Metal Gear Solid

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2164 Ratings

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  1. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    I was a young teen when i played this and it shocked me so much. The plot, the characters, the gameplay... are just unique and amazing.
  2. Alex_Stone
    Jul 17, 2023
    9
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  3. dingdong123
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    I played this game in 1998, but still the most impactful game I've ever played, and my favorite game of all time.
  4. Bucknorris
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    Metal Gear Solid, released in 1998, stands as a true pioneer in the realm of video game storytelling. With its gripping narrative and innovative approach, it set a new standard for the medium, elevating video games to an art form capable of delivering immersive and emotionally engaging experiences.

    From the very beginning, Metal Gear Solid captivates players with its complex and    Metal Gear Solid, released in 1998, stands as a true pioneer in the realm of video game storytelling. With its gripping narrative and innovative approach, it set a new standard for the medium, elevating video games to an art form capable of delivering immersive and emotionally engaging experiences.

    From the very beginning, Metal Gear Solid captivates players with its complex and thought-provoking storyline. As Solid Snake, a legendary soldier, players embark on a mission filled with political intrigue, shadowy organizations, and moral dilemmas. The game tackles themes of war, loyalty, genetic manipulation, and the nature of humanity, exploring deep philosophical questions that resonate even outside the gaming world.

    One of the standout aspects of Metal Gear Solid is its masterful blend of cinematic presentation and interactive gameplay. The game seamlessly transitions between intense, action-packed gameplay segments and meticulously crafted cutscenes, reminiscent of a Hollywood blockbuster. These extended cutscenes, featuring detailed character animations and expertly delivered voice acting, immerse players in the story, providing an emotional depth rarely seen in games of that era.

    Metal Gear Solid's characters are as iconic as the game itself. Solid Snake, the enigmatic and battle-hardened protagonist, showcases a depth of character rarely seen in video games at the time. The supporting cast, including the eccentric Otacon, the ruthless Revolver Ocelot, and the enigmatic Sniper Wolf, are equally compelling and add layers of complexity to the narrative.

    The game's narrative is expertly woven into the gameplay, with each mission and encounter advancing the story and revealing new plot twists. It encourages players to think strategically, utilize stealth tactics, and engage in memorable boss battles that not only test their skills but also contribute to the overall narrative.

    Metal Gear Solid pushed the boundaries of the PlayStation console's capabilities, utilizing advanced visuals and technical achievements to enhance the storytelling experience. The detailed environments, realistic character models, and impressive lighting effects all served to create a world that felt alive and believable.

    Nearly two decades later, Metal Gear Solid's impact on video game storytelling can still be felt. It set a new standard for narrative depth, character development, and cinematic presentation. It inspired countless games to follow in its footsteps, raising the bar for interactive storytelling and cementing its place as one of the most influential titles in gaming history.

    In conclusion, Metal Gear Solid (1998) is an absolute triumph in the realm of narrative and storytelling. Its engaging storyline, memorable characters, cinematic presentation, and technical achievements pushed the boundaries of what was possible in video games at the time. It remains a testament to the transformative power of storytelling in gaming and is a must-play for anyone seeking an unforgettable and immersive gaming experience.    … Expand
  5. Timgladiator
    Jun 11, 2023
    10
    It will forever be gaming's most outstanding achievement!!! Over 20 years later it still inspires upcoming game designers like me to make video games so much more!
  6. iamsepd
    May 23, 2023
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. After playing it, I understand why everyone says it was so good, it was very ahead of it’s time. If you haven’t played it, and are thinking about skipping it, don’t. Even though it’s 25 years old, it really doesn’t feel that dated. The boss battles can be hard, but are very rewarding to finish

    Overall: 10/10
    MASTERPIECE
  7. Hevox
    May 16, 2023
    9
    Metal Gear Solid is a masterpiece.
    The graphics, the gameplay, the storyline, the music we almost touch the perfection.
  8. VictoriaBarbosa
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    It took me a long time to get this game, but when I finally got it it just blew me away, incredible game, excellent, perfection, one of the best I've ever played in my life.
  9. chokorettoo
    Apr 4, 2023
    10
    discovered this game at 5 years old, little did i know this would be one of the games that would impact my life forever, thank you metal gear solid for changing my life
  10. Naked_Snakee
    Mar 21, 2023
    8
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  11. Gliphy
    Mar 13, 2023
    10
    Кодзима такой Кодзима. Согласны? Пафос, киношность, юмор в серьезных моментах и гениальность всего происходящего. Все это присуще играм Кодзимы. MGS стал вроде его первым таким крупным опытом в кресле геймдизайнера. Справился же он с этой работой просто на ура. Озвучка, которую я сначала слегка не взлюбил, но после именно она выжимала из меня слезы; геймплей, который бесил, но после сталКодзима такой Кодзима. Согласны? Пафос, киношность, юмор в серьезных моментах и гениальность всего происходящего. Все это присуще играм Кодзимы. MGS стал вроде его первым таким крупным опытом в кресле геймдизайнера. Справился же он с этой работой просто на ура. Озвучка, которую я сначала слегка не взлюбил, но после именно она выжимала из меня слезы; геймплей, который бесил, но после стал таким родным; маленькие пасхалочки и моменты, которые легко упустить, если проходить невнимательно или всего один раз.

    Кодзима — гений.    … Expand
  12. ihascancan
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. how do i beat psycho mantis please help me i dont have a second controller to beat him… Expand
  13. Pmstz
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    The best.
    Absolut masterpiece.
    Hideo amazing video game.
    ++++++++++++++++++
  14. trinovatic
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    Mi primer juego de Kojima y cumplió mis expectativas, que existieran juegos asi en ese tiempo es tremendo, que joya.
  15. bellmo15
    Dec 20, 2022
    5
    You know, I expected a game with the word "Metal" in the title to have some metal music but I was sadly disappointed. But the game is still fantastic so I'm willing to let it somewhat of the hook.
  16. Pickle
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    En realidad es un juego que te hace apreciar las escenas en los videojuegos, así como el medio como uno que sirve para contar historias interactivas.

    Admito que no me gustaron algunas cosas, un par de escenas se sentían forzadas, como por ejemplo algunas que servían para decir señalar cosas del sentido común, cómo cuando te enseñan como subir por una escalera, por ejemplo... Pero    En realidad es un juego que te hace apreciar las escenas en los videojuegos, así como el medio como uno que sirve para contar historias interactivas.

    Admito que no me gustaron algunas cosas, un par de escenas se sentían forzadas, como por ejemplo algunas que servían para decir señalar cosas del sentido común, cómo cuando te enseñan como subir por una escalera, por ejemplo...

    Pero generalmente los personajes son únicos, los comentarios que hace de la politica, los militares y las armas nucleares son reafirmantes entorno a la vida y la jugabilidad, aunque bastante arcaica en muchos aspectos, sigue siendo divertida en muchos otros.

    Lo único que resentí en mi experiencia realmente fue la dificultad, incluso en la dificultad "normal" el juego me pareció brutalmente difícil, sobre todo al pelear contra los jefes, el final me habrá tomado unas diez veces derrotarlo, pese a que sabía que tenía que hacer. Además había unas partes que no me gustaron, como cuando el juego me pedía que volviera a áreas antes exploradas para tener que recuperar algún arma o alterar una llave...

    Pero en general, me quede con una buena experiencia, cabe mencionar que estos meses fueron la primera experiencia que tuve con el juego, había jugado todos los anteriores, pero estos últimos meses fueron los primeros cuando termine por acabar este.    … Expand
  17. MGZeroes
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    The guards recognize your footprints. This is one of the first things the game shows.
    The possible interactions in this game were outstanding 20 years ago.

    Except for the graphics, the game has aged pretty well and is playable even without nostalgia glasses. Truly a genre defining game.
  18. Zespedes
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    Simplemente un videojuego revolucionario para su epoca e incluso hoy en dia, se conserva muy bien pese a todos los años que tiene encima. Una narrativa y jugabilidad exquisitas, rejugable varias veces, las misiones VR y mucho más ofrece esta obra magna, la cual merece considerarse uno de los mejores juegos de la historia, por no decir el mejor.
  19. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    9
    Cuando los videojuegos pasaron a ser arte. Lástima de la tosquedad hoy en día a nivel jugable, pocos juegos han sido más revolucionaros. Kojima solo por esto siempre será leyenda.
  20. WPB
    Oct 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Psycho mantis, snake, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I don't Even know where this review is going any more, so goodnight i guess.… Expand
  21. Jattaman
    Sep 28, 2022
    10
    Capolavoro, pietra miliare dei videogame.
    Trama splendida, personaggi memorabili.
    Giocabilità e grafica alle stelle per il periodo in cui è uscito.
  22. MYP
    Oct 20, 2021
    8
    Metal Gear Solid will always be remembered as a classic in terms of video game structure; and its simple greatest strength is that it's different. From the music to the gameplay infrastructure, Metal Gear Solid oozes cinematic exercise and that's what makes it so fun and enjoyably to play. An interactive movie experience that will surprise you and challenge you in different ways. DespiteMetal Gear Solid will always be remembered as a classic in terms of video game structure; and its simple greatest strength is that it's different. From the music to the gameplay infrastructure, Metal Gear Solid oozes cinematic exercise and that's what makes it so fun and enjoyably to play. An interactive movie experience that will surprise you and challenge you in different ways. Despite overcoming the extreme weight of launching or relaunching a franchise once again, Metal Gear Solid feels dated even by 1998's standards. It's a game that has one foot set in the past and the other in the future. A must-play for video game fans and gamers all around and i highly recommend it for the beginner's who want something gripping to start with and the hardcore gamers who have run out of rich experiences to play. My final score to Metal Hear Solid would be: 8.5/10… Expand
  23. Shad_t
    Aug 18, 2022
    10
    EPIC from the begins at the end, memorable moments, great soundtrack, voice acting was impecable, and the spanish dun is the best i ever heard in a videogame. May in this time feels little outdated still is a Masterpiece of Gaming
  24. Orestfores9
    Aug 11, 2022
    10
    Played this game on ps1 emulator on my phone, and I still think this is the best game ever
  25. KapralDominik
    Aug 8, 2022
    9
    Лучшая игра с PS1 по моему объективному мнению, которая дала старт (упустим времена MSX) одной из самых говорящих франшиз в истории видеоигр. Ответственно заявляю, что игра на все сто прошла проверку временем и играется сегодня также ахуенно как и и почти двадцать лет назад (тут даже сохранения чуть ли не в любой момент есть, эт прям некст ген тех лет). Сюжет завораживает и прям за душуЛучшая игра с PS1 по моему объективному мнению, которая дала старт (упустим времена MSX) одной из самых говорящих франшиз в истории видеоигр. Ответственно заявляю, что игра на все сто прошла проверку временем и играется сегодня также ахуенно как и и почти двадцать лет назад (тут даже сохранения чуть ли не в любой момент есть, эт прям некст ген тех лет). Сюжет завораживает и прям за душу берет (пара моментов чуть слезу не выдавила, не каждая игра у меня так далеко заходит), а геймплейно MGS дал старт поколению стелс игр и тут все его законы не устарели, плюс его провал не считается фатальным в большинстве случаев и можно всех перестрелять. Велико и шедевриально; Оценка: 9.… Expand
  26. Karai
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    It's an epic game which made a revolution in game development and gameplay.
    Only one minus for this game it's camera view.
  27. quittit1
    Jul 5, 2022
    8
    Great game. You can see the link on it idiots lol but you can do better onp
  28. Zloyad
    Jun 21, 2022
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. A lot of developers should look at how game design should be done. One of the best games in principle.
  29. Juancazamo
    Jun 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este videojuego me hizo fan de la saga metal gear con tal de comprarme el metal gear legacy collection hideonlojima.es.una legenda… Expand
  30. hyrts
    Jun 4, 2022
    10
    A legendary game. A must play. The first game of this series. You should definitely try it.
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Awards & Rankings

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#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
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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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