Metal Gear Solid

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  1. ps_meta
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This is the greatest game from the Playstation 1 - truly ahead of its time!!
  2. VishalPatel
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    One of the greatest games from my childhood.

    MGS was one of the first games to popularise storytelling in games and movie like cutscenes. This isn't to say that is the only reason the game was great. The gameplay, shooting mechanics and stealth gameplay were groundbreaking back in 1998. The story, even today, is so immersive and leaving you wanting more. If you get a chance to    One of the greatest games from my childhood.

    MGS was one of the first games to popularise storytelling in games and movie like cutscenes.

    This isn't to say that is the only reason the game was great. The gameplay, shooting mechanics and stealth gameplay were groundbreaking back in 1998.

    The story, even today, is so immersive and leaving you wanting more. If you get a chance to play this game give it a whirl. Of course graphically it doesn't hold up today but for the story alone you will be entertained.

    Pros:
    gameplay mechanics such as stealth elements being brand new in gaming at the time.
    immersive story
    good array of weaponry

    Cons:
    graphics in todays world aren't great at all
    without playing MG1 and 2 from the 80s some story elements may get lost on you
    can be convoluted at times    … Expand
  3. angelgomez
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    me parece uno de los mejores juegos d la historia por su narrartiva y jugabilida me encanta este juego el mejor metal gear con el 3 lo puedes jugar hoy y te va a mantener jugando por saber lo que pasa
  4. Guo56
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece in both gaming history and is the most influential stealth game of all time, also Snake is a gaming icon.
  5. I_amnota_robot
    May 25, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of all time. The atmosphere is incredible, it has a rare quality, gritty, tense and immersive. There still isn't anything else like it, and in 1998 it was totally revolutionary.
  6. dA_kOr
    May 20, 2020
    9
    Eines der Spiele, die den Kauf der PlayStation 1 rechtfertigten.
    Auch heute noch, trotz der eingestaubten Optik, ein mitreißendes Spielerlebnis.
    Tipp: Vor dem Start eines neuen Spiels, lohnt sich ein Blick in das Briefing.
  7. TheeDannyB
    May 5, 2020
    9
    Such good memories, so many memorable moments not really seen again, sniper wolf and psycho mantis boss fights, getting merylls codec from the back of the physical case, just amazing.
  8. JonsGone
    Apr 25, 2020
    8
    Landmark game.
    Has aged noticeably but isnt unplayable.
    French dub is hilarious.
    Would benefit from a remake.
  9. CrusaderJP
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    The favorite game of many of us who had a PS1. It is also a film, with a plot of great tension, which perfectly accompanies its spy and infiltration gameplay.
  10. Michael_Brooks
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    The game came out a year before I was born, and I didn’t even play it all the way through until the mid-2010s, but surprisingly, I still had an absolute blast with it, and still do. It’s an amazing game that somehow stands the test of time even without Nostalgia Bias. I would definitely recommend this, even if you’re not into classic games.
  11. DH1987
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    I am 33 years old and have been gaming since I was a very small child. I have played many games from the Atari 2600 all the way thru the current generation. This sits comfortably within my top 5 games of all time. The top-notch voice acting, pacing, attention to detail, soundtrack, and engrossing atmosphere make this an absolute masterpiece. Admittedly, the controls have not aged well, butI am 33 years old and have been gaming since I was a very small child. I have played many games from the Atari 2600 all the way thru the current generation. This sits comfortably within my top 5 games of all time. The top-notch voice acting, pacing, attention to detail, soundtrack, and engrossing atmosphere make this an absolute masterpiece. Admittedly, the controls have not aged well, but if you can get past it you will still find a timeless piece of art. I've played through this game hundreds of times and still enjoy every second of every play-through.

    If you call yourself a gamer and for some reason you have not played this game, then you need to play it ASAP. And even if you have played it but it's been a while, then maybe you should play it again. :)    … Expand
  12. mrrealperson
    Feb 15, 2020
    9
    Игра явно опережает своё время в плане режиссёрской постановки катсцен. Кодзима всегда был Кодзимой, не состоявшимся кинорежиссёром, который решил пойти в игровую индустрию. Порой кажется, что катсцен слишком много, впрочем как и во всех остальных МГС. Однако, в первой игре они смотрятся непривычно, ибо игры с первой плойки в своём большинстве не отличались даже нарративным подходом, не тоИгра явно опережает своё время в плане режиссёрской постановки катсцен. Кодзима всегда был Кодзимой, не состоявшимся кинорежиссёром, который решил пойти в игровую индустрию. Порой кажется, что катсцен слишком много, впрочем как и во всех остальных МГС. Однако, в первой игре они смотрятся непривычно, ибо игры с первой плойки в своём большинстве не отличались даже нарративным подходом, не то что кинематографичными роликами. Угловатый графон с кинематографичными катсценами смотрится не обыденно, как будто кто-то из современных гейм-дизайнеров решил сделать игровое кинцо в стиле ps1. В остальном радуют креативные пробития 4й стены, подобные которым я не встречал ни в одной игре. Рекомендую играть именно на плейстейшене, так как есть парочка моментов, придуманных специально для приставки. Сюжет не сложный, но подан так, что голова может закружиться от количества детальной информации, слишком много диалогов, не каждый игрок готов к такому. Очень много военной драматургии, так что если такое не нравится, может не зайти. Кодзима гений, но игрушки его не для всех. По атмосфере ближе к инди-художественному произведению, чем к трипл-эй казуалке, будьте внимательны!… Expand
  13. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 12, 2020
    10
    Amazing piece of game that has really interesting boss fight ideas and its overall story and anti war message is great.
  14. Absoluteskerrrr
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    This is a true example of video games as art in my opinion, a true masterpiece of media itself. There aren’t that many games I’d actually call ‘masterpieces’ because it’s such a high standard term that I don’t think I could give to a lot of things, what I’m trying to say is this game is a rare case of perfection that takes full advantage of all of it’s items and creates one of the mostThis is a true example of video games as art in my opinion, a true masterpiece of media itself. There aren’t that many games I’d actually call ‘masterpieces’ because it’s such a high standard term that I don’t think I could give to a lot of things, what I’m trying to say is this game is a rare case of perfection that takes full advantage of all of it’s items and creates one of the most seem less masterful pieces of art ever created by man kind… Expand
  15. OminousFayth
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Metal Gear Solid is/was a breakthrough, genre-defining, cinematic game for the Playstation One. Revolutionary, and still relevant today. It's a quinessential classic, still worth playing in 2020 and beyond.
  16. tukumalu
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Memorable boss fight, complex plot and beautiful storytelling gave Kojima an unshakable reputation.
  17. sebastianali
    Jan 4, 2020
    6
    Si bien el juego es muy bueno en cuanto a música y historia (joder que pedazo de historia!), los gráficos no envejecieron bien a diferencia de otros juegos de PS1 que tienen expresiones faciales en los personajes y la jugabilidad varios problemas como lidiar con respawn de enemigos infinito, la cámara o lo torpe que puede ser a veces disparar con el arma. Hubiera estado bueno también queSi bien el juego es muy bueno en cuanto a música y historia (joder que pedazo de historia!), los gráficos no envejecieron bien a diferencia de otros juegos de PS1 que tienen expresiones faciales en los personajes y la jugabilidad varios problemas como lidiar con respawn de enemigos infinito, la cámara o lo torpe que puede ser a veces disparar con el arma. Hubiera estado bueno también que al terminar el juego en la dificultad máxima te den algo valioso, pero no. De todas formas, Metal Gear Solid revoluciono el genero de sigilo, y la manera de contar la historia en los videojuegos, y eso yo lo tengo en cuenta. Totalmente recomendado ;)… Expand
  18. Yukyon
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    Metal Gear solid is one of those rare cases where gameplay, soundtrack and storytelling are crefted with such atention to detail that it's impossible to not see why it's such an amazing game, and i risk to say, it could pretty much be the best PS1 game
  19. Ezcurra
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    Juego perfecto, doblaje al castellano maravilloso, una obra de arte...........
  20. Chepmor
    Nov 24, 2019
    8
    Loved this game. Even though I was really bad at it, the story was gripping and the genes and ant-nuclear themes were really interesting. Gameplay was a little weird and could have given more options at times. Not perfect, but great.
  21. SolidSovereign
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    You are Snake, a government agent on a mission to regain control of a secret nuclear weapons base from terrorist hands. --- a tactical espionage action shooter, developed by Hideo Kojima in 1998.

    Enough said. 10/10
    The greatest PS game to ever exist.

    Plot 10/10
    Setting 10/10
    Game-play 10/10
    Music/Sounds 10/10
    Replay-ability 10/10
  22. Enima
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    One of the most important video games of all time. It has no imperfections. Everything is so precise and soulful, truly an experience that you cannot recapture, fantastic. This is an example of what a video game should strive to be. Probably my most favorite game of all time.
  23. Japan_ab
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Simplemente decir que esta en el TOP 10 de la historia de los videojuegos, contiene tactica, espionaje, accion. Un detallazo el diazepan del juego, el tabaco... genial.
  24. ApexCryptLord
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    One of the best games ever made. Not a single game cant compete with this game, even modern games lack behind it.
  25. subspaceless
    Nov 4, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I didn't play this amazing game when it first released, and first played through it a year or two ago. I was expecting a very good game even before playing it, but in the opening hour or so, the game had already built up great expectations for the rest of the game. This is by far my favourite PS1 game. With great gameplay, characters, bosses, story and moments that stick with you for a long time after the end credits roll down the screen, this game is in my opinion, a masterpiece.

    The game has aged incredibly and has surprisingly good controls for a PS1 game. Stealth is exciting especially during tense parts of the game, with well crafted environments. While some sections of the gameplay are frustrating (particularly first person aiming), most is great. Characters are all unique, from the awesome Solid Snake to Colonel Campbell, Meryl, Otacon, Liquid Snake, Ocelot, Phsyco Mantis and others. Bosses are all well designed, my personal favourite being Phsyco Mantis with the crazy fourth wall breaks, which were unexpected on my first playthrough. All of the bosses show a human, emotional side by the end of the fight, which set a new standard for characters (the bad guys don't always have to be soulless) in video games. As well as this, fights like Sniper Wolf (the 2nd one) and Metal Gear REX were thrilling at first. The story still holds up to this day, with things like Metal Gear REX, the multiple twists, FOXDIE, Lés Infants Terrible (Big Boss, by extension) and Grey Fox. Many moments in this game will definitely stick with you after you've completed it.

    While certainly not my favourite game of all time, Metal Gear Solid set a new standard for the stealth genre, as well as video games as a whole.

    Everyone should play this game, it is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  26. s__e__n
    Oct 4, 2019
    10
    Lifechanging Game ! Best Game i ever played. Memorable Charakters and Story. Emotional Moments. Kojima is the best Game Creator on this Planet !
  27. rocco30
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    The greatest game of the 5th gen of consoles, and one of the greatest modern stories EVER told.
  28. dantah
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Amazing game. an inredible start to one of the greatest franchises ever ALL HAIL MGS!!
  29. brendo214
    Aug 9, 2019
    3
    Never before have I ever been as frustrated by a game than with Metal Gear Solid.
  30. xpedromx
    Jul 14, 2019
    10
    The game still amazes me after nearly 20 years fun gameplay good story and the best bosses of the franchise
  31. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jul 13, 2019
    10
    This PS1 classic is one of the greatest action games ever made. A sequel to the NES Metal Gear titles, it was a groundbreaking reinvention for the series that pushed Sony's first console to its maximum capabilities. A combination of James Bond movies, Rambo and Escape from New York, the game proudly wore its cinematic influences on it sleeve. MGS is one of the first video games thatThis PS1 classic is one of the greatest action games ever made. A sequel to the NES Metal Gear titles, it was a groundbreaking reinvention for the series that pushed Sony's first console to its maximum capabilities. A combination of James Bond movies, Rambo and Escape from New York, the game proudly wore its cinematic influences on it sleeve. MGS is one of the first video games that blended the presentation of a Hollywood blockbuster with innovative gameplay. It truly took the medium of interactive entertainment to a whole new level. Critics were blown away by its ambition and immersive breakthroughs. In September 2018, the game will be 20 years old. While obviously dated, it still has not lost any of its allure. A highly influential masterpiece, "Metal Gear Solid" is a must play. I would give it a 10 out of 10.… Expand
  32. dangyosabyss
    Jun 27, 2019
    10
    THE classic of classics. Even today in 2019 it is unmatched in terms of atmosphere. A more intelligent take on action instead of 'lol shoot the badguys'. A story brilliant enough to put weight behind your play and decisions. AKA The moment when video games became art.
  33. BigBossToo
    Jun 27, 2019
    10
    This is objectively and provably one of the greatest and most important games ever created... and I mean high on that list .. is probably say the 3 most important games ever made ( excluding pong ) are super Mario bros 1, street fighter 2 and Metal gear solid... you’d be hard pressed to find more influential games
  34. Razzee
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    I just finished this game, at a loss for words. I once played Metal Gear Solid on a PS1 when I was younger, but back then I was unable to finish the tutorial. It's incredible how well this game has aged, it made me lose any sense of time I had while playing it.
  35. ECB19
    Jun 9, 2019
    10
    Metal Gear Solid is simply One of the best games of all time, because was a innovative game, Also it is one of the best games of the first PlayStation.
    Metal Gear Solid has a great plot and with completely unexpected twists that contribute positively to the experience of whoever is playing it.
  36. Boonie2000
    Jun 9, 2019
    10
    Well I guess that is the best game of my life. I played it in my early age and I could not understand the plot and that is why liked everything about especially ost. The game was revolutionary when it was released on ps one. Everyone who had ps one will say that this MGS is on their list. It is a masterpiece!
  37. brockcheese
    Jun 5, 2019
    9
    As a contribution to the gaming industry this game is incredible. Inventing the stealth genre in such a way that almost all games owe something to this.
  38. SahilKChandio
    Jun 5, 2019
    10
    One of the best video games of all time!! There's no doubt that this game is an absolute masterpiece! This game is literally perfect in every way. Amazing story by the master director Hideo Kojima and the birth of one of gaming's most beloved and best franchises! I cant recommend this beauty enough just give it a shot and you'll be blown away as well.
  39. Princejojo
    May 16, 2019
    10
    Amazing game. Played it through. Even holds up by today's standards and the story is extremely in depth. I shall go onto play MGS 2. I love it
  40. chatskyisretard
    Mar 7, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece.
    Great game even now.
    Diverse gameplay, interesting story, cinematic cutscenes - that's all about Metal Gear Solid (1998).
  41. MudRipChar
    Mar 5, 2019
    10
    It's a masterpiece in every way that a game can be. It has more thrills and plot twists than the biggest Hollywood blockbuster, yet it does things that only a video game can accomplish. The 4th wall breaks are ingenious. In form and function, everything about this game works wonderfully.
  42. lidwang
    Mar 1, 2019
    7
    The gamplay was really ahead of its time, specailly in the first zone of the game(the one which snows a lot). Although the story is good, they really overexplain everything and i really didin't get any more out of the game besides "war bad", bu this doesn't stop this game from being one of the best games in the ps1.
  43. Dperks
    Feb 23, 2019
    8
    I was shocked to play this game for the first time and say wow this holds up. Now I wont go in to detail with this game but the plot is interesting and is what really drives the game because the actual game play while has some real in depth things about it is the most dated part of the game and can be honestly frustrating basically the playing threw the story is fun but playing threw theI was shocked to play this game for the first time and say wow this holds up. Now I wont go in to detail with this game but the plot is interesting and is what really drives the game because the actual game play while has some real in depth things about it is the most dated part of the game and can be honestly frustrating basically the playing threw the story is fun but playing threw the game is not as good but after giving the game time to sit the good will stick with you over the bad bits.… Expand
  44. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    Great game. Very new play styles that when you look back don't seem much but at the time just blew you out of the water.
  45. PrinceWolf
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    PREGI
    - Una pietra miliare capace di cambiare la vita di un videogiocatore.
    - La miglior trama e i più grandi personaggi di sempre. - Ogni piccolo dettaglio della giocabilità ibrida tra stealth e action era a quel tempo un autentico miracolo. - Emozionante, epico, immortale: i ricordi indelebili della fredda Shadow Moses, Solid Snake contro i membri della FoxHound e gli incredibili    PREGI
    - Una pietra miliare capace di cambiare la vita di un videogiocatore.
    - La miglior trama e i più grandi personaggi di sempre.
    - Ogni piccolo dettaglio della giocabilità ibrida tra stealth e action era a quel tempo un autentico miracolo.
    - Emozionante, epico, immortale: i ricordi indelebili della fredda Shadow Moses, Solid Snake contro i membri della FoxHound e gli incredibili sviluppi narrativi rimarranno per sempre dentro di me.

    DIFETTI
    - Assolutamente niente    … Expand
  46. MasterGames
    Jan 8, 2019
    9
    The game that laid the groundwork for the stealth genre on home consoles. It deserves its own place in videogames history.
  47. BeboFett
    Dec 19, 2018
    9
    The first Solid (although third game of the saga) is a great title. Although it's difficult to adapt to control at the beginning, and its repetitive backtracking, the gameplay ends up being a good experience. Its strong is its great history; an anti-war and political message, with the best villains, a great script for the time and very cinematic cinematics (they were already a bit long)The first Solid (although third game of the saga) is a great title. Although it's difficult to adapt to control at the beginning, and its repetitive backtracking, the gameplay ends up being a good experience. Its strong is its great history; an anti-war and political message, with the best villains, a great script for the time and very cinematic cinematics (they were already a bit long) and a good challenge. Stealth, action and drama, a classic.… Expand
  48. BasilZero
    Dec 3, 2018
    10
    Game: Metal Gear Solid
    Genre: Action/Stealth
    Developer: Kojima Productions Publisher: Konami System: Playstation 3 (PS3) Year of Release: 1998 Length of Playthrough: 13 Hours Total Score: 94/100 Value Score: 9.4/10 • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 10/10 • GamePlay: 10/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 9/10 • Length: 8/10 • Replay Value: 8/10 • Player Value: 10/10    Game: Metal Gear Solid
    Genre: Action/Stealth
    Developer: Kojima Productions
    Publisher: Konami
    System: Playstation 3 (PS3)
    Year of Release: 1998
    Length of Playthrough: 13 Hours

    Total Score: 94/100
    Value Score: 9.4/10

    • Story: 10/10
    • Characters: 10/10
    • GamePlay: 10/10
    • Graphics: 9/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 9/10
    • Length: 8/10
    • Replay Value: 8/10
    • Player Value: 10/10

    Pros
    +Unique stealth gameplay with well thought out boss battles
    +A lot of character development and voice over work
    +Multiple difficulty modes
    +Some controller aspects are made easier due to the PS3 (i.e. Disc switching and controller switching)
    +Text logs explaining the story of Metal Gear 1 and Metal Gear 2

    Cons
    -Visuals look dated due to the fact that it is a PS1 game, character designs have faces missing, etc
    -Some gameplay elements are tedious    … Expand
  49. Leontorres7
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    Legendary game, play it, this game changed my life for good, all I have for this game is LOVE.
  50. 6oni
    Oct 17, 2018
    9
    a solid game
    cold colors
    tense enviroment
    intense music
    fx
    aesthetic
    minimalist hud
    details
    bad stuff / you are immune to bullets and enemies make infinite respawn
  51. ZorroLiquido
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    I played this game in 2016 and haven't found any other like this, the atmosphere places you in Shadow Moses and it made forget about the graphics (which honestly I love them), to put it simply it is the best game i've ever played.
  52. balding
    Aug 6, 2018
    10
    El inicio de una leyenda y un capítulo en la historia de los videojuegos llamado Metal Gear Solid. En su momento fue un juego que rompía moldes en todos los aspectos. Un apartado técnico para la época apabullante o el concepto de juego del sigilo llevado a otro nivel eran importantes, pero lo que realmente hace a Metal Gear Solid trascender fue su historia llena de personajes memorables yEl inicio de una leyenda y un capítulo en la historia de los videojuegos llamado Metal Gear Solid. En su momento fue un juego que rompía moldes en todos los aspectos. Un apartado técnico para la época apabullante o el concepto de juego del sigilo llevado a otro nivel eran importantes, pero lo que realmente hace a Metal Gear Solid trascender fue su historia llena de personajes memorables y momentos para el recuerdo dentro de una producción cinematográfica hasta entonces nunca antes vista. Unido a algunas de las batallas más memorables contra jefes finales ¿Quién no recuerda cambiar el mando del puerto uno al puerto dos? Un juego simplemente, para el recuerdo… Expand
  53. Viper_Necklampy
    Jul 5, 2018
    10
    Simply masterpiece. It was very revolutionary. Characters made a lot. Kojima is the best! You're pretty good!
  54. Diegochocho
    Jul 3, 2018
    9
    Haberlo jugado en la actualidad no envejecio tan mal el juego, tiene una gran historia, gráficos potentes para la época y la banda sonora era épica, aunque la reutilizaran muchas veces a lo largo del juego.
  55. spacebear1
    May 28, 2018
    9
    Metal Gear Solid is one of the best games ever made period. The game is so well made and the story is so deep and intriguing. The main character, Solid Snake, is one of the coolest video game heroes ever. The story is amazing and the characters are likable and memorable. The graphics aren't the best but then again, this came out in 1998, so they are amazing when considering other games atMetal Gear Solid is one of the best games ever made period. The game is so well made and the story is so deep and intriguing. The main character, Solid Snake, is one of the coolest video game heroes ever. The story is amazing and the characters are likable and memorable. The graphics aren't the best but then again, this came out in 1998, so they are amazing when considering other games at the time. In the end, this is a fantastic game.… Expand
  56. stgrunu
    Apr 15, 2018
    10
    I still remember the first time I played this game when I was like 10 and the joy I had when I found it again at my teens. One of the best games of all time.
  57. AKthaBeast
    Mar 19, 2018
    10
    This game was innovative in so many ways and the story was told so well that even in 2018 this game holds up as a great game.
  58. Aeryx
    Mar 4, 2018
    10
    Metal Gear Solid is a true gaming legend. 20 years on, it is still, hands down, the greatest cinematic action game of all time. No single game made me feel so alive and care so much for the characters or fear them. By the time the game ends, you will feel bloodied and exhausted (in a good way) but truly fulfilled, hopeful for the future and at peace with the past.

    10/10 feels too low.
  59. arnan34official
    Feb 21, 2018
    10
    I need only One word for this game... INCREDIBLE!
    Thank you Kojima and Konami for this wonderful saga.
  60. iddqd4
    Jan 23, 2018
    10
    Эпик, игра в сценарном плане и постановке далеко опередившая свое время. Одна из двух трех игр с первой PS, которые можно перепройти и сейчас.
  61. overlordofgeek
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    I do not know what to say about this game. great details, great script, legendary characters, hard boss fights .. a great and detailed game. all hail lord kojima.
  62. Gizmo-Guy
    Dec 3, 2017
    10
    This game is the masterpiece, it can change ur mind forever. For me this game is the best game on earth even now i think its the most interesting title with the best scenario and gameplay so far
  63. ashketchum
    Nov 24, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Metal Gear Solid is a well-designed game. From the first area to the last, every area pushes you to develop strategies, and act with caution. Sometimes the story works out well, but sometimes it doesn't, and feels as if it is trying to force emotions from the player for characters not developed enough for me to care. The game sets up atmosphere and mood very well, but there are impediments that deter from my enjoyment of the game, like the PSG-1 fetch quest, which is, pretty much, compulsory, and feels like a waste of time. Also, if you skip cutscenes, the game feels very short. MGS is a good game, but I feel that it could have been better.… Expand
  64. Rewenom
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    Игра, которая сформировала меня, как геймера. Шедевр от Кодзимы. Даже спустя столько лет игра смотрится очень бодро. Разнообразный геймплей, великолепный сюжет с запоминающимися персонажами и неожиданными поворотами, эпичные битвы с боссами, слёзы во время финальных титров. Нестареющая классика.Игра, которая сформировала меня, как геймера. Шедевр от Кодзимы. Даже спустя столько лет игра смотрится очень бодро. Разнообразный геймплей, великолепный сюжет с запоминающимися персонажами и неожиданными поворотами, эпичные битвы с боссами, слёзы во время финальных титров. Нестареющая классика.
  65. SrPepe
    Oct 30, 2017
    8
    Muy divertido, todavía puede ser jugable de hecho. Es una clara obra maestra y nadie pueda dudar de eso. Nadie puede dudar del que es uno de los mejores protagonistas de videojuegos: Solid Snake.
  66. Insuflo
    Aug 24, 2017
    10
    Con este juego Hideo Kojima rompió la barrera existente entre los videojuegos y el cine, mezclando los dos artes de una manera maestra e incluso rompiendo la cuarta pared. Potenció más si cabe los juegos de infiltración y sigilo que el mismo inventó décadas antes. Exprimió al máximo las entrañas de la Playstation y se sacó de la manga uno de los mejores juegos de la historia, que marcaríaCon este juego Hideo Kojima rompió la barrera existente entre los videojuegos y el cine, mezclando los dos artes de una manera maestra e incluso rompiendo la cuarta pared. Potenció más si cabe los juegos de infiltración y sigilo que el mismo inventó décadas antes. Exprimió al máximo las entrañas de la Playstation y se sacó de la manga uno de los mejores juegos de la historia, que marcaría un antes y un después en la forma de producir y publicar juegos, que hasta hoy sigue vigente. From Jaén, Spain.… Expand
  67. zimmer600
    Aug 18, 2017
    10
    No comments. The best part of the METAL GEAR series.
    Of particular respect is the music of TAPPY and Rika Muranaka, which, after all, fits into the atmosphere of the game.
  68. Termin8ter
    Jul 2, 2017
    9
    Metal Gear Solid is a near-perfect game that deserves all the praise that it got. The controls are very well designed: the left trigger is for weapons, and the right trigger is for items. the square button is to fire your pistol, and O is to melee. The Back button is for Codec, and the Start button is to pause. Firing your pistol is finicky, because there is no laser sight or first personMetal Gear Solid is a near-perfect game that deserves all the praise that it got. The controls are very well designed: the left trigger is for weapons, and the right trigger is for items. the square button is to fire your pistol, and O is to melee. The Back button is for Codec, and the Start button is to pause. Firing your pistol is finicky, because there is no laser sight or first person mode. (Twin Snakes has it, but we're not reviewing that.) Now on to the story, before I delve into the story of this game, I will quickly recap the story of Metal Gear, and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. In MG1, Solid Snake is sent by Big Boss to investigate the military base, Outer Heaven, which has been known to be creating illegal Metal Gear's, Solid Snake destroys the Metal Gear, and is confronted by Big Boss, who reveals that he is the leader of Outer Heaven. Solid Snake kills Big Boss, and escapes Outer Heaven as it explodes to bits. In MG2, Solid Snake is sent to Zanzibar Land because of reports of a new Outer Heaven, As Solid Snake investigates the new Outer Heaven, he discovers that, Gray Fox, Snakes friend in MG1, has defected to Outer Heaven. After a fierce battle against Fox, Snake finally kills him. Snake then destroys the new Metal Gear, and finds Big Boss, who wasn't as dead as we thought. Snake once again kills Big Boss, and escapes Outer Heaven. Okay, now to the story of MGS. The terrorist group called FOXHOUND, lead by Liquid Snake, Solid Snake's genetic brother, has taken over the nuclear waste facility of Shadow Moses, and is threatening to Nuke the U.S, unless the U.S send the burnt remains of Big Boss. Solid Snake is called in to infiltrate Shadow Moses, save the two hostages, Kenneth Baker and Donald Anderson. The campaign is very fun and intense to play through, full of twists and 4th-wall breaks. The graphics in MGS1 are a vast improvement over the graphics in MG1 and MG2, now in full 3D color. This game has a lot of thing to do once you've beaten the campaign and got both endings. There is tons of fun VR missions that test your skill, and even an extra disc containing a Demo for Silent Hill! This game is worth every penny of it's purchase, and you should get this great game ASAP. i'm just praying that the upcoming film adaption of this game doesn't suck. i know that Kojima is involved with the screenplay, and that's good, but you just never know.… Expand
  69. Vallinaalex
    Jun 1, 2017
    9
    Metal gear solid es uno de los mejores juegos que jamas he jugado. Es un juego perfecto en todos los aspectos, sobretodo en la historia y en las espectaculares cinemáticas y la jugabilidad ha envejecido muy bien.
  70. rikard131
    May 29, 2017
    10
    My all time favourite what else to say ....simple controls and yet all so well blended together ...story so realistic so much so i believed Big Boss exists in real life .. lol
  71. McKreker
    May 7, 2017
    10
    This is a game ... Just classic. I put the game 1010 for thoughtful characters, for an excellent soundtrack, for the best story. I just passed the first part of the game.
  72. BDbloks12
    May 1, 2017
    8
    This game is nessecary to get into the series. The only reason that I am giving it an 8 out of 10 is because the gameplay did not age well and could be frusterating at times. But, it is still necessary because of the great story that it sets up;
  73. Broyax
    Apr 9, 2017
    3
    Le succès de Metal Gear Solid a eu au moins un effet positif : sans lui en effet nous n'aurions sans doute jamais eu les Splinter Cell. Le jeu aurait pu être bon s'il n'était pas aussi sclérosé par sa japoniaiserie dégoulinante, ses contrôles très perfectibles et sa vue d'en haut contraire au bon sens le plus élémentaire.

    Sa mise en scène est risible (quand les Japonais tentent de    Le succès de Metal Gear Solid a eu au moins un effet positif : sans lui en effet nous n'aurions sans doute jamais eu les Splinter Cell. Le jeu aurait pu être bon s'il n'était pas aussi sclérosé par sa japoniaiserie dégoulinante, ses contrôles très perfectibles et sa vue d'en haut contraire au bon sens le plus élémentaire.

    Sa mise en scène est risible (quand les Japonais tentent de singer Hollywood, c'est ce que ça donne -la VF caricaturale en accentue le grotesque) et ses "boss" ridicules semblent tout droit sortis d'une borne d'arcade des années 90. Techniquement pour de la PS1, c'est dans le haut du panier certes mais ça ne suffit pas à tirer MGS de son marasme vidéo-ludique.    … Expand
  74. MetalGearNut007
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    If you took the word badass and converted it into a video game then you get Metal Gear Solid.
    .- ; -
  75. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This is a game that needs an HD Remaster. One of the all time greats. Easily the best game on the original Playstation and probably still my favorite game in the entire series. Must play game!
  76. Thomas33_N00B
    Jan 19, 2017
    10
    jogo incrivel revolucionário jogabilidade boa até hoje se tiver um emulador de playsation ou um playsation em jogue pois é o melhor jogo de playstation 1
  77. KayVen17
    Jan 4, 2017
    9
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 92/100
    Mein User Score = 9/10    … Expand
  78. 3lusive
    Jan 1, 2017
    10
    Without going into too much detail, it set the bar for 3rd person action/adventure games. Storytelling, player control, exploration, stealth action were all leagues above what had come before. Totally gripping throughout and introduced many cool gadgets (codec, stealth camo, cardboard box). Incredible game and experience.
  79. imnotyourguy
    Dec 9, 2016
    9
    May have not aged perfectly,but it's still very good.The graphics may be blocky,but the animation and frame rate are okay.Though,the cutscenes aren't like those in Panzer Dragoon Saga or Grim Fandango,but they all use the in-game engine and have no facial animation at all.So the cutscenes are ugly,but what's in them is superb.The dialogue is masterful,creative and filled with lines thatMay have not aged perfectly,but it's still very good.The graphics may be blocky,but the animation and frame rate are okay.Though,the cutscenes aren't like those in Panzer Dragoon Saga or Grim Fandango,but they all use the in-game engine and have no facial animation at all.So the cutscenes are ugly,but what's in them is superb.The dialogue is masterful,creative and filled with lines that you'll never forget,and the story has a particular twist that hit me really hard.Another thing is that the voice acting is actually decent,despite the standard at that time being ''ear-bleeding''.Though,the soundtrack is nothing special.As for the gameplay,it's a top-down stealth game with a variety of weapons and tools to help you along the way.The camera can sometimes be annoying and the level design can be counter-intuitive,but it's also nicely varied,challenging and organic.The boss fights are some of the best of this generation,with all of them having personality,challenge and very creative concepts.The standout opponent here is Psycho Mantis,and I'm sure you all know why.
    In the end,despite it being a bit archaic,you can't go wrong playing this game,if just for how often it actively blows your mind.It's something very few games can boast,and it's what elevates Metal Gear Solid above the likes of Half Life or Ocarina of time.    … Expand
  80. ZantyLopez
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    I discovered the MGS saga with 5. I was amazed, The Phantom Pain was about to be my favourite game on my PS4 but then i played this masterpiece and i realized what MGSV could have been so much more, TPP became a disappointment for me, it was a good game, but when i think about Metal Gear Solid for the Playstation i think about more than just a video game. You could use it to show someoneI discovered the MGS saga with 5. I was amazed, The Phantom Pain was about to be my favourite game on my PS4 but then i played this masterpiece and i realized what MGSV could have been so much more, TPP became a disappointment for me, it was a good game, but when i think about Metal Gear Solid for the Playstation i think about more than just a video game. You could use it to show someone how video games have evolved from a toy you use in your free time to have fun to a medium to pass a message, to make someone laugh, cry, feel betrayed (we are still talking about the pixels your TV shows you). I'm not saying that it was the first game with a strong message but still one of my favourites.
    I have found some gameplay issues that were fixed in the gamecube version (I still prefer this one because "the Twin Snakes" remade lots of things that shouldn't have been redone). I needed the help of the Internet in some cases to proceed and the thing that decides which ending you get is kind of **** but it still remains as my favourite Playstation game.
    I contains some of the best moments in video game history, the plot is engaging just like you would expect from a Hideo Kojima game, the voice acting is very impressive for 1998 (just like the graphics and cinematography). It is a must-play for every gamer... also a should-play for everyone. I would give it a 9.5 if I could.    … Expand
  81. Lukibus
    Nov 6, 2016
    10
    This is art in its purest form. Aside from the gameplay (which is awesome), the story is flawless and the characters are superbly detailed. Simply one of the best game of all times.
  82. TheQuietGamer
    Sep 10, 2016
    9
    When it comes to storytelling in video games few games are as revolutionary as Metal Gear Solid was. It set the bar for cinematic presentation, characterization, and voice acting. It's production values were top-notch and even today the sheer scope of it's story is more massive than just about every other game out there.

    It's brimming with a personality that is so very Japanese. It's a    When it comes to storytelling in video games few games are as revolutionary as Metal Gear Solid was. It set the bar for cinematic presentation, characterization, and voice acting. It's production values were top-notch and even today the sheer scope of it's story is more massive than just about every other game out there.

    It's brimming with a personality that is so very Japanese. It's a serious and complex affair. One that isn't afraid to through in some self-aware humor here and there, as well as that perverted sense of Japanese sexuality in the form of things like camera angles lingering on female character's bums. It's a very unique vision. One fully brought to life and a joy to experience, even if it the amount of things it does makes it a bit confusing at times.

    There's a lot of backstory at play here. Not all which makes sense. Not only that, but the characterization is incredibly deep. Just about every aspect of who these characters are is explored. The constant barrage of information can be overwhelming, but the payoff is one of the best, most fleshed out and likable casts in all of gaming.

    As you continue to progress through the game the story only gets bigger. New elements and threat are always being brought into play, and big twists and shocking reveals are around every corner. It's absolute thrill ride to behold, but the result is a very chatty game. In order to fit all of the storytelling and character moments in, the game had to be made with a lot of cutscenes. Most of which can be very lengthy. It's a massive story to keep up with and it really rewards you for doing so. You genuinely will want to keep up with every little plot thread, but darn are these cutscenes long. There were moments where I drifted out. Yet, I'm glad and amazed that a story this big exists in gaming. It's a treat to behold and I can't wait to see where it goes in the later installments.

    The gameplay side of things hasn't aged as well as the storytelling has. While the only are that really shows it's age in that department are the graphics, the gameplay has to deal with dated controls and such. It's all still perfectly tolerable though. There are some frustrating moments still brought on by this age though. There were some bosses and scenarios that, while excellent in design, can be down right anger inducing thanks to some aged mechanics. One personal bit of advice I recommend is that you save often. The checkpoint system itself is fantastic, allowing you to pick up right at the segment you died at the vast majority of the time. Something even modern games suffer with. That being said, MGS slips in a surprise and unexpected cheap torture sequence that could kill you outright and stick you a game over that costs you hours of progress. It also has a choice that affects which ending you get, so watch out.

    Yet, despite these issues MGS is still a source of excellent gameplay. The stealth is on point. Even having to backtrack through levels, an always tedious prospect,is made a little bit sweeter with the promise of a new item waiting for you that opens up new possibilities. The boss battles are excellent, varied in design, and are characters often just as fleshed out as the protagonists. Their personalities and unique requirements for defeating them lead to memorable encounters.

    Even today MGS delivered some of the most memorable, exciting, and amazing gameplay scenarios I've ever experienced. The focus may be on stealth, but MGS contains some very energetic action sequences. It also serves as a reminder of a time when video games weren't afraid to acknowledge the fact that they were games. There are moments of fourth wall breaking that tie directly into the gameplay experience that are absolutely incredible. Even with it's flaws MGS provides a gameplay experience that's just as well done and enjoyable as it's story. It does things with gameplay that you just don't see anymore.

    After playing through Metal Gear Solid for the first time, I can't tell if gaming just hasn't come as far as I originally believed or if MGS was/is just THAT far ahead of it's time. I honestly believe it's the latter. It does things that even today developers struggle with. MGS is nothing less than a work of true visionary talent. One that delivers an masterful experience in both storytelling and gameplay. Age may have taken a slight toll on things, but MGS is only slightly less the masterpiece it was when it first released.    … Expand
  83. mrnice
    Sep 9, 2016
    8
    Varied stealth campaign with many fresh ideas, even compared to new games. Next to the campaign there's also small stealth puzzles where all other aspects than the stealth encounter have been removed. Unlockables provide some appeal for extra playthroughs. The story is pretty interesting and sets up characters for the next games. However, most of it is retold in MGS 2 if you're willing toVaried stealth campaign with many fresh ideas, even compared to new games. Next to the campaign there's also small stealth puzzles where all other aspects than the stealth encounter have been removed. Unlockables provide some appeal for extra playthroughs. The story is pretty interesting and sets up characters for the next games. However, most of it is retold in MGS 2 if you're willing to read a huge text file (and then an even longer one that simulates an actual book about MGS 1 story).… Expand
  84. crimsondoor
    Sep 1, 2016
    8
    Yes yes yes, I know everything is excellent, EXCEPT for the dialogues. Cheesy dialogues are probably the appeal of MGS, but it is not an excuse for the awfulness of them. The dialogues are so corny I couldn't help but cringe like hell. Don't tell me about the Japanese version since I played both Japanese and English versions and they are just as bad!!
  85. seanandrewthom
    Aug 13, 2016
    9
    Metal Gear Solid is without a doubt one of the best PlayStation One games of all time. It’s extremely rare for a game that’s nearly 20 years old to age so well, but Metal Gear Solid’s tense gameplay combined with a fantastic story make it an absolute joy to play, even for people who never got to experience this game when it was a new release.
  86. DeusXCom
    Jul 4, 2016
    10
    I played MGS back in the 90's and I remember it being pretty good, but now after replaying it almost 20 years later I'm glad to realize that the legend is true and this is actually a timeless masterpiece that aged extremely well and still is one of the best pieces of art in this genre. Amazing story, characters, atmosphere, gameplay, boss fights, this game can also troll you pretty hard inI played MGS back in the 90's and I remember it being pretty good, but now after replaying it almost 20 years later I'm glad to realize that the legend is true and this is actually a timeless masterpiece that aged extremely well and still is one of the best pieces of art in this genre. Amazing story, characters, atmosphere, gameplay, boss fights, this game can also troll you pretty hard in a clever way. It's a complete experience, extremely compact and well-made. A Classic. Now I'm looking forward to play the sequels to see if they can keep this level of quality or maybe even surpass it. 10/10… Expand
  87. ZankEraux
    Apr 18, 2016
    9
    Un juego mágico que divierte hasta el final, el cual es dificil de llegar pues este juego es muy dificil y largo, por lo que lo hace solo para amantes del género y de los retos. También posee unos gráficos muy agradables, sin sentir casi el paso del tiempo.
    Un juego muy recomendable, pero que es solo apto para los que les guste el género.
  88. chimiche1992
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    un juego con muchos años por encima que no a perdido ni una gota de frescura, es un juego que brilla por si mismo, su historia, su banda sonora, su jugabilidad etc, un juego que debes jugar si o si en tu vida
  89. Ljungman
    Mar 24, 2016
    9
    The first time I played this game was just recently in the wait for the new Metal Gear Solid V. So I'll start with what I think is bad about the game.

    I found this game really tedious at first, where the controls felt weird and the stealth mechanics in the game was challenging more because of how weird the controls were. The most annoying thing about the game is actually the sound when    The first time I played this game was just recently in the wait for the new Metal Gear Solid V. So I'll start with what I think is bad about the game.

    I found this game really tedious at first, where the controls felt weird and the stealth mechanics in the game was challenging more because of how weird the controls were. The most annoying thing about the game is actually the sound when you get detected, since it's a lot higher then the game itself. I think I got at least 10 heart attacks while playing the game, and I couldn't find the settings to lower it or turn it off either. The combat in the game is also really annoying, where I found that it wasn't worth going fighting the enemy if I got detected, I rather died and tried again. Some of the boss battles also was more annoying then fun, like the boss where you had to use the sniper. It was just annoying, because the controls was so weird and slow. Most of the negative stuff is because the game is old and hasn't aged very well.

    What I loved about this game was basically everything else. The voice acting is really good, and the animations as well. It's a very intriguing story that makes you want to keep on playing, even though game play wise, it might not be the best. It actually felt like I was part of a movie because of the good cut-scenes. Some might say that the cut-scenes are to long, but in my opinion they are perfectly long. Story-wise this game is absolutely fantastic, with a lot of stuff that will surprise you and make you gasp, with cool character and REALLY interesting enemies.    … Expand
  90. Oren1106
    Mar 16, 2016
    10
    Metal Gear Solid is simply a masterpiece.
    From it's dark and gripping storyline to it's well crafted stealth gameplay, this game is a blast to play, even now, more than a decade after its release it still is one of the best games ever created.

    All hail Kojima
  91. NerdConsultant
    Jan 14, 2016
    10
    Metal Gear Solid is a perfect Amalgamation of Gameplay, Story, and design. it's story still sticks we me today and i loved every twist and turn, the gameplay was tough and challenging but not in a cheap way and while it looks dated now it was at the time amazing to see graphics like this. it's a damn near perfect game and is in my top 10 if not top 5 games
  92. Frenchman
    Dec 27, 2015
    9
    One of the best video game ever. Mind blowing scenario, very mature and fun at once, great villains and heroes. There isn't one boring minute in the whole game. A true masterpiece.
  93. potatoes351
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    Metal Gear Solid could be coined as the first modern video game. It was the game that set the trend for high quality cinematic storytelling in a videogame as well as being a revolutionary game for the stealth genre.
    Set after Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2, Metal Gear Solid once again places you in the shoes of Solid Snake. This time he is sent in to infiltrate a facility on Shadow Moses    Metal Gear Solid could be coined as the first modern video game. It was the game that set the trend for high quality cinematic storytelling in a videogame as well as being a revolutionary game for the stealth genre.
    Set after Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2, Metal Gear Solid once again places you in the shoes of Solid Snake. This time he is sent in to infiltrate a facility on Shadow Moses island, there he finds a private military guarding nuclear weapons as well as a superweapon codenamed Metal Gear REX. The brains behind the operation is Snake's brother, Liquid Snake; as well as his team of terrorists called FOXHOUND. It's up to Snake to stop the operation on Shadow Moses and save the world from nuclear disaster.
    Raising the bar for not only stealth games, action games and storytelling in a video game, but also setting the standard for mature video games and giving the original PlayStation a serious advantage over the competition.
    If you're a gamer and you have not played this game, you owe it to yourself to do so.    … Expand
  94. Bmaje
    Oct 30, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played MGS for the first time in 1999 and I'm still playing it. There are claims that it's the greatest game released on the original Playstation, but I disagree. It's certainly one of the best, but I can always find a reason why Tomb Raider or SOTN is better, but MGS is better in much deeper ways. Sometimes you've got to shoot an enemy shoulder in the back with a rocket launcher. You can't really sneak up on enemies in Tomb Raider and the bosses in SOTN are defeated by the same tactic of hit them more often than they hit you.

    The first thing you notice in this game is the top down view that follows you for the majority of the game. The camera takes a little getting used to, and is a bit better than the set camera angles from the Resident Evil games on the PSX but not as good as it's contemporary Syphon Filter. The camera angle suits the game you play. It changes, and you can scope out your surroundings so you can plan your attack effectively once you've got this down.

    What makes this game good is that there are multiple strategies of playing this game. You can choose the easy route of blasting the hell out of every enemy in sight and run through into the next area, or you can choose to dispatch enemies in a quick and quiet fashion without alerting anyone to your presence. The choice is really up to you and the game isn't any different at the end, yet playing stealth over violence is more satisfying and rewarding.

    The detailed story far surpasses any other games that I've played on PSX, but the game is still flawed. The big flaw comes in the shape of Liquid Snake. This is a man you shoot down in a helicopter, you blow up in a bipedal tank, you throw off of said tank and succumbs to a heart attack all in the same night. He reminds me of Will Ferrel's character in the Austin Powers movies.

    We can talk about odd parts of the game, like Psycho Mantis reading your mind, or the whole dumb Decoy Octopus character, but there are twists, backstabbing and people that just won't die. Maybe MGS 3 is the best game in the series, but this game stands alone on the PSX.    … Expand
  95. Mumes
    Oct 9, 2015
    9
    Yesterday I played MGS for the first time in my life, and I can say for certain that I regret waiting so long to play it. Snake's first adventure on the 3D world is definitely a remarkable, I did have some problems with it gameplay wise, though I'm willing to let it pass due to the game having 17 years, without many of the techniques newer games have, but the story this games shows to theYesterday I played MGS for the first time in my life, and I can say for certain that I regret waiting so long to play it. Snake's first adventure on the 3D world is definitely a remarkable, I did have some problems with it gameplay wise, though I'm willing to let it pass due to the game having 17 years, without many of the techniques newer games have, but the story this games shows to the player is something that I found unique and immerses the player, showing you great characters, scenarios and a fantastic plot, I can't wait to play the other games of the saga and judge them myself, and for now all I can say is that this one is worth every penny ever since it was released on 1998.… Expand
  96. Joker92
    Oct 7, 2015
    10
    A masterpiece. A marvel at the time and still is today. The game that really launched the legend that is Solid Snake. Will always have a special place in my collection.
  97. Edda1801
    Sep 24, 2015
    7
    This was an extremely popular game when it was first released, I have just played it through for the first time 17 years after it's release. The graphics are obviously dated now and can get a little bit pixelated but it doesn't stop the good gameplay. The story itself can be hard to follow and understand all the characters, so I recommend googling the story to properly understand and enjoyThis was an extremely popular game when it was first released, I have just played it through for the first time 17 years after it's release. The graphics are obviously dated now and can get a little bit pixelated but it doesn't stop the good gameplay. The story itself can be hard to follow and understand all the characters, so I recommend googling the story to properly understand and enjoy it. It was a 10 out of 10 game back then, I make it a 7 out of 10 now.… Expand
  98. fhl
    Sep 20, 2015
    10
    This is a must play game. Don't get fool by the "graphics" (nowadays people are blinded by it). Everything of this game is perfect, I enjoyed every single second of it.
  99. SirKashmir
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    The best game for the PS1, a masterpiece. The story, the characters, the gameplay, everything in this game is perfectly done. A game that changed gaming industry forever.
  100. DeepThroat
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    This was the first Metal Gear Solid game, this game had great graphics for a game of 1998 and fantastic gameplay. The gameplay mechanics were just awesome and this game had many surprises. This game is unforgettable and is the best game on Playstation
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#3 Best PS1 Game of 1998
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#1 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1998
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#3 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1998

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Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. GMR Magazine
    100
    A cinematic classic. [Feb 2003, p.97]
  2. Gamestyle
    100
    It is literally full of those 'classic' moments that are all too rare these days. Whether it's the first time your footprints are discovered, the first time you perform a stealth kill, finding out the identity of the 'Ninja', solving the method of defeating Psycho Mantis, obtaining the camera and seeking out your first 'ghost'... there are so many classic memories.
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  3. Total Video Games
    100
    This game is full of surprises and you never know what is going to happen, and that is a very good thing.
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