Metal Gear Solid

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2164 Ratings

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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
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Awards & Rankings

3
#3 Best PS1 Game of 1998
1
#1 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1998
3
#3 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1998

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Metascore
94

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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