character generally killing any enemy that comes in your way, and find ways to support the weakness of the enemy. First person shooters give you a continuous flow of ammo to… Read more

A Soldiers Requim

Presentation: 5/5 What can I say? Metal Gear Solid has some of the best cinematics on the ps1. The Intro cutscene sets the mood for the whole game. As soon as you pop in the disc, you want to stay for… Read more

MGS FTW

My first experience with the Metal Gear Solid series was MGS2: Sons of Liberty, but it was MGS3: Snake Eater that really hooked me. It's not often in gaming that you will find innovative gameplay, com… Read more

MGS PS1 Review

Metal Gear Solid was Hideo Kojima's first shot at the metal gear franchise, and his first attempt was a masterpiece. Metal Gear Solid takes place on a terrorist military base where a super nuclear wea… Read more

Epic

Metal Gear Solid for the original Playstation really defined the stealth action genre. Actually it started it single handed. For one the game is incredibly cinematic when it comes to its in-game cutsc… Read more

Never played it? Then hurry up and buy it.

Let's see...Metal?Gear?Solid?You must've heard that name somewhere before.If you haven't,then shame on you.I think that Hideo Kojima did a fantastic job with this game,and with plenty of cutscenes and… Read more

NO GAME WILL EVER COME CLOSE TO THE PERFECTION OF MGS

Amazing, life-like visuals make you do a double take. "Am I watching a movie or is this Metal Gear Solid?" you'll find yourself shouting almost every time you see a FMV or "cut scene" as they're calli… Read more

Metal Gear Solid Review for PS1

This game is the first in a series of amazing games. The story is incredibly in-depth, the game play is incredibly fun, and the voice acting is terrific. Though the game takes about an hour to get com… Read more

An outstanding achievement in videogames

Metal Gear Solid for the Playstation is in many ways a groundbreaking game. Never before have games felt like an interactive movie this way. With good graphics, great voice acting, an interesting stor… Read more

Metal Gear Solid. A triumph as strong as the name suggests.

Almost ten years since Metal Gear Solid was released on Playstation and I finally finished it. What the hell took me so long? When FOXHOUND forms as a terrorist organisation, led by Liquid Snake, Soli… Read more

Greater than the some of it's parts.

When MGS4 was released I knew I wanted to play it but wouldn't be able to because I don't have the money to buy a PS3 so I decided to play through MGS1 since that's the only one I haven't played throu… Read more

Classic.

Metal Gear Solid was the first in the series to be released on the Playstation console. At the time of its release, this game set a new standard for the depth of quality an action game could have. It… Read more

Metal Gear Solid Review

Capsule Review: Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid is undeniably important. It is also undeniably divisive. You'll either be infuriated by the inescapable lecture on the horror of nuclear war (just in ca… Read more

Excellent best game out on Playstation

Metal Gear Solid is an excellent game for anyone. If you have never played the series then it doesn't matter you can pick up and play this game easily. The way the game combines stealth with action is… Read more

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