Metal Gear Solid

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8.4

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  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. 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
  7. 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.
  8. MetalGearNut007
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    If you took the word badass and converted it into a video game then you get Metal Gear Solid.
    .- ; -
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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!
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. egoBorder
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    A true classic, and it holds up well today as it's really the simplest in terms of gameplay. More of an upjumped NES game, the real upgrade comes in the intelligent story told with flair and panache. Still my favorite in the series.
  20. 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
  21. Mcdaidde
    Mar 13, 2021
    9
    After ignoring the franchise for my entire life. I decided to dive in, starting with the ps1 classic. While some of the movment and hit detection has aged... not so well. The story, mechanics and surprises keep this game fresh even in 2021. Hopefully we'll see a proper remake in the near future for ps5. Until then I look forward to playing the rest of the franchise
  22. arnan34official
    Feb 21, 2018
    10
    I need only One word for this game... INCREDIBLE!
    Thank you Kojima and Konami for this wonderful saga.
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. Viper_Necklampy
    Jul 5, 2018
    10
    Simply masterpiece. It was very revolutionary. Characters made a lot. Kojima is the best! You're pretty good!
  26. loveforfire
    Aug 23, 2021
    7
    I'm not going to go on and on, but do think this is a good average game and that's it. I think it was totally overrated for just way too long.

    The controls are lousy
    The visuals are blurry and use texture warping which I'm not a fan of.
    The foxhound members are a bit cartoony and over the top for my tastes.

    Its still a good stealth game, even with its flaws.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. Leontorres7
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    Legendary game, play it, this game changed my life for good, all I have for this game is LOVE.
  31. 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
  32. 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.
  33. fernadoJadan
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Un gran juego que se mantiene intacto al paso del tiempo por su historia sencilla pero increibliemente contada, pero que en terminos de jugabilidad es un producto que cojea por todos lados por su limitacion de items y pocos movimientos del personaje, quedando en gameplay un juego de infiltraccion deficiente, pero me sorprende el nivel de detalle que tiene para ser un juego de PS1.
  34. 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.
  35. chatskyisretard
    Mar 7, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece.
    Great game even now.
    Diverse gameplay, interesting story, cinematic cutscenes - that's all about Metal Gear Solid (1998).
  36. 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.
  37. Jesmatz
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    BEST video game in context Rating: 9.9 Great Gameplay, perfect plot and graphics
  38. Nameless2131
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    its 8 for me in 2020
    but 10 for 1998
    ..............................................
  39. 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
  40. MatthewDavisMed
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    While it hasn't aged the best. Metal Gear Solid is still a timeless classic. Truly making the franchise a household name with it's interesting characters, fun use of stealth and boss battles, and a great story that kept me engaged throughout the 12 hour experience.
  41. 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.
  42. 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 !
  43. Patrick73
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Capolavoro senza tempo e pezzo fondamentale della storia del medium videoludico. Personaggi e meccaniche di gioco clamorose.
  44. Super746
    Aug 20, 2020
    9
    Metal gear solid es un clasico que actualmente no se ve muy bien a nivel grafico atrapa por su gameplay y su historia
  45. Solidsnake00901
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    Metal gear solid without a doubt is one of the single greatest games made from the PS1 era.
  46. Oboeteiru0
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    The game that changed the industry forever. Not the best graphics on the time, not the best music, not the best gameplay, and not the longest. But the stealth mecanics, the story, the characters, and one of the best protagonists of all time made this game unforgettable.
  47. MrSkellyton
    Dec 14, 2021
    7
    Metal Gear Solid (MGS) is a classic title for the ps1 and one of the greatest game of all time, that's what most people would say. MGS is a good game don't get me wrong, but its an overrated one.
    MGS's story is phenomenal and extremely compelling I don't blame people to purchase the game just for the story but the main glaring issue is the controls, the controls are an outdated mess and    Metal Gear Solid (MGS) is a classic title for the ps1 and one of the greatest game of all time, that's what most people would say. MGS is a good game don't get me wrong, but its an overrated one.
    MGS's story is phenomenal and extremely compelling I don't blame people to purchase the game just for the story but the main glaring issue is the controls, the controls are an outdated mess and ruins the game significantly.
    The controls ruins the story at most points because it replaces the feeling of intensity with pure frustration and it destroys the game because of it, a prime example of this problem is the fight with liquid on top of Metal Gear Rex the cut-scene that lead to this conflict was to put it simply, intense and thrilling but the moment you fight liquid the game falls flat on its face and makes the player suffer from horrible controls and it kills the atmosphere.
    overall MGS is only good for the story and the controls are a god awful mess that kills the overall game.    … Expand
  48. tukumalu
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Memorable boss fight, complex plot and beautiful storytelling gave Kojima an unshakable reputation.
  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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.
  54. Arokollo
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    This is a legendary game with a good storyline, gorgeous graphics (for its time), cinematic presentation, great sound design and innovative gameplay.
    This is possibly the best game of all time.
  55. 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.
  56. Montes6384
    Sep 16, 2020
    9
    Creo que este es un grandioso juego, su historia es interesante y sus personajes son bastantes memorables. Aún creo que MGS 3 es mejor que este juego, pero este definitivamente se lleva el segundo lugar de la saga de MGS
  57. ChesterField
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    What to say about this game, everything is just so perfect, story, stealth mechanics never seen in a game before back in the days, memorable soundtrack, a lot of weapons and gadgets. Just perfect 10/10.
  58. tk_248
    Apr 15, 2021
    8
    Не думал, что 20+ летняя игра окажется ТАКОЙ потрясающей.
  59. 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
  60. 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.
  61. 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.
  62. TheHylianDragon
    May 3, 2022
    9
    An absolute masterclass in storytelling and action-stealth gameplay. Wonderful level design, lovable characters and some of the best boss fights in all of gaming. The controls have dated quite a bit, but don't let that distract you from the fact that this is one of the best gaming experiences out there.
  63. umutpolatguler
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    I don't remember how many times have i cried, the game is full of plot twists. Best PS1 game ever existed, 10/10. Normally I would give 9.5/10 because of going to the very start of the base just to extend game time but it's a 1998 game, also i love Kojima lmao.
  64. JimPickens
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    I don't think I could accurately describe all my thoughts on this game with thrice the character limit, so instead of trying to condense both a review and my thoughts, this will primarily be about what I think of this game as a whole, because I don't really think I can say anything about its plot or characters that hasn't already been said.

    Admittedly I haven't played too many Ps1    I don't think I could accurately describe all my thoughts on this game with thrice the character limit, so instead of trying to condense both a review and my thoughts, this will primarily be about what I think of this game as a whole, because I don't really think I can say anything about its plot or characters that hasn't already been said.

    Admittedly I haven't played too many Ps1 games, but I feel absolute conviction when I say, Metal Gear Solid is one of the absolute best Ps1 games ever made. A game that perfectly meshes dumb goofy humour and a serious anti-nuclear war message, all tied neatly together with amazing characters, which the sequels would only build further upon.

    Though the somewhat titular character Solid Snake, has appeared twice before in Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2, skipping straight ahead to this game will not leave you guessing as to who exactly Snake is, his ideals, beliefs and general personality is given plainly to the player in exposition and his dialogue with other characters. He doesn't see himself as the war hero the other characters do, making unsubtle comments about himself that go against the legend of Solid Snake. Making Snakes character even better is Meryl Silverburgh, acting as the wide eyed rookie who thinks Snake is a hero, their interactions are always great, though can lean of the edgy side occasionally. Almost done with your allies now, but up next is my personal favourite character, Hal Emmerich, better known as Otacon, which he came up with himself as a portmanteau of "Otaku Convention" Hal is a weeb. He's also the scientist behind Metal Gear Rex, the titular nuclear war mech. Developing it under the pretense of creating a Nuclear Deterrent, Hal later joins up with Snake after learning he had been lied to. Finally there's your Codec Comrades, Colonel Roy Campbell, Dr. Naomi Hunter, and Mei Ling, there's also Master Miller, who fans of Peace Walker and MGS5 will recognize as Kazuhira Miller, who actually turns out to be antagonist, Liquid Snake in disguise. Finally there's Natasha Romanenko... anyway. For villains we have the terrorist cell known as Foxhound, notable members consist of Psycho Mantis, a tragic character with one of the most prolific boss fights of all time and the only member who makes an effort to redeem himself before death. Sniper Wolf, the Sniper...who likes wolves. She has a rather tragic relationship with Hal, starting the trend of everybody Hal loves dying. Revolver Ocelot, who doesn't do too much here, is a series mainstay and only gets more interesting. And finally their boss, Liquid Snake who is of course, Solid Snakes cloned brother, both of which were cloned from series antagonist/protagonist Big Boss. Liquid, later called Eli, is the leader of Foxhound and possesses Big Boss' Dominant genes, while Solid possesses his recessive genes, however believing himself to possess the recessive genes, he harbors a particular hatred for Snake believing himself to be inferior to him. Combined with his inferiority complex over believing he's inferior to both Snake and Big Boss, and manipulation by Ocelot, causes Liquid to lash out at the world, trying to create an unstoppable war machine and prove his superiority, but of course, Snake wins, proving he is in fact superior to Liquid despite his genetic inferiority.

    Where the game shines is with its characters and its story, and I think where the remake The Twin Snakes fails is with its attempt to make it far more bombastic than it ever was meant to be. Snake's story is one of tragedy, and this first game takes itself far more seriously than the rest, giving him more emotional scenes between characters like Gray Fox, a returning character from the MSX games, and the adoptive brother of Naomi Hunter after killing her parents. His sacrifice at the end of the game to give Snake a fighting chance against REX, the following conversation with Naomi about when Snake will die with the FOXDIE virus that killed Liquid coursing through his veins, it's all played very straight and doesn't really mesh with TTS's weird, rocket surfing nonsense. Snake is a character who only gets better as his writing progresses, who's relationships only get deeper and more complicated with both his friends and enemies, and who's story only gets longer, until he's finally allowed to stop at the tail end of his life. And all of that is thanks to this game laying the groundwork, and unlike so many games that share a similar legacy, Metal Gear Solid holds up even today as a great game.    … Expand
  65. luisbortolaso
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    O melhor jogo que se tem noticia no playstation, uma estória fanastica, um protagonista carismatico ,que nos faz sentir vontade de jogar muitas vezes, só para continuar a expêriência , isso sim é jogo e não essas coisas que lançam hoje em dia.
  66. Kiomarv
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра на первой PS и начало великой серии
  67. 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
  68. ps_meta
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This is the greatest game from the Playstation 1 - truly ahead of its time!!
  69. hocineDZ
    Oct 12, 2020
    10
    I just replayed this masterpiece and finish it for multiple times and i still discover new things to do in the game and like all mgs series there are a lot of hidden secrets in this game and i am hooked up to this serie since i first got my psone, and the VR missions are simply amazing tho i still haven't played mgs v to this day but i don't regret anything so far since i played the otherI just replayed this masterpiece and finish it for multiple times and i still discover new things to do in the game and like all mgs series there are a lot of hidden secrets in this game and i am hooked up to this serie since i first got my psone, and the VR missions are simply amazing tho i still haven't played mgs v to this day but i don't regret anything so far since i played the other versions from 1 to 4 including mgs peace walker and portable ops which i liked them a lot.… Expand
  70. Keitan
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    El juego que marco un antes y un despues en la narrativa y calidad jugabilistica en la historia de los videojuegos en 3D y sin lugar a dudas el mejor juego de la PS1.

    Un juego de sigilo y accion con una de las mejores narrativas, guiones, actores de doblaje y uno de los mejores Game Designers de la historia, Hideo Kojima. Al principio parece un juego cualquiera, pero lo bien diseñadas    El juego que marco un antes y un despues en la narrativa y calidad jugabilistica en la historia de los videojuegos en 3D y sin lugar a dudas el mejor juego de la PS1.

    Un juego de sigilo y accion con una de las mejores narrativas, guiones, actores de doblaje y uno de los mejores Game Designers de la historia, Hideo Kojima. Al principio parece un juego cualquiera, pero lo bien diseñadas e implementadas que estan sus mecanicas y lo bien aprovechado que esta el juego en su apartado grafico para la fecha es verdaderamente increible, un excelente trabajo realizado por Konami en todos los ambitos, hay de verdad muy pocas cosas que cuestionarle a este juego y no es de extrañarse el por que es catalogado como el mejor juego de PS1 y uno de los mejores juegos en la historia de los Videojuegos.    … Expand
  71. swvi89
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Truly the best game of all time. Amazing gameplay, characters, soundtrack, production, story, everything here is 100% fresh even today. There's no game like this.
  72. 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.
  73. Horoshorin
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Лучший стелс экшен своего времени. Сюжет и операторская работа могут поразить даже сейчас
  74. Cless
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Talk about a game ahead of its time. this game is ridiculous in the best ways ever. I love everything about it. Certainly a masterpiece that will always be remembered for its brilliance and mastery.
  75. withnoname
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    The best game ever made, cinematic masterpiece. Simply stunning and the story is Incredible.
  76. Anonime
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    Great game to play yes or yes once in your life. To be of the first psx it is graphically impressive. Its characters are very well designed in every way. The story that started a whole great game saga and powered kojima more. Must play.
  77. Vingador3011
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This game have the bests soundtracks, bests characters and the best plot. I love this masterpiece.
  78. Alex_Stone
    Jul 17, 2023
    9
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  79. Pedrobermudezb
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    el juego que me hiso enamorarme de este gran mundo de ser gamer ! gran historia, gameplay y sonido ! para su epoca cuando salio era top grafico de la ps1 y al dia de hoy lo sigo disfrutando.. cada ves que puedo le vuelvo a dar otra pasada a este maravilloso juego !
  80. gamingmachinery
    May 21, 2021
    10
    this game is the worst evar!!,
    there is no first person cardboard boxing. kojima was mad because of this review...
  81. Hevox
    May 16, 2023
    9
    Metal Gear Solid is a masterpiece.
    The graphics, the gameplay, the storyline, the music we almost touch the perfection.
  82. emilyratesgames
    Jul 3, 2021
    9
    Score: 9
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  83. terribad69
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Metal Gear Solid does not only have a unique and fun gameplay, this legendary game also revolutionized story telling in video game. Playing this game is like watching a cinematic masterpiece for all. The gameplay switches phase from stealthy to exhilirating action which gives us a very unique experience. in addition, the well crafted story amazingly expanded the Metal Gear lore whichMetal Gear Solid does not only have a unique and fun gameplay, this legendary game also revolutionized story telling in video game. Playing this game is like watching a cinematic masterpiece for all. The gameplay switches phase from stealthy to exhilirating action which gives us a very unique experience. in addition, the well crafted story amazingly expanded the Metal Gear lore which subsequently spawned countless Metal Gear titles which became a masterpiece on their own, similir to the first one.… Expand
  84. punkblud
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    Incredibly unique, original, and unforgettable, this game is one of a kind and will always be a classic. The gameplay, the voice acting, the plot, and the concept, this game caught lightning in a bottle and its clear why it spawned a cult fanbase and several (great) sequels and spinoffs. The only flaws I could find weere trivial aspects of the late game like backtracking and artificialIncredibly unique, original, and unforgettable, this game is one of a kind and will always be a classic. The gameplay, the voice acting, the plot, and the concept, this game caught lightning in a bottle and its clear why it spawned a cult fanbase and several (great) sequels and spinoffs. The only flaws I could find weere trivial aspects of the late game like backtracking and artificial game lengtheners.… Expand
  85. AlexSandoval
    Sep 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El videojuego Metal Gear Solid es una gran obra cinematográfica,es espectacular, tal vez les parezca muy "fanboy",pero es innegable que estamos en presencia de un videojuego adelantado a su época.… Expand
  86. Gonza9268
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    este juego es una maldita maravilla,estoy totalmente impactado con la gran histora de este increible juego
  87. genesisdoes
    Oct 2, 2020
    8
    The third game in the Metal Gear series, Metal Gear Solid was released by Kojima Productions and Konami in 1998 and it instantly had an impact on not only how future games would play, but how future games would tell stories. Many regard this game to be the best the original Playstation has to offer and I can easily see why.

    Metal Gear Solid is the 2nd game in the Metal Gear series I've    The third game in the Metal Gear series, Metal Gear Solid was released by Kojima Productions and Konami in 1998 and it instantly had an impact on not only how future games would play, but how future games would tell stories. Many regard this game to be the best the original Playstation has to offer and I can easily see why.

    Metal Gear Solid is the 2nd game in the Metal Gear series I've completed, the first being Metal Gear Solid 3 in January of 2014 but the original MGS has always been with me in one way or another. My introduction to Metal Gear was Egoraptor's Metal Gear Awesome, a flash series that poked fun at the game and specifically spoke on bizarre things the player would have to do during gameplay that they often wouldn't have thought of in any other game. Because I watched Metal Gear Awesome so much, the bizarre tactics highlighted in the animation almost served as tips for me when actually playing. I had watched Metal Gear Awesome so many times that I already knew how to complete a lot of the game. It was just really cool to finally see it first hand instead of recreated through crude animation.

    Anyway, I enjoyed the hell out of Metal Gear Solid. My favorite part of the Metal Gear series and Kojima games in general are that they often make the player a part of the game. It's almost as if you're a character in the game as well and gameplay wise, MGS 1 outshines the other MGS games in terms of that. The only parts of the game I legitimately disliked were the parts where you're forced into combat (not including boss battles) and one specific section with dogs. Overall, this game is a masterpiece and I think it holds up better than others give it credit for.
    I beat this game in November of 2019.    … Expand
  88. 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.
  89. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    OVERALL - 96%

    Gameplay - 9/10
    Graphics (for time) - 7/10
    Story - 10/10
    Game Length - 8/10
    Characters - 10/10
    Level/Area Design - 8/10
    Atmosphere - 8/10
    Sound Effects - 9/10
    Soundtrack - 7/10
    Replay Value - 8/10

    My favourite PS1 Game. My favourite characters. My favourite storyline. Started My favourite game franchise. Love it.
  90. CasualAndExtrem
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    A briliant masterpiece. Companies need to sit down. Play the game. Get some inspiration and then start making games. This game have so much emotion i cant even describe it. Even after that game the mgs series (specially the mgs4 guns of patriots) try to recreate what only mgs1 have. Mgs4 have so much references to Mgs1. Everything is balanced. The sound, the music, the cutscene, the storyA briliant masterpiece. Companies need to sit down. Play the game. Get some inspiration and then start making games. This game have so much emotion i cant even describe it. Even after that game the mgs series (specially the mgs4 guns of patriots) try to recreate what only mgs1 have. Mgs4 have so much references to Mgs1. Everything is balanced. The sound, the music, the cutscene, the story e.t.c.. If they ever do a remake i believe the graphics are the only issue since its a 1998 game (but way to far from his time).… Expand
  91. Colday
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    After that game i just started laughing at the modern concept of Exclusive games. Being ported on many platforms, it still PS1 exclusive anyway.
    My advice: if you don't have PS1 with CRT TV, don't play in PC port, because they cut many features. Just download the emulator and find a good gamepad. Not necessary, but if you get a good CRT monitor (any Trinitron for example), it will be great
  92. Borz5
    Sep 10, 2021
    7
    A classic game with many innovative ideas. One of the first stealth games, so give it a playthrough if you like this genre. The camera view is quite annoying sometimes, but overall it is a good game.
  93. Matheus19082006
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    This game have everything you want in a stealth game, the characters are awesome and the controls are not that bad compare to other ps1 games
  94. Geronimo33
    Apr 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Metal Gear Solid, what a video game. I wasn't a gamer back in 1998 to have the honour of playing video games like Half-Life or MGS, but i understand and respect their impact and legacy. The first time that i played metal gear solid, i wasn't that intrigued by it but as i continued and as the story opened up more i found myself in a string of conspiracies and relationships. Just like Half-Life, Metal Gear solid has the beautiful balance of story and action in it but also like Half-Life it introduced something to gaming, Half-Life introduced Scripted moments and MGS introduced the subject of choice in video games. The idea of killing them or sneaking past them. Unlike other games of those era MGS graphics kinda bring it down a little bit, because the game is relied on character interactions and dialog and it can sure enjoy the benefit of being remade.… Expand
  95. adeelisyours
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    One liner
    "This is the very best video game i have ever played in my life since 1998 and no other game has been more fun than this to the date."
  96. Wanderrr
    Feb 6, 2021
    8
    La obra que definió a los juegos narrativos. No hay otra forma de describir a este hermoso videojuego.
    Lo positivo:
    - Jugabilidad adictiva. - Buena cinematografía. - Una trama emotiva y entretenida. - Guion y narrativa bien trabajado. - Personajes con buen trasfondo. - Un soundtrack bello. - Gráficamente es imponente para su época. - Presenta batallas contra jefes muy creativas.    La obra que definió a los juegos narrativos. No hay otra forma de describir a este hermoso videojuego.
    Lo positivo:
    - Jugabilidad adictiva.
    - Buena cinematografía.
    - Una trama emotiva y entretenida.
    - Guion y narrativa bien trabajado.
    - Personajes con buen trasfondo.
    - Un soundtrack bello.
    - Gráficamente es imponente para su época.
    - Presenta batallas contra jefes muy creativas.

    Lo negativo:
    - Muchos diálogos son absurdos.
    - Sigilo aprovechado de manera mediocre, un problema que sufren muchos juegos del género.
    - El juego te hace retroceder de maneras estúpidas.

    Conclusión; Metal Gear Solid es una gran entrada de la saga "Solid" es un titulo muy bueno que te deja con ganas de mas.    … Expand
  97. Potworzak21
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    For me it's absolute must-play for any gamer. It' astonishing what developers did on first PlayStation. I played it for the first time about 2015... I envy a little bit people that played it just after release in 90s - it must have been total shock back then
  98. sammyhagar
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    Simply a masterpiece!

    This game is a unique masterpiece. Each of the components and elements of the game serve the soul of the story and correctly converge all its parameters towards a specific goal which is pure beauty.
  99. StealthYeled
    Apr 15, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El Camino del Soldado
    Metal Gear Solid, para muchos uno de los mejores juegos de la historia. Para mi, diré lo malo y lo bueno claro. Lo bueno, lo mejor la pelea contra SniperWolf. Ya lo que dice SPOILER: Al morir, me da mucho igual, pero la pelea, desde que pasas a los lobos a ellas me gusta mucho. Cuando Agarran a Snake, me gusta mucho. Lo de tener que apretar O creo para parar el dolor, es buenísimo. La banda sonora, que bueno... es de un ruso, pero igual es maravillosa. Artisitcamente es sorprendentemente bueno. Lo de Mantis, los finales alternativos.

    Lo Malo: para mi, no. Algunos bosses, como el del hielo, el que se lo comen los cuervos pos¨ ese. El primero, que es el mismo que el del hielo. La primera parte del juego es casi de 10, hasta que aparece Liquid Snake. Lo del amor, los speech de m---da cada vez que matabas un jefe, Horrible. El diseño de nivel que es muy simple. Aunque por ser de psx se perdona. Y para mi lo peor con mucha, pero mucha diferencia, el final. No la pelea con Liquid, que ya me parece estúpida, porque supuestamente y entre muchas comillas estaba muerto. Eso no, lo que dice Snake al final, me parece la cosa mas cursi, estúpida, incoherentemente estúpida, como el típico final de pelicula que te mandan y dicen, VIVA LA VIDA Y SOBRE TODO ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡EL AMORRRRRRRRRRRR.
    La jugabilidad, sobre todo por la, coña de la cámara.

    Bueno mi nota un 8.5/10. Por todo lo demás    … Expand
  100. dorohedorofan90
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Kojima en estado de gracia.
    Alfonso Vallés.
    Gray Fox.
    Una producción cinematográfica irrepetible.
    Una época que jamás volverá...
    Mi juego favorito de todos los tiempos.
    Metal Gear Solid.
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Awards & Rankings

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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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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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