Metal Gear Solid

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8.4

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  1. 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!
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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!
  5. wsacramoni
    Apr 1, 2015
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time. It’s an absolutely must-have. If you have never played, buy it now and start playing as there is no tomorrow!!!
  6. lilgnzlo
    Mar 20, 2015
    10
    This is by far the best PS Game.

    If today game industry have investment so much money in actors, cinema directors, guionist, writers, IT'S ALL BECAUSE OF THIS GAME!!!. I don't remember any game with so much trama before this. The games was created for play and for having fun, especially for kids to play (Super Nintendo, SEGA genesis era). Playstation created the best platform for    This is by far the best PS Game.

    If today game industry have investment so much money in actors, cinema directors, guionist, writers, IT'S ALL BECAUSE OF THIS GAME!!!.

    I don't remember any game with so much trama before this. The games was created for play and for having fun, especially for kids to play (Super Nintendo, SEGA genesis era). Playstation created the best platform for Kojima to make this piece of art.

    I became a Metal Gear and Playstation fan by this game, iplay the game first as a demo version on the Demo Vol.9 on the PSOne i have only 8 years old and don't speak english, and i remember me and my dad watching this and i remember that this was the most amazing thing, if you compared this game to any of that year and years before the difference it's so much bigger, even many ps2 games aren't that good like this. Pure quality    … Expand
  7. 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.
  8. Darko84
    Feb 3, 2015
    9
    Metal Gear Solid is a very unique title for PS1.
    The story and its development is totally incredible.
    It's the first game that dialog is that relevant in a video game, the voice acting is stunning.
    The only flaw for this game is the graphics quality, even when this is a PS1, the graphics could have been better.
  9. foxviewchannel
    Jan 7, 2015
    9
    My all-time favorite game on the PlayStation One is Metal Gear Solid and I have finished it countless of times. It is a shame that most games these days can’t compete to how well Metal Gear Solid was, from its very good voice acting, excellent stealth mechanics, interesting soundtracks, to its beautifully written deep story. Metal Gear Solid is a master piece that never gets old
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Briosh
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    There is nothing new to say about this game that you don't already know. But almost 20 years later you can see how much it affected and raised the standards for both the game industry and the movies.
  13. 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!
  14. 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
  15. artoldtonelic
    May 18, 2014
    9
    The Metal Gear series grows from 2d to 3D the graphics of the game were great but not as perfect as The legend of zelda Ocarina of time character models and Banjo Kazooie amazing textures. But the gameplay is classic lovable Metal Gear which is faster and more exciting than ever before; psycho Mantis blew us away with is memory card reading of what game we played before. And making theThe Metal Gear series grows from 2d to 3D the graphics of the game were great but not as perfect as The legend of zelda Ocarina of time character models and Banjo Kazooie amazing textures. But the gameplay is classic lovable Metal Gear which is faster and more exciting than ever before; psycho Mantis blew us away with is memory card reading of what game we played before. And making the controller vibrate, but the biggest accomplishment for the original Metal Gear Solid is the extensive story with movie like cut scenes created some of the best stories ever told in gaming. It's biggest flaw was simply the lenght of the game that prevented it to become almost perfect gaming experience that is why I gave it a 9.255 OUT OF 10 IN 1998.… Expand
  16. 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
  17. unluckydice
    Feb 25, 2014
    10
    Top notch stealth genre with mixed action/adventure, professional cinematic cutscenes, voice acting and brilliant soundtrack, It's a game which I hold dear to my heart and one which I will always remember for being one the reasons I grew up to love video games.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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)
  21. 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.
  22. DemKin
    Jan 6, 2014
    7
    I played through this game for the first time a few days ago, I had to catch up with the story, as I bought the Metal Gear HD Collection for Vita.
    The first time you play this game, there is this like "aura" thing that only the good games have. You know you are playing a good game, and you wanna see more. The fact that you're pretty much thrown out in the game without knowing much about    I played through this game for the first time a few days ago, I had to catch up with the story, as I bought the Metal Gear HD Collection for Vita.
    The first time you play this game, there is this like "aura" thing that only the good games have. You know you are playing a good game, and you wanna see more. The fact that you're pretty much thrown out in the game without knowing much about the commands is pretty exciting too, and you'll die several times in the first area, without frustration. Yet.
    The first let's say two hours of the game are really cool. You're learning how to go with the horrible commands and it's actually pretty satisfying to be stealthy with such bad controls, the music is very nice, the scenario a priori classic but efficient so far... And then comes the first punch in the throat.
    After two hours of great rythm, the game tells you to go through the whole map again to pick an item in one of the very first rooms. Utch, cringe. And a big one. But still, you do it, because hey, the game was really good so far and you wanna see what's next. Once you did that, it's all cool 'cause you can finally get back to the game and its story... Nope, just kidding Like an hour after the first trip, you gotta do it again, but this time, you explored even more of the map, so it takes even longer. And now, the is launched.
    The terrible sequences, made worse by the bad commands, keep going and going. Fights in elevators, keep-runnin'-and-shootin' in stairs sequence, not even-fun-to-beat bosses, re-used sequences,... You thought you were in for an Infiltration game How cute, it's just a shooter bro. A shooter with bad camera angles, outdated commands and overall very, very tedious gameplay.
    To try to keep it as short as possible, I would say that Metal Gear Solid is not a bad game, but is not the masterpiece some people would like it to be because of nostalgia and how stupid they were when they first played it back in the 90's. The scenario is great and so is the story behind all characters, and that's pretty much it. That's what keeps you going through all the tediousness of the rest of the game, 'cause boy is it tedious.
    I couldn't bring myself to score this game a 6/10, 'cause they say it's a classic, and the story was pretty damn good, so I'll give it a 7/10, +1 because it's an old game.
    You can try to go through Metal Gear Solid for two reasons one is nostalgia, second is to be able to understand everything that's going on in the sequels. But if you're just willing to play good old games because you like good old games, I would say there are way more games that deserves your attention. Everything that comes from the PS1 in 2013 feels not as good as it did in the 90's, in other words outdated.    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. Jouna92
    Dec 25, 2013
    9
    Metal Gear Solid is closer to perfection than any other game in PlayStation's action genre. This is more of a work of art than an actual game. Hideo Kojima has produced one of the finest games ever.
  25. 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.
  26. Storm1672
    Nov 21, 2013
    10
    Replayed just now after all these years (I hadn't played it since at least 2005) and it' still one of the best. Words are meaningless. This is the definition of classic and a game to be remembered.
  27. JudgeMathew
    Nov 6, 2013
    8
    The third installment of the Metal Gear series is a revolutionary video game involving espionage. The game is far from perfect, despite the nostalgic approach that many use with bias. Outdated A.I. for its time and awkward controls are the only issues that one could have with Metal Gear Solid.
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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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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