• Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Mar 9, 2004
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  1. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    I loved this game, the new cinematics were just amazing, the new mechanics were necessary and made the whole experience so much better.
  2. Jun 16, 2023
    0
    Okay. I wanna know RIGHT NOW who keeps telling people this game is good. Seriously! PLAY THE ORIGINAL, ****
  3. May 1, 2023
    9
    I played mgs 1 for the first time on gamecube. I loved resident evil style games. But I was far from stealth games. At first, I started stealth games with tenchu ​​and splinter cell. But while playing mgs, I saw that stealth was not that important, actually it was exactly what I wanted. Although it wasn't very action-packed, it was very entertaining. Using a weapon, especially with theI played mgs 1 for the first time on gamecube. I loved resident evil style games. But I was far from stealth games. At first, I started stealth games with tenchu ​​and splinter cell. But while playing mgs, I saw that stealth was not that important, actually it was exactly what I wanted. Although it wasn't very action-packed, it was very entertaining. Using a weapon, especially with the first person view. Hideo Kojima aimed to make a game like a movie. That's why Gameplay and Level design are simple and minimal. But still enough. Kojima put a lot of emphasis on character. Each character has their own unique traits. Beautifully written characters. Voiceovers are very good. The story and overall setup of the game is good. There are lots of twists. However, some dialogues are very long and sometimes repetitive. Sometimes we talk about our private lives in the middle of war. This is also a bit strange. But overall I enjoyed it. A must-play game is a good experience. Expand
  4. Dec 12, 2022
    10
    Anyone who tells you that the original (MGS 1 on PS1) is better than this Remaster is lying to themselves. Yes, the original was awesome upon its release, but the dated graphics, controls, and camera completely weigh it down in modern times. Twin Snakes is the superior version of the game, and it's the best way to play it. If you haven't played it (and enjoy the Metal Gear series) you needAnyone who tells you that the original (MGS 1 on PS1) is better than this Remaster is lying to themselves. Yes, the original was awesome upon its release, but the dated graphics, controls, and camera completely weigh it down in modern times. Twin Snakes is the superior version of the game, and it's the best way to play it. If you haven't played it (and enjoy the Metal Gear series) you need to play this game immediately. This game laid the foundation for MGS 2, Snake Eater, and all of the subsequent masterpieces in the series. Although it's pricey and hard to find these days, do yourself a favor and play this game! Expand
  5. Nov 15, 2022
    7
    Este juego me lo pasé mucho después de su lanzamiento, quizá por eso no lo disfruté como me esperaba. Sin embargo, es un juego único e indispensable para los fans de juegos de sigilo.
  6. May 12, 2022
    10
    This game is a literal collaboration With Sigeru Miumoto and Hideo Kajimo...Two of the industries most acclaimed game directors and creators. It's every bit as fun and wierd as you would expect and it a product that will never be replicated..
  7. Mar 10, 2022
    10
    I feel Silicon Knights really did a great job with remaking MGS. With Konami's help, they took the story and characters from MGS and added updated gameplay taken from MGS: Sons of Liberty, a new and epic soundtrack and a great graphical presentation. Also, with the help of Ryuhei Kitamura (one of Japan's most gifted directors) they've created some of the most impressive real-timeI feel Silicon Knights really did a great job with remaking MGS. With Konami's help, they took the story and characters from MGS and added updated gameplay taken from MGS: Sons of Liberty, a new and epic soundtrack and a great graphical presentation. Also, with the help of Ryuhei Kitamura (one of Japan's most gifted directors) they've created some of the most impressive real-time cinematics in a video game ever. The most impressive involving a certain Cyborg Ninja.

    The graphics are more on par with MGS2 and in some places even better. Some textures look a lot better while some look rather plain. As for character models, they all look great except for one or two, but even then they are still very decent. The voice actors who did the original are all back (and even a new one) and of excellent quality like every other MGS game. Although they changed some of the characters accents and changed one characters original va they did just as great a job as in the original. Liquid Snake sounds even better this time around. Anyways, if you like Action/Stealth games then this is exactly what you want. The original MGS single handedly created the Stealth genre and after playing The Twin Snakes, it's easy to see why they remade such a great game. With one of the best and most intriguing stories and some of the most memorable characters in a video game ever, it's very easy to recommend this game.

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  9. Aug 22, 2021
    9
    The Twin Snakes was a great way to port over a classic with a new edition to the Gamecube.
  10. Jun 20, 2021
    9
    Story, Music, and dialogue fits amazingly well together and has extremely creative scenes that involve fourth wall breaking. Banger introduction to the series and I would love a remaster of this in 2022 or near future. Only slight problem I have is the first person mechanic but everything is amazing!
  11. Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Stunning for the time. Style is unique and polished untill shine can be seen from the engine and levels. Story is amazing, though over the top sometimes, but one of the BEST voice acting in games, absolutely top notch. Even skipping through voice acting at your second playthrough still the gameplay is great. Controls did not age well. Hard to get used to. Takes a while getting used to theStunning for the time. Style is unique and polished untill shine can be seen from the engine and levels. Story is amazing, though over the top sometimes, but one of the BEST voice acting in games, absolutely top notch. Even skipping through voice acting at your second playthrough still the gameplay is great. Controls did not age well. Hard to get used to. Takes a while getting used to the engine but once you do theres nothing like it. Expand
  12. Jul 25, 2020
    8
    Gostei principalmente da História incrível jogabilidade no começo difícil quando se pega o jeito fica facil.
  13. Jul 5, 2020
    9
    Um jogo viciante, uma história digna de um filme de ação e um dos berços do stealth representados em um remake exclusivo de GameCube, mas poderia ser multiplataforma.
  14. Mar 20, 2020
    9
    I discover the licence with this game, and wow, even in 2020 I understand why it's been such a great success at the time. Solid story, good gameplay, I loved how the cinematics are built.
  15. Apr 16, 2019
    10
    Amazing remake of a PlayStation Classic. The GameCube graphics look fantastic for a remake of MGS1. The game takes the gameplay from MGS2 and adds it to MGS1. The new gameplay makes guards tougher to deal with than in the original as the guards can hear better, see better, and I believe are over all tougher. The cutscenes look great and have lots of dramatic slowdown and bullet time whichAmazing remake of a PlayStation Classic. The GameCube graphics look fantastic for a remake of MGS1. The game takes the gameplay from MGS2 and adds it to MGS1. The new gameplay makes guards tougher to deal with than in the original as the guards can hear better, see better, and I believe are over all tougher. The cutscenes look great and have lots of dramatic slowdown and bullet time which I am perfectly fine with as Hideo Kohima wanted the original game to be like an Anime. Great game and easy to pick up and play. Expand
  16. Oct 15, 2017
    9
    Without comparison to the PSX original, Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes is a great game in its own right. Every cutscene and codec conversation is filled with characters that speak so believably and empathetically that you want to hear more. The level design is excellent, and will keep you sneaking around for hours. You might have to get used to the odd controls, but once you do, playingWithout comparison to the PSX original, Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes is a great game in its own right. Every cutscene and codec conversation is filled with characters that speak so believably and empathetically that you want to hear more. The level design is excellent, and will keep you sneaking around for hours. You might have to get used to the odd controls, but once you do, playing as Snake makes you feel so powerful that you'll never want to go back. It has some confusing moments, but 140.85 means you'll always have help when you need it. The story is compelling and interesting, and you'll be sad when it's over. Excellent game. Expand
  17. Aug 7, 2016
    10
    Metal Gear Solid Twin Snakes is an interesting game. It was a collaboration between Nintendo and Silicon Knights. Twin Snakes is a remake or the PS1 classic Metal Gear Solid. The story is given new life and a fresh coat of paint. The most obvious is the graphical overhaul. Using the same mechanics and engine as MGS2: Sons of Liberty the Twin Snakes remains one of GC's best. The new visualsMetal Gear Solid Twin Snakes is an interesting game. It was a collaboration between Nintendo and Silicon Knights. Twin Snakes is a remake or the PS1 classic Metal Gear Solid. The story is given new life and a fresh coat of paint. The most obvious is the graphical overhaul. Using the same mechanics and engine as MGS2: Sons of Liberty the Twin Snakes remains one of GC's best. The new visuals and mechanics make the game the definitive version in my opinion.

    Now some might say that Twin Snakes was too over the top. I find this ironic considering the Metal Gear series as a whole is over the top. I call this the Over the top fallacy. The very premise of Metal Gear is itself over the top. A lone super soldier infiltrating an enemy base to destroy a bipedal nuclear armed robot is certifiably over the top on its own.

    If you have a gamecube and haven't played this and are looking for a classic? Look no further. This is simply one of the best.
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  18. Jul 20, 2016
    9
    The remake of the classic MGS is as awesome as the original , heck, you even see Solid Snake act like a badass character . The gorgeous graphics is a nice paint for the crude visuals of the old one. Silicon Knights added some new scenes to the old cut scenes , like a better interaction with Snake vs our favorite Cyborg Ninja. While Metal Gear Solid Twin Snake is just an update to the old
  19. Jan 31, 2016
    8
    Metal Gear Solid The Twin Snakes is a title that aims to revive the original Metal Gear Solid, by giving it better graphics, and adding all of the MGS2 mechanics to it. Well,does it work? The answer is yes and no, the cut scenes in Twin Snakes are like the MGS2 cut scenes, except washed out and saturated, which makes them very cringey to watch. I would honestly rather watch the originalMetal Gear Solid The Twin Snakes is a title that aims to revive the original Metal Gear Solid, by giving it better graphics, and adding all of the MGS2 mechanics to it. Well,does it work? The answer is yes and no, the cut scenes in Twin Snakes are like the MGS2 cut scenes, except washed out and saturated, which makes them very cringey to watch. I would honestly rather watch the original PS1 pixelated cut scenes than watch the ones in Twin Snakes. The gameplay is exactly the same as the gameplay in Sons Of Liberty. I have already gone over the story of MGS1 in my other review. One other problem in this game is i don't understand why this game is a GameCube exclusive, a lot of PS3 and XBOX 360 players could really benefit trying this game out. Apart from that, Twin Snakes is a worthy remake of the PS1 classic. Expand
  20. Nov 9, 2015
    10
    Metal Gear Solid Twin Snakes is an interesting game. It was a collaboration between Nintendo and Silicon Knights. Twin Snakes is a remake or the PS1 classic Metal Gear Solid. The story is given new life and a fresh coat of paint. The most obvious is the graphical overhaul. Using the same mechanics and engine as MGS2: Sons of Liberty the Twin Snakes remains one of GC's best. The new visualsMetal Gear Solid Twin Snakes is an interesting game. It was a collaboration between Nintendo and Silicon Knights. Twin Snakes is a remake or the PS1 classic Metal Gear Solid. The story is given new life and a fresh coat of paint. The most obvious is the graphical overhaul. Using the same mechanics and engine as MGS2: Sons of Liberty the Twin Snakes remains one of GC's best. The new visuals and mechanics make the game the definitive version in my opinion.

    Now some might say that Twin Snakes was too over the top. I find this ironic considering the Metal Gear series as a whole is over the top. I call this the Over the top fallacy. The very premise of Metal Gear is itself over the top. A lone super soldier infiltrating an enemy base to destroy a bipedal nuclear armed robot is certifiably over the top on its own.

    If you have a gamecube and haven't played this and are looking for a classic? Look no further. This is simply one of the best.
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  21. Mar 23, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game! Never played metal gear solid so I decided to pick this one up since Ive heard great things about this version as well as better graphics. I love it! Such a great stealth game! Highly recommend it!
  22. Nov 15, 2014
    10
    Nintendo consoles get awesome metal gear remakes. I recommend both this and snake eater 3d. I really enjoyed this. Awesome game. The cutscenes are more badass, I don't see why they get hate.
  23. May 28, 2014
    9
    Graphics: 8.5 Sound: 10 Gameplay: 9.5 Fun/Story: 10

    One of the best games all time remastered for GC with improved graphics. Although GC possibilities were not explored to the maximum and the result it´s 9 game, that should be 10, if the visuals were even better.
  24. Feb 9, 2014
    10
    Metal Gear solid the twin snakes is a remake/ re packageing of Metal Gear Solid 1 and Metal Gear Solid 2 rleased for the nintendo gamecube. I cant say anything about this game that hasent alreayd been said. THis games cinematic gameplay cutscenes boss fights music chracters writing voice acting and controls are all so perfectly ace its orgasmic. THIS GETS MY COMPLETIONIST RATING OF: COMPLETE IT
  25. Dec 18, 2013
    8
    If you can play this version over the original. The only people that critizises it seems to be playstation fanboys. Gameplay is much improved and agraphics are the same as MGS2.
  26. Oct 21, 2013
    10
    the best nintendo gamecube game
    well...the second,after resident evil 4
    its an awesome game. it had a good gameplay
    better graphics and a good story
    the twin snake was excellent
  27. Jun 26, 2013
    9
    Take all the awesome advancements of Metal Gear Solid 2, mix them together with Metal Gear Solid, and what do you get? The Twin Snakes.

    This is an awesome remake of the original PS1 classic with all the improvements of its sequel. The stealth is great, the boss battles are ridiculous, and the story is compelling. A must buy for anyone with a Gamecube.
  28. Jun 12, 2013
    9
    The original Metal Gear Solid on the PSone virtually invented the stealth genre. Alongside its original gameplay and clever set pieces it featured a twisting narrative, in which Solid Snake attempted to infiltrate an Alaskan nuclear missile disposal facility occupied by a terrorist organization, which took story telling in video games to a new level.

    A few years later Metal Gear Solid 2
    The original Metal Gear Solid on the PSone virtually invented the stealth genre. Alongside its original gameplay and clever set pieces it featured a twisting narrative, in which Solid Snake attempted to infiltrate an Alaskan nuclear missile disposal facility occupied by a terrorist organization, which took story telling in video games to a new level.

    A few years later Metal Gear Solid 2 was released. Adding tighter controls, including first person aiming, and much improved graphics it never quite lived up to the original. With Twin Snakes however gamers where given the best of both worlds as series creator Hideo Kojima teams up with Nintendo to remake his original masterpiece with the controls and graphics of its sequel. The result is the ultimate Metal Gear Solid experience.
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  29. Aug 1, 2012
    8
    Awesome game. A bit too cheesy and over the top though. Lessens the realness that the other games evoke.
  30. Feb 23, 2012
    10
    havent played it? go buy a gamecube right now and pick this game up. just as good as the original, just with better graphics. story is fantastic, fun easter egg things, stealth camo is awsome, the ninja is great. voice acting, controls are the same as mgs2. the first title in the american saga of metal gear solid 10/10

Awards & Rankings

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7
#7 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
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#8 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2004
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 54
  2. Negative: 0 out of 54
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    90
    9 / 8 / 10 / 9 - 36 platinum [Vol 798; 2 Apr 2004]
  2. The A.I. of the genome soldiers has been drastically improved—they're able to hear and see you much better, even from above and below. If Snake is detected, they'll coordinate their searches and look in every room—and when it comes to looking under nondescript orange boxes, they're total jerks.
  3. There's not much here to renew interest for old fans (save the most dedicated), but for everyone else prepare to be amazed - Solid Snake is back!