Metal Gear Solid PlayStation
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Universal acclaim- based on 394 Ratings

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  • Summary: You are Snake, a government agent on a mission to regain control of a secret nuclear weapons base from terrorist hands. Lightly armed and facing an army of foes, Snake must avoid firefights in order to survive. If Snake can locate them he can utilize advanced hardware, ranging from silenced pistols to ground-to-air missiles. Enemies react to sight and sound - so stay quiet and stay in the shadows. State-of-the-art graphics: textures, transparencies, models and explosions. Taut, gripping story with multiple endings - a truly cinematic experience.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Armchair Empire
    100
    Adding to the story is some of the best voice acting to ever come to a videogame. The entire cast did an absolutely top-notch performance.
  2. 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.
  3. GMR Magazine
    100
    A cinematic classic. [Feb 2003, p.97]
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  4. PSX Nation
    99
    A Solid story, inventive gameplay mechanisms, both third and first person views, a slew of spy equipment, awesome weapons, unique emotional plot and stealth make MGS one of PlayStation's greatest games ever.
  5. TotalGames.net
    97
    To accompany the breathtaking graphics is a soundtrack of pure extravagance, and it does wonders to heighten the action and suspense, we can tell you.
  6. Game Revolution
    91
    Its diminished length and excessive no-interactive plot hold it back from truly reaching the highest plateau. Still, this is a must have for any PSX library and a ton of fun.
  7. Adrenaline Vault
    70
    While it is playable, and actually pretty fun a lot of the time, it has some serious, nearly game ruining flaws that, for me, made it a complete disappointment.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 106 out of 106
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 106
  3. Negative: 0 out of 106
  1. JohnD.
    Apr 11, 2005
    10
    Best game ever, even today. A must have!
  2. JasonI.
    Mar 24, 2003
    10
    I like it because it keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time and its a good challenge for any one who has never played it before ie: ME
  3. RFCxDaViDxRFC
    Apr 24, 2011
    10
    To put it simply, I can't think of a better game. Even with Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 graphics nowadays, I would still prefer to sit down and play this ground-breaking game. The graphics may be terrible but it is understood that this was released in 1998. However, the story alone makes up for the graphics. The immersive storyline of the mission at hand is disrupted by heartbreak, danger and deceit and captures the player immediately. This game will continue to overshadow the rest in the series, simply becuase of the fact that this game is phenomenal.… Expand
  4. FergusP.
    Apr 22, 2007
    10
    A classical. This is the best word to descrbe this absolute monster of a game, it blow me away when it first came out and to this day I hold this game close to my heart. The amount of fantastic set pieces, memerable moments and legendary bosses is absolutely mind blowing-some may say 6 hours of cutscenes is too much, I say give me more.… Expand
  5. Basem101
    Jun 15, 2013
    10
    This is one of the best games of all time it is the grandfather of modern gaming it is cinematic and a first of its kind and it began the voice acting in gaming and it has amazing soundtrack and gameplay the story is amazing in this game even now you'll enjoy playing this game even if you have a PS3 or Xbox 360… Expand
  6. Ruhject
    Mar 4, 2012
    10
    This is a wonderful game. It serves as a great start to the legendary Metal Gear Solid series. Even in modern days it is still one of the best single player games around.… Expand
  7. gyigyo2
    Jul 10, 2013
    7
    The Good:Solid Snake,Otacon,Grey fox,ocelot,raven,liquid snake,Story,Gameplay.
    the bad:both ending,find a new path blablabla,meryl,graphics

    For me Both ending is crap and useless solid snake was not solid snake anymore find a new path and bblablablabla,Solid snake laughing is creepy lol,and its don't even connect to mgs2 story, If somebody gonna remake this game its need another new ending for this game.    … Expand

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