Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 94 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 83 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 94
  3. Negative: 0 out of 94
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  1. CNET
    Aug 21, 2025
    Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater looks fantastic, runs smoothly and offers plenty to do after the credits roll -- all while being a remake of arguably the best entry in the series. Fans are going to love it. If you've never played MGS3 and are curious, this remake is a must. But if that doesn't describe you, it's not an immediate pick-up.
  2. Polygon
    Aug 22, 2025
    Metal Gear Solid Delta breathes new life into Snake Eater, making the classic Cold War stealth adventure look and play better than ever. Konami has said that it’s starting its Metal Gear Solid remake plans with Snake Eater, specifically because of its chronological place in the franchise. Based on how well Delta turned out, I’m excited to see where Konami’s remake resources go next, hoping for more lavishly polished remakes of games that, at least mechanically, may not hold up so well. But I also hope that Konami exhibits a bit more confidence next time, and takes more chances with Kojima’s work. He’s moved on, and so should the team overseeing the future of Metal Gear.
  3. The Verge
    Aug 28, 2025
    Without the benefit of nostalgia, my perspective — that is, someone who is experienced with all the other Metal Gear games but has not touched this one — puts me in a weird space. The gorgeous visuals and eccentric story make it appear like a perfect fit for me. But Delta left me feeling frustrated in its (deliberately designed) helplessness and old-school structure. It left me wanting to be anywhere else rather than in the jungles with that beloved weirdo Snake.