Metal Gear Solid

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Oct 21, 1998
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2134 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 silencedYou 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
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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: 315 out of 329
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 329
  3. Negative: 2 out of 329
  1. DavidN
    Mar 5, 2008
    10
    One of the best action/adventures ever made. The quality of this title is simply insane.
  2. 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 andTo 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. chatskyisretard
    Mar 7, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece.
    Great game even now.
    Diverse gameplay, interesting story, cinematic cutscenes - that's all about Metal Gear Solid (1998).
  5. Pmstz
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    The best.
    Absolut masterpiece.
    Hideo amazing video game.
    ++++++++++++++++++
  6. NerdConsultant
    Jan 14, 2016
    10
    Metal Gear Solid is a perfect Amalgamation of Gameplay, Story, and design. it's story still sticks we me today and i loved every twist andMetal Gear Solid is a perfect Amalgamation of Gameplay, Story, and design. it's story still sticks we me today and i loved every twist and turn, the gameplay was tough and challenging but not in a cheap way and while it looks dated now it was at the time amazing to see graphics like this. it's a damn near perfect game and is in my top 10 if not top 5 games… Expand
  7. 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    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.    … Expand
  8. Broyax
    Apr 9, 2017
    3
    Le succès de Metal Gear Solid a eu au moins un effet positif : sans lui en effet nous n'aurions sans doute jamais eu les Splinter Cell. Le jeuLe succès de Metal Gear Solid a eu au moins un effet positif : sans lui en effet nous n'aurions sans doute jamais eu les Splinter Cell. Le jeu aurait pu être bon s'il n'était pas aussi sclérosé par sa japoniaiserie dégoulinante, ses contrôles très perfectibles et sa vue d'en haut contraire au bon sens le plus élémentaire.

    Sa mise en scène est risible (quand les Japonais tentent de singer Hollywood, c'est ce que ça donne -la VF caricaturale en accentue le grotesque) et ses "boss" ridicules semblent tout droit sortis d'une borne d'arcade des années 90. Techniquement pour de la PS1, c'est dans le haut du panier certes mais ça ne suffit pas à tirer MGS de son marasme vidéo-ludique.    … Expand

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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