Metal Gear Solid HD Collection

 Xbox 360
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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 241 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 204 out of 241
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 241
  3. Negative: 20 out of 241
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  1. mlevyholden
    Apr 3, 2019
    6
    Metal Gear games, were the pinnacle of stealth games (they actually invented the genre). The stories were great, B level action movies, with lots of twists and great boss fights. But unfortunately the game controls haven´t aged well. In MGS2 you cannot control the camera (a staple in today´s 3rd person games), Snake controls terrible, he is clunky, he can´t crawl and the shooting mechanicMetal Gear games, were the pinnacle of stealth games (they actually invented the genre). The stories were great, B level action movies, with lots of twists and great boss fights. But unfortunately the game controls haven´t aged well. In MGS2 you cannot control the camera (a staple in today´s 3rd person games), Snake controls terrible, he is clunky, he can´t crawl and the shooting mechanic is terribly implemented. In MGS3 at least you can control the camera, but Snake still controls terrible, he still can´t crawl and the shooting mechanic is still very bad. I don´t know why they didn´t update the controls in this HD release, to resemble modern 3rd person shooting games, or at least offer to customize the control. After playing these classic games, I realized how dated they are, and actually felt sad, because most modern gamers (my son included) may miss out on great games because of the clunky controls. Metal Gear Games really need a remake with the Fox Engine (Konami would make millions if it ever did that). MGS V plays very very smooth compared to these ones. So I can only recommend this HD collection to old school players, that played the old Metal Gear games. New gamers used to smoother controls like the ones found in Uncharted or Tomb Raider, or Resident Evil 2 Remake will really feel that these games control terribly bad, and would probably quit after the first 10 minutes.… Expand
  2. iAMsoBEAST1
    Nov 17, 2011
    6
    Metal Gear Solid is a fantastic series but these are just remakes. The updated graphics and sound are not worth paying $55 for. In my opinion, just pick up the originals.
  3. Foxcool
    Jan 4, 2012
    6
    They're just remakes with previous addons, they didn't even update the contents or make real time cut scenes for Peace Walker. In addition, they didn't include the ps3 exclusive of MGS4. If you've played any of the previous version then this is not worth it, it's just the same dump in a different toilet. If you missed out on any of these games then do definitely pick this up, otherwiseThey're just remakes with previous addons, they didn't even update the contents or make real time cut scenes for Peace Walker. In addition, they didn't include the ps3 exclusive of MGS4. If you've played any of the previous version then this is not worth it, it's just the same dump in a different toilet. If you missed out on any of these games then do definitely pick this up, otherwise just move on, same old ****, nothing to see here. Keep in mind this review is by someone who played and beaten all the games in this bundle several times already on the original systems they appeared on and just could play through any of them again.… Expand
  4. Epik_Ninnja
    May 25, 2015
    7
    MGS2: It's fun but it feels awefully outdated with annoying controls and some frustrating bits. Ultimately, I understand why it's considered a classic, with a unique style and engrossing stealth. 7/10.
    MGS3: It's an improvement over MGS2 in its stealth, story, and overall game mechanics. Still, the controls are a real inconvenience (but they're not so bad once you get used to them). You    MGS2: It's fun but it feels awefully outdated with annoying controls and some frustrating bits. Ultimately, I understand why it's considered a classic, with a unique style and engrossing stealth. 7/10.
    MGS3: It's an improvement over MGS2 in its stealth, story, and overall game mechanics. Still, the controls are a real inconvenience (but they're not so bad once you get used to them). You can actually eat snakes! Also, it has a very good ending. 8/10.
    MGS PEace Walker: I never finished this one due to its painful steps backward. I thought, although a handheld game, it'd be better than the others because it's newer. However, the stealth is **** in this game. You can't even crawl! Its plot is interesting but its gameplay is just too focused on co-op, which doesn't work well in Metal Gear, and it sacrafices so much to try to make it work. The mother base adds more content to it and so does the multiplayer, but the latter of the two is garbage. 5.5/10.
    Overall, good value and all but Peace Walker is 'meh' and the controls are far from ideal (the Dualshock 2 had 2 sticks, why not use them for moving and aiming?). Despite the complaints, buy it if you like stealth games.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#47 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#26 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
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  1. DarkStation
    Feb 23, 2012
    90
    In the end, with Metal Gear Solid HD Collection you are getting 3 games in a classic series that will last you a good 30 hours, maybe double if you partake in all of the side activities and extras that the games have. It comes close to the value of the Orange Box, especially considering that it is being sold for less than most retail games.
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  2. MondoXbox
    Feb 12, 2012
    95
    Three great games at a very good price, brilliantly standing the test of time and allowing Xbox users to play MGS 3 and Peace Walker for the very first time. An high quality package, strongly advised for everyone.
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  3. Gamereactor Sweden
    Feb 6, 2012
    80
    Sure, the first game is nowhere to be found and small pieces are cut from the game. But this is still a great collection though and shows that Kojimas classics stand the test of time.
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