Metal Gear Solid HD Collection

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  1. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    Three wonderful action games remastered for HD by Blue Point Games. If you've never played them before, this is the best way to do so. I would rate this collection with a 9.1 out of 10.
  2. hector_bcn98
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Si no es la mejor recolección de la historia de los videojuegos, poco le falta.
  3. Onlyclassicvg1
    Oct 4, 2022
    10
    The Little Mermaid is one of my top 5 favorite princess movies, one of my top 10 favorite romance movies, one of my favorite Disney and animated movies, one of my favorite musical movies, and one of my favorite movies of all time. The soundtrack is stupendous especially the songs Pa
  4. chrisdan23
    Jun 9, 2022
    9
    Das von Bluepoint umgesetzte HD Remake der Hideo Kojima Klassiker beinhalten im Kern vor allem die beiden PS2 Ableger des Franchises "Sons of Liberty" und das herausragende "Snake Eater". Vor allem letzterer Teil profitiert so auch enorm von der Bearbeitung durch Bluepoint und lohnt sich in schicker HD Optik und hochauflösenden Texturen auch für alle, die das Original bereits gespieltDas von Bluepoint umgesetzte HD Remake der Hideo Kojima Klassiker beinhalten im Kern vor allem die beiden PS2 Ableger des Franchises "Sons of Liberty" und das herausragende "Snake Eater". Vor allem letzterer Teil profitiert so auch enorm von der Bearbeitung durch Bluepoint und lohnt sich in schicker HD Optik und hochauflösenden Texturen auch für alle, die das Original bereits gespielt haben. Für viele Fans der Serie, hat MGS3 die typische Metal Gear Formel aus Schleichmissionen, gelegentlichen Actionpassagen und cineastischen Cut Scenes, von allen Ablegern des Franchises am flüssigsten und ausbalanciertesten umgesetzt. Das abgedrehte Charakterdesign und die phänomenalen Bossfights tun ihr übriges dazu, dass die Metal Gear Solid HD Collection hier noch vor dem Nachfolger "Guns of the Patriots" gelistet wird. Hinsichtlich des Gameplays haben die Remaster Versionen der PS2 Klassiker nämlich deutlich mehr zu bieten, als das schon fast pervers Story- und Cut-Scene lastige MGS4. Wer also erst mit diesem oder gar einem "Phantom Pain" in die Serie eingestiegen ist, sollte sich die HD Collection der Kojima Klassiker in keinem Fall entgehen lassen.… Expand
  5. 3diculous
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    I am writing this review after finishing all the games in the series. I never played the games when I was a child but have seen references and memes growing up.
    I played the games for the first time with this collection. I'll leave a short review for each title here.
    This collection I picked up on PSN for $37 aud (from memory). this price is good for the content I got considering local    I am writing this review after finishing all the games in the series. I never played the games when I was a child but have seen references and memes growing up.
    I played the games for the first time with this collection. I'll leave a short review for each title here.

    This collection I picked up on PSN for $37 aud (from memory). this price is good for the content I got considering local 2nd hand versions are roughly $50 for some reason.

    Generally these games have aged. The controls are dated but manageable. Graphics (dispute the HD Facelift) in some cases aged well and in other cases not so much.

    I give MGS2 Sons Of Liberty a 7/10. pretty ok gameplay but the dead cell members and their fights are not too interesting. The story swapping main characters early wasn't a great choice but 'Pliskin' was a fun supporting character. Raiden in an ok MC but lacks charisma compared to Snake.
    Not a bad game overall.

    MGS3 Snake Eater is a 9/10 game dispute questionable hitboxes with CQC. I'm not too sure if it was the HD collection and looking it up no one really has the same issue that I saw. It might have just been me.
    MGS3 is probably the best character driven story of the series with the main conflict being between the MC and his mentor. good gameplay and level layouts. plenty of good boss fights but some of the Cobra unit could have BEEn better. plenty of good interactions with supporting characters (though somewhat awkward and the 'humour' being pretty dry).
    The other main antagonists are pretty fun in different ways. Ocelot being a recurring enemy throughout the story is fun and the leader of enemy forces Volgin is a big dumb cartoonish villain.
    I enjoyed this game a lot for what it was.

    MGS Peace Walker I Have to give a 5/10. I previously thought that this game suffered from being made for the PSP. however I finished MGS4 recently and I have changed my mind a little. My problems haven't changed but Peace Walker being released 2 years after MGS4 is a decent return to form.
    I enjoyed the comic style cutscenes and boss fights but most of the general gameplay and base management was a slog. Though slamming enemies into walls never really got old.
    I found the level structure and most enemy AI to be lacking but again if you can forgive the hardware is use than you will enjoy this game.
    I couldn't really get over it unfortunately and didn't like most of the game.

    Also don't forget MGS3 comes with the original Metal gear games made for MSX.

    Both Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2 Solid Snake Get 6/10 from me.
    I had a few experience with NES and Sega Mega Drive games growing up. Returning to the era was a nice novelty at first but quickly wore off.
    I did not hate playing these games but I didn't find it too fun either.
    a lot of progression is about finding the right thing or finding the right place to be. The key cards are obnoxious to deal with (less so in MG2).
    MG1 is a basic game. running around enemies and dodging bullet sprites for the most part. Being as old as the game is, it isn't a bad first game in the series.
    MG2 fixes a few issues with the original with a better UI but in places is hard to play and progress. overall I liked MG2 better but also found myself more frustrated with it at the same time.

    A great collection and one worth getting for people new to the series.    … Expand
  6. gamingmachinery
    May 21, 2021
    10
    this game is the worst evar!!,
    there is no first person cardboard boxing. kojima was mad because of this review...
  7. mrnice
    Jun 17, 2020
    8
    The games just don't hold up very well. MGS games rely heavily on presentation, with polish and graphics being much more important than gameplay. The graphics hold up pretty well, but I just value gameplay much more than presentation. I felt disappointed in MGS 2 as I was playing it. The creativity in the game felt like gimmicks. MGS 3 had better gameplay but also felt like it would haveThe games just don't hold up very well. MGS games rely heavily on presentation, with polish and graphics being much more important than gameplay. The graphics hold up pretty well, but I just value gameplay much more than presentation. I felt disappointed in MGS 2 as I was playing it. The creativity in the game felt like gimmicks. MGS 3 had better gameplay but also felt like it would have been a movie/anime. Still, these games are very polished and important for video game history.… Expand
  8. Khazar2
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    The best HD collection available till this day. The only bad thing that can be said about the poor controls.
  9. MaxPayneIsGod
    Oct 30, 2019
    8
    Having played through MGS2 and 3 on PS2 many years ago, then MGS2 on 360 I felt I'd hit the trifecta. I haven't touched Peace Walker and never will get the chance.
    Sons of Liberty and Snake Eater are both fantastic experiences, sure they verge on the ridiculous most of the time but they're still very good.
    Graphically they still look pretty and the sheer volume of content means you get    Having played through MGS2 and 3 on PS2 many years ago, then MGS2 on 360 I felt I'd hit the trifecta. I haven't touched Peace Walker and never will get the chance.
    Sons of Liberty and Snake Eater are both fantastic experiences, sure they verge on the ridiculous most of the time but they're still very good.
    Graphically they still look pretty and the sheer volume of content means you get bang for your buck.
    The controls still take a while to get used to and will probably never get the upgrade they need.
    The whole Raiden thing in MGS2 never had an effect on me because MGS2 was the first MGS I played. This makes MGS2 my favourite in the series basically because everything was foreign and new. The whole sneaker concept was a huge change from the Duke Nukems and Dark Forces that were around at the time.
    Snake Eater was too campy for me, all the pervy first person views and sexually weird scenarios (which are littered throughout the series) were too overt for my liking in this outing and took away from the experience.
    This collection is a must for MGS fans, even if you've already played them, and if you've never played them you really should.
    If you can look past the convoluted story and supernatural bosses you've got yourself some seriously good gaming ahead of you.    … Expand
  10. Razzee
    Jul 20, 2019
    9
    All the three games present in this package aged extremely well and are on par with modern titles in several aspects. However, I had to give it a score of 9 since both MGS2 and MGS3 freeze during some cutscenes, both are not compatible with DualShock 4 and, besides that, the first game is missing - there is no code to claim it on the PlayStation Store either. I'd like to see them remadeAll the three games present in this package aged extremely well and are on par with modern titles in several aspects. However, I had to give it a score of 9 since both MGS2 and MGS3 freeze during some cutscenes, both are not compatible with DualShock 4 and, besides that, the first game is missing - there is no code to claim it on the PlayStation Store either. I'd like to see them remade with enhanced graphics as seen in the stupid pachinko machines developed by Konami.… Expand
  11. BasilZero
    Mar 5, 2019
    10
    Game: Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
    Genre: Action/Stealth
    Developer: Kojima Productions Publisher: Konami System: Playstation 3 (PS3) Year of Release: 2011 Length of Playthrough: 71 Hours Total Score: 96/100 Value Score: 9.6/10 • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 10/10 • GamePlay: 10/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 7/10 • Length: 10/10 • Replay Value: 10/10 •    Game: Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
    Genre: Action/Stealth
    Developer: Kojima Productions
    Publisher: Konami
    System: Playstation 3 (PS3)
    Year of Release: 2011
    Length of Playthrough: 71 Hours

    Total Score: 96/100
    Value Score: 9.6/10

    • Story: 10/10
    • Characters: 10/10
    • GamePlay: 10/10
    • Graphics: 9/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 7/10
    • Length: 10/10
    • Replay Value: 10/10
    • Player Value: 10/10

    Pros
    +Includes a total of five games: Metal Gear, Metal Gear II, Metal Gear Solid 2 HD, Metal Gear Solid 3 HD, and Metal Gear Sold Peace Walker HD
    +All games in 720p in 60 FPS
    +Trophy support for MGS2, MGS3 and MGSPW
    +All additional content from expanded versions for MGS2 and MGS3 included
    +Transfarring feature for MGSPW to be compatible with the PSP version

    Cons
    -Does not include the original Metal Gear Solid game unless you buy the Legacy collection    … Expand
  12. AKthaBeast
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    Three great games on one disc with updated graphics and mechanics. Plus playing Peace Walker with a controller makes this game so much easier
  13. arnan34official
    Feb 21, 2018
    9
    Great job adding subsistance versions of PS2 and Peace Walker from PSP. Good Collection!
  14. PresidentTrump
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    With this, you get to play every Metal Gear game straight from your PS3. You have Metal Gear 1 and 2 in the MGS 3 menu. You have MGS2.3 and Peace Walker, you can digitally buy MGS1, buy physical copies for 4 and 5. With the Legacy Collection, you get MGS 1 and 4 with it, leaving you just to buy MGS 5. Required if you want to experience the Metal Gear series.
  15. HTGamer
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    Metal Gear Solid HD Collection is one of the best collections out there. It contains 5 Metal Gear games (MGS 2, MGS 3, MGS Peace Walker, and emulations of Metal Gear 1 and Metal Gear 2 inside MGS 3), but Metal Gear Solid is missing from the disc (no worries, it's available on PSN to download, but you have to buy it separately).

    These games are all time classics. MGS 3 is still highly    Metal Gear Solid HD Collection is one of the best collections out there. It contains 5 Metal Gear games (MGS 2, MGS 3, MGS Peace Walker, and emulations of Metal Gear 1 and Metal Gear 2 inside MGS 3), but Metal Gear Solid is missing from the disc (no worries, it's available on PSN to download, but you have to buy it separately).

    These games are all time classics. MGS 3 is still highly playable and remains by far the best entry in the series (no, the original Metal Gear Solid isn't the best, sorry). MGS 2 is a controversial game because of Raiden and the conspiracy theory-filled story plus the long cut-scenes (I loved all of those things critics hated XD), but it's still great to play and enjoy. Peace Walker is another great game but it had the misfortune of being originally a PSP game and is erroneously considered just a spin-off in the same way as Portable Ops and Metal Gear Acid. But all these games have been remastered by Bluepoint Studios, so they run at 60 fps and graphics are scaled up nicely at 720p resolution. The old Metal Gear games though are products of their era (they originally released during the NES hayday), so if you play them brace yourselves for some serious difficulty, clunky controls and almost no save points. Typical of NES-era games. Another bonus feature is "Transfarring", a method of transfering your save files between PS3 and PS Vita, so you can play the games either at home or on the go.

    I can't recommend this collection enough. Every gamer and fan should get this epic bundle which is rivaled only by The Master Chief Collection on Xbox One. Now if Konami made it available on PS4 (perhaps along with MGS 4 and MGS 1) it would be the absolute collection for the best saga in gaming.    … Expand
  16. marcelus
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    This was made with so much respect for the original games that is a blueprint on how to port games for other companies. One of the best HD Collection aside ICO | Shadow of the Colossus HD Collection.
  17. chrisjb1983
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Captivating stories, excellent character building, stunning graphics for the early 2000's make this collection a must own. MGS 2 inroduces us to new characters and completely overhauls the MGS series from the first game. MGS 3 does more of the same with new settings, takes us back to the beginnings of lore for the franchise and adds survivalist gameplay. Peace Walker implements newCaptivating stories, excellent character building, stunning graphics for the early 2000's make this collection a must own. MGS 2 inroduces us to new characters and completely overhauls the MGS series from the first game. MGS 3 does more of the same with new settings, takes us back to the beginnings of lore for the franchise and adds survivalist gameplay. Peace Walker implements new gameplay as well as co-op, multi-level design and several new characters to the series. MGS franchise has always done a superb job of making each iteration of the following games feel fresh, properly continuing the vast story and adding several mechanics never before seen.

    You will be getting over 60 hours of gameplay with this collection and will be on a thrillride throughout.    … Expand
  18. andree1991
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    I was so damn happy when this came out. It made MGS3 which is my favourite game ever and made it SO MUCH BETTER. Better resolution, screen ratio, framerate, camera control. And it comes with equally improved MGS2 and Peace walker. This game is just one of those that you must get no matter on which console you play on. The only bad thing i can think about is that it doesn't have the monkeyI was so damn happy when this came out. It made MGS3 which is my favourite game ever and made it SO MUCH BETTER. Better resolution, screen ratio, framerate, camera control. And it comes with equally improved MGS2 and Peace walker. This game is just one of those that you must get no matter on which console you play on. The only bad thing i can think about is that it doesn't have the monkey hunting game and that playable dream sequence in the prison of MGS3 and the skateboarding minigame of MGS2. I would give it a 9.9 but its closer to tn and thats the closest i can rate it :/… Expand
  19. madigbick54
    Oct 9, 2015
    10
    This game.... oooh this game. this game is what you want to prove that you're a gamer. the 2nd game is amazing done everything right from the first game.amazing graphics from the original, good twist and turns in the story. The 3rd game. do i have to say anything....... no? ok. peace walker... might turn some people off with the more grindy rpg stuff, the art style and the monster hunterThis game.... oooh this game. this game is what you want to prove that you're a gamer. the 2nd game is amazing done everything right from the first game.amazing graphics from the original, good twist and turns in the story. The 3rd game. do i have to say anything....... no? ok. peace walker... might turn some people off with the more grindy rpg stuff, the art style and the monster hunter bosses (no.im not kidding).....but the game is so goddamn awesome that you're not gonna care about the problem.Now to the question...''should i buy the game?''.Yes. i think you should.you're either gonna like with the 2nd game. if not that you're maybe like peace walker and fall in love with the 3 game. Amazing stories,quality graphics and a tiny... tiny.... cluncky controls... very tiny problem. 10/10 must buy!… Expand
  20. tsakiym
    May 11, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Peace of art..I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it..............… Expand
  21. funkydoodycool
    May 4, 2015
    10
    One of the best "HD" collections on PS3, surpassing most simply for its great updating of the games included. Many HD mixes I've found to be lacking, really just highlighting the fact that things have moved on a lot between the PS2 and PS3 generations. It helps that the games here (actually I can't speak about Peace Walker as I have yet to play it on PSP OR in this collection) wereOne of the best "HD" collections on PS3, surpassing most simply for its great updating of the games included. Many HD mixes I've found to be lacking, really just highlighting the fact that things have moved on a lot between the PS2 and PS3 generations. It helps that the games here (actually I can't speak about Peace Walker as I have yet to play it on PSP OR in this collection) were amongst those that pushed their original hardware, but really you'd almost accept these as being from their current (now last) generation.

    IF you don't know what MGS is you won't even be looking at this. The series is famous as the best stealthy games, encouraging you to sneak around enemies rather than attack them head on.

    Crazy characters throughout, fun boss fights that require some brainpower and dexterity and very interesting (if weird and wacky) stories will drag you through all the games.

    The ONLY way to improve this collection would have been the inclusion of the first MGS game - although it does include Metal Gear 1 and 2 of the MSX as added bonuses.    … Expand
  22. AlienSpaceBats
    Apr 29, 2015
    9
    Pros:

    HD remastering is very well done, and all three games look crisp and crystal clear. Bonus content includes most of MGS2's Substance edition, the improved third person camera for MGS3, and both MSX Metal Gear games ("Metal Gear" and "Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake") Cons: Games might feel a little dated to some unfamiliar with the PS2 originals. No Secret Theater. ???    Pros:

    HD remastering is very well done, and all three games look crisp and crystal clear.

    Bonus content includes most of MGS2's Substance edition, the improved third person camera for MGS3, and both MSX Metal Gear games ("Metal Gear" and "Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake")

    Cons:

    Games might feel a little dated to some unfamiliar with the PS2 originals.

    No Secret Theater.

    ???

    Worth owning for MGS3 alone.    … Expand
  23. BaronMonaco
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    Well that's an easy game to mark, three unchallenged masterpiece brought back to life better looking that ever. Each of this game has a great story and more importantly a great gameplay with tons of little perks that ends up being one of the most critically acclaimed (and it's well deserved) saga of modern video games. I don't want spoil anything (even concerning the gameplay) so I won'tWell that's an easy game to mark, three unchallenged masterpiece brought back to life better looking that ever. Each of this game has a great story and more importantly a great gameplay with tons of little perks that ends up being one of the most critically acclaimed (and it's well deserved) saga of modern video games. I don't want spoil anything (even concerning the gameplay) so I won't say more, just if you never played those games before, go run and buy this collection.
    PS: What a loss for Konami to fire Hideo Kojima, a true genius of video games.    … Expand
  24. Dionysus777
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    What can you say its mgs. 3 metal gears on 1 disk. 2 excellent games and 1 good 1. If you've been around as long as i have u know what to expect. Never played peace walker before though. It does lack in depth and mechanics but thats understandable considering the system it comes from. Well if i hadnt played the crap out of these already id probably give it a 10. So if you haven't andWhat can you say its mgs. 3 metal gears on 1 disk. 2 excellent games and 1 good 1. If you've been around as long as i have u know what to expect. Never played peace walker before though. It does lack in depth and mechanics but thats understandable considering the system it comes from. Well if i hadnt played the crap out of these already id probably give it a 10. So if you haven't and can stand older style gameplay add a point.… Expand
  25. jeef1523
    Jul 4, 2013
    9
    This collection brings one of the best sagas in video game history to life once again.Every one of the games presented brings out a whole nostalgia and excitement to be able to play them once again, bringing all the marvelous stories that complete themselves in a wonderful way.
    Not only can you explore the oil-tanker as Raiden, as you can also play as the real Snake in hte middle of the    This collection brings one of the best sagas in video game history to life once again.Every one of the games presented brings out a whole nostalgia and excitement to be able to play them once again, bringing all the marvelous stories that complete themselves in a wonderful way.
    Not only can you explore the oil-tanker as Raiden, as you can also play as the real Snake in hte middle of the cold war in Russia and in Costa Rica, altogether in one single game.This whole bundle makes this HD collection one of Kojima's great choices.    … Expand
  26. Muuvinki
    Feb 25, 2013
    9
    Great HD collection, a must buy for any MGS fan. Amazing combat system, great storyline and stunningly beautiful graphics. If you haven't bought this already go ahead and get it.
  27. Avaliator
    Jan 19, 2013
    10
    Um presente da Konami para os fãs da quinta e sexta geração de consoles. O que realmente faltou foi o primeiro Metal Gear Solid, mas nada que comprometa a nostalgia.
  28. AgentAlex
    Nov 15, 2012
    10
    What have I been missing? Prior to this collection, I had never played any of the titles beyond Metal Gear Solid for the first PlayStation. We are truly lacking such fantastic storylines in modern gaming - and I feel it is sorely missed. I have even returned to the first MGS because of this collection and will soon finally get around to MGS4.
  29. Landon144
    Oct 30, 2012
    8
    Not much to tell. MGS2 & MGS3 HD are awesome, Peace Walker is OK, for being a PSP game ported to console. The HD os well done, however I missed some aspects from the old versions that were not included in these new versions. Really worth the money.
  30. Syriamn
    Oct 13, 2012
    8
    Only Played MGS 3 so far but what to say? It's a MGS, it´s a Hideo Kojima at his top level. Loved in every aspects with the exception of the dated controls. If the other two are as good as this i might have to raise my score.
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#14 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#30 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
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#25 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

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  1. GamingXP
    Mar 13, 2012
    90
    In the Metal Gear Solid – HD Collection fans and newbies alike will find an almost perfect adaption of the classic games.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 13, 2012
    92
    Features three different Metal Gear Solid games that have been improved graphically quite a bit. However, the basic gameplay remains unchanged, so there aren't any new changes to the old formula. This is only a good thing if you like the series' stealth action style of play but a very bad thing if you just hate sneaking around and prefer shooting your enemies. Nevertheless, even without any big changes this is still a great collection of some really good games for fans of the series. [March 2012]
  3. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Mar 4, 2012
    89
    Kojima-san spent most of his childhood in front of the television and always wanted to be a movie director. Even though he might not have made it to Hollywood, his genius and cinematic talent are what made this series and its characters so iconic. [March 2012, p.90]
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