Metal Gear Solid

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2164 Ratings

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  1. Mastodon_Slayer
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This is the most Masterpiece i ever played. This is my favorite game of all time.
  2. CGU
    Sep 29, 2013
    10
    Je n'ai jamais retrouvé l'ambiance et l'intensité de MGS ailleurs... Le meilleur jeux pour encore longtemps. Même les autres épisodes auxquels j'ai joué ne parviennent pas son niveau.
    From France.
  3. midway23
    Dec 10, 2014
    10
    Looking back on "Metal Gear Solid", it surprises me how well this game has aged, considering most PS1 and N64 games did not age well at all. One of the best cinematic experiences in video games, "MGS" tells a well crafted (albeit often confusing) story with terrific voice acting, memorable characters, inventive gameplay and beautiful cinematography. Even if some of its gameplay mechanicsLooking back on "Metal Gear Solid", it surprises me how well this game has aged, considering most PS1 and N64 games did not age well at all. One of the best cinematic experiences in video games, "MGS" tells a well crafted (albeit often confusing) story with terrific voice acting, memorable characters, inventive gameplay and beautiful cinematography. Even if some of its gameplay mechanics are questionable by today's standards, if you want to experience one of the greatest video game series of all time, somehow, someway, you have to start here.… Expand
  4. MarcoValentini
    Oct 12, 2013
    10
    No words are needed here, you can see the overall score. This game combines excellent graphics (for PlayStation standards), fantastic story, amazing music and the best voice acting ever. This is a masterpiece every player have to experience to understand.
  5. elitefour
    Nov 3, 2013
    10
    Metal gear solid was a innovative game
    it was one of the first game in history to use tactical espionage action
    i mean, one of the first game to use stealth gameplay
    what can i say about a game that everyone have been said
  6. 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
  7. M3TA-TRON
    Dec 10, 2013
    10
    A profound classic that started a legacy. To this very day it doesn't cease to impress me and is one of few games I have witnessed to aged with excellence. A game you should at least get the chance to experience, because it may change how you see games today.
  8. TheBlackCat
    Jan 1, 2014
    10
    It's my first game and my favourite game. The music is just amazing. The game is very pleasurable and the boss are just mythical. This game is a must have this game is THE GAME
  9. gurufabbes
    Jan 16, 2014
    10
    I played this game from start to finish, and it is simply a masterpiece.

    From the beginning to end, the story keeps you captivated with interesting characters (though it gets a bit on the cheesy japanese side from time to time) and great gameplay.

    The fact that I'm writing this with full confidence in 2014, should say how much of game it was for the 1990s.
    Two words: Perfect. Play (it)
  10. dallasjoe2009
    Jan 14, 2014
    10
    To this day it is one of the most groundbreaking games of all time. You can sit down and play this game 16 years after it's release and still be completely blown away. The storytelling and characters are excellent. The graphics and gameplay mechanics are of course outdated, but again the game is 16 years old. Top 10 game of all time.
  11. Moooo
    Feb 21, 2014
    10
    People may say there are too many cutscenes and not enough gameplay, but that is definitely not a problem. The story in this game is one of my favorite stories of all time in video games, and the gameplay is still incredibly fun after all these years. I'm 15 years old and have played all the new Xbox 360 and PS3 games, and this game is still able to compete with the new releases.
  12. Finalsora7
    Feb 22, 2014
    10
    This game blew my mind in such a significant way that it changed my perception of video games. Metal Gear Solid has easily one of the best stories in any game I have ever played and it`s presented perfectly thanks to an amazing soundtrack, great visuals, fantastic voice acting and stunning directing. This game has the best tactical espionage gameplay I have experienced so far but for me,This game blew my mind in such a significant way that it changed my perception of video games. Metal Gear Solid has easily one of the best stories in any game I have ever played and it`s presented perfectly thanks to an amazing soundtrack, great visuals, fantastic voice acting and stunning directing. This game has the best tactical espionage gameplay I have experienced so far but for me, that wasn`t what made it so special. What made this game a true classic that will be written in video game history is how it all blends together to create an experience. Metal Gear Solid is more than just a game, it`s an emotional journey that atleast showed me that video games are more than just entertainment, it`s high art with MGS being at the pinnacle. The emotional impact it had on me aswell as how intrigued I was in the story that was presented to me, I`m speechless. Metal Gear Solid is easily one of the finest video game masterpieces out there.… Expand
  13. HSoroush
    Mar 25, 2014
    10
    best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game inbest game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years best game in the every years… Expand
  14. Jub
    Mar 2, 2015
    10
    At the time this was one of my favourites and guess what, it still sits with me as one of the best games I've ever played.

    I just thought I'd bother myself to rate this game on here and give it the score it deserves.
  15. fijiboy
    Jun 23, 2014
    10
    I was always uninterested in this game, but after hearing an over abundance of praise I thought I would try it. Man this game is amazing! this game set the bar for all future cinematic video games and despite being well over 10 years old, it holds up as one of the best games ever and is still fun to play. deep characters, deep plot, fun gameplay that still manages to satisfy even thoughI was always uninterested in this game, but after hearing an over abundance of praise I thought I would try it. Man this game is amazing! this game set the bar for all future cinematic video games and despite being well over 10 years old, it holds up as one of the best games ever and is still fun to play. deep characters, deep plot, fun gameplay that still manages to satisfy even though its a ps1 game. with that being said, I cant imagine how great this game must have been on its release. probably one of the greatest video game franchises of all time.… Expand
  16. LPDawid
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    It was ahead of its time, a masterpiece of story, directing and atmosphere. Played about 10 times, this game led me to the story driven single player part of gaming that I value the most today and that I'm not going to leave.
  17. Vitalque
    Jul 31, 2014
    10
    Great! Worth to play any time anywhere by anyone. Everybody have to play this game. Its 100% classic, never gets old. Storyline, dialogs, gameplay, its awesome!
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Darium
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    I spent one week beating this game, and I loved every second of it. The environments are beautiful, the voice acting and characters are great. Best names ever (Psycho Mantis, Revolver Ocelot). The graphics are outdated, but still look great for the time, This is what we need, love, care and soul put into a game, none of this yeary COD c##p. This game, which I had never played before,I spent one week beating this game, and I loved every second of it. The environments are beautiful, the voice acting and characters are great. Best names ever (Psycho Mantis, Revolver Ocelot). The graphics are outdated, but still look great for the time, This is what we need, love, care and soul put into a game, none of this yeary COD c##p. This game, which I had never played before, soared to my top ten, legacy collection in hand, MGS 2,3,4 and Peace Walker, here I come!… Expand
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. tsakiym
    May 11, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece. 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
  25. Mario_Luigi
    Apr 2, 2015
    10
    WOW! even now I wanna play it. 2 discs game. additional mission like VR missions and Time missions. Best example of stealth games. a lot of equipment, secrets, possibility to make choice which will affect the game. bonuses after completing the game. nice characters, music, everything!
  26. WaterBottle234
    May 2, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game, first of all the soundtrack is great and will definitely keep you interested for ages. The story is one of the best I have ever seen and heard. The characters are great and extremely memorable there is a lot of character development that adds a lot of depth to the game. The controls are a bit annoying but fine when you get used to it so they aren't too big of a problem soFantastic game, first of all the soundtrack is great and will definitely keep you interested for ages. The story is one of the best I have ever seen and heard. The characters are great and extremely memorable there is a lot of character development that adds a lot of depth to the game. The controls are a bit annoying but fine when you get used to it so they aren't too big of a problem so it doesn't necessarily make the game any worse as they are overshadowed by how great the game is. The voice acting is exquisite and David Hayter voice is music to my ears. This game is a must own for the playstation and definitely worth a buy.… Expand
  27. Kira45
    May 28, 2015
    10
    Quite Simply my favorite PS1 game of all time. If you haven't played this game yet. Then I highly recommend you do so this game does everything right, the storyline, characters, music, gameplay, cutscenes, graphics(for the time) and boss battles. it ticks all the right box's!
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. kyle20ellis
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Warning: Spoilers
    Metal Gear Solid is a classic video game that's like watching a movie while playing a game. The cut-scenes are just like a Hollywood blockbuster because of the music and camera styles, the voice acting is also good and makes it feel like you're watching a film. Solid Snake is a cool character (Also Dante in Devil May Cry is cool), the game sees Solid Snake working for FOXHOUND again and he must enter a base Antarctic base where a new Metal Gear is being made. Metal Gear REX.

    It seems a group of FOXHOUND that Liquid recruited are protecting the Metal Gear, the members are: Revolver Ocelot, a master at using six-shooters, Psycho Mantis, a powerful telekinetic, Vulcan Raven, a man that is linked to the ravens and uses a huge Gatling gun, Sniper Wolf, an expert sniper and Decoy Octopus, a mysterious member of FOXHOUND.

    Also a cyborg Ninja who is Grey Fox is roaming about in the base, Snake meets with Meryl and Otacon who help him out in the base while he gets codec messages off Roy Campbell and others at the submarine.

    The game-play is easy to pick up since the codec messages give you the tips on how to play, the stealth and action is also great. Metal Gear Solid is a game that should be played. 10/10    … Expand
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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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