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Metal Gear Solid
Released Sep 3, 1998
Rating 85/100
Critic score 80
Perspective Third person
Rated ESRB: M
Developer Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
Publisher Konami
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Metal Gear Solid takes place in an alternate history in which the Cold War continued into the 1990s, ending at some point near the end of the 20th century. Coming out of retirement, special agent Solid Snake is called back into the line of duty to take on rogue members of Foxhound, a crack government anti-terrorist squad threatening to launch nuclear-weapons on the White House unless they receive their $1 billion ransom. With only 24 hours to sabotage Foxhound's threat, Snake must infiltrate enemy lines, rescue the two hostages and thwart the terrorists' plans. The demons of his past will challenge him and his will as a soldier shall be tested, as Snake fights to save the world from nuclear devastation.
Metal Gear Solid pioneered stealth-action gaming across PlayStation platforms since its 1998 debut, establishing the franchise as a cornerstone of tactical gameplay and cinematic storytelling. The series has remained culturally significant decades later, spawning sequels, spin-offs, and continued fan engagement.
Recent activity shows the franchise experiencing a notable resurgence. Master Collection Vol. 2 has brought Metal Gear Solid 4 to modern platforms for the first time in nearly two decades, prompting renewed discussion around Kojima's divisive PS3 exclusive and its legacy as either a narrative masterpiece or a cutscene-heavy experience. The collection updates the game's famous disc-swap joke with new dialogue reflecting contemporary technology. Meanwhile, the modding community continues expanding the original game's possibilities - a recent mod enables playable Grey Fox with experimental third-person camera functionality. Beyond interactive releases, the franchise has diversified into merchandise partnerships, including pet accessories launching through 2026. Series creator Hideo Kojima, now 63, has reiterated his focus remains on game development amid broader industry interest in film adaptations.
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Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots: Part 4 - Rosemary's Return | Super Replay
In 2008, Kojima Productions released what was billed as the swan song for Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear series: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. The game had the staggering task of tying up decades of storytelling by bringing together Solid Snake, Ocelot, Otacon, Raiden, and…
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Metal Gear Solid's Raiden Returns in New $400 Release This November
Raiden from the Metal Gear Solid franchise has been brought to life in stunning detail in a brand-new $400 release launching in November.
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First plot tease for Hideo Kojima's Physint sure does remind me of Metal Gear Solid 3: "The next Cold War begins"
Here comes the same old feeling
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Metal Gear Solid Movie Fancasting Already Has The Perfect Snake Actor
While we're still waiting for an official movie update, fans are already in agreement over who should play Solid Snake.
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Why Does Metal Gear Solid 5 Still Feel Unmatched So Many Years Later?
The Phantom Pain was a stealth action experience like no other back in the day. That it continues to be that way is something we thought deserves closer look.
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Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid Spiritual Successor Physint Will Now Be Published by Xbox Instead of Sony
Renowned video game director Hideo Kojima's upcoming project Physint, which could fairly be described as a spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid, will now be published by Xbox instead of Sony, Microsoft announced today. Xbox will continue to publish the horror game OD – itself…
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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 2 review
Though you might see Metal Gear Solid: The Master Collection Vol. 2 as a spare part, you definitely won’t feel short-changed by this collection.
It's Important That You Buy Your Cat This $60 Metal Gear Solid Cardboard Box Right Away
Catical Espionage Action. There is no time to explain. Today is the final day you can pre-order a Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2 -themed cardboard box for your cat . September 7 represents the final day of procurement ahead of the box's November shipping date. Crafted…
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18 years after Metal Gear Solid 4 first launched, a modder has shown off its first modded map, MGS3's Groznyj Grad
Groznyj Grad? The mountain redoubt of GRU Colonel Volgin?
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Final Fantasy 7, Metal Gear Solid, and 5 More PS1 Games Return in New Collection Available Now
Wilder Toys' new PS1 Console Hero collection lets gamers display their favorite PS1 games.
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Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 3 Said To Be Bringing Back MGS 5 And Rising Revengeance
A new rumor suggests Konami could bring Metal Gear Solid 5 and Metal Gear Rising Revengeance together in Master Collection Volume 3. Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 3 Said To Be Bringing Back MGS 5 And Rising Revengeance is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology…
Metal Gear Solid 4's Disc Swap Scene Is Slightly Different On Xbox, And Here's How It Plays Out
"It uses high-capacity media, too". With the release of the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2 on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S recently, it provided us with our first ever chance to play Metal Gear Solid 4 on an Xbox console - either as part of the collection or as a st…
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Digital Foundry analyzes Metal Gear Solid 4 Remaster on Switch and Switch 2
Looks pretty solid
"To Make Customers Wonder... And Pick It Up" - Kojima Explains Metal Gear Solid's 'Vertical' Japanese Box Art
Revolving Ocelot. While there are many instances of video game box art being altered from territory to territory - typically to give Kirby ANGRY EYES or to stick a gun in somebody's hand - the case of Konami's 1998 masterpiece Metal Gear Solid has been something of an outlier. Wh…
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Review: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 (Switch 2) - A Great Compilation Of Stealth Sequels
This Old Snake knows some new tricks. Editor's Note: If you're looking for our thoughts on the individual releases within the Collection, then check out our reviews of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker , which you can buy individually on…
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Hideo Kojima intentionally designed Metal Gear Solid's box art to look confusing and grab attention, but stores ruined his plan by "trying to be helpful"
"I intentionally designed the package to make customers wonder, 'Why is it vertical?!'"
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UK software sales chart for the week ending August 29, 2026 – Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition debut
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 29, 2026 is now available. A couple of notable games dropped last week with Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition. Both came out of the gate strong. Metal Gear Solid: Master Colle…
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Metal Gear Solid 4's DLC might only be saved thanks to the uncelebrated work of fan preservationists
SaveMGO was referenced in the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2 release
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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – August 30, 2026 – Elden Ring and Metal Gear Solid battle for first
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 30, 2026 are now available. Elden Ring supplanted itself at #1 last week with pre-loads, and now that it’s actually launched, it stays at that spot. Having said that, it had competition – Metal Gear Solid: Master Co…
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Metal Gear Solid Fan Community Makes Unexpected Appearance In Master Collection Vol. 2 Executable
"The original DLC might only exist today because SaveMGO kept it available". A reference to SaveMGO, a community project focused on preserving the Metal Gear Online series through reverse-engineered servers, has been found within the executable of the recent Master Collection Vol…
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91.8% of Metal Gear Solid 4 players immediately got the achievement for ripping a statue's privates clean off
PC players understood the mission
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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 has apparently removed MGS4’s PS3 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch [update: confirmed]
August 18: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on August 27, 2026, finally giving players on Nintendo’s platforms the chance to experience Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. However,…
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7 Metal Gear Solid 4 tips to help you complete your final mission
Follow these Metal Gear Solid 4 tips to guide Old Snake through the battlefield
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METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 sneaks onto Switch & Switch 2 today
Care for a game of Snake?
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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Launch Update Adds High-Resolution Peace Walker Cutscenes and Portuguese Subtitles
Konami announced that when Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 releases on August 27, a free update will launch alongside it. This update will enhance resolution and add more cutscenes: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Added Brazilian Portuguese subtitles Metal Gea…
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Metal Gear Solid Officially Launches New Cat Scratchers in October 2026
Turn your kitty into Solid Snake with the official Metal Gear Solid cat scratchers.
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Speedrunner turns one of Metal Gear Solid 4's biggest bosses into a total pushover using the power of Master Collection Vol 2's enhanced framerate
"It's not over yet"... oh wait it is
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Metal Gear Solid 4 Is a Reminder Stealth Games Should Be More Than a Playstyle
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is almost here, and Metal Gear Solid 4 is a reminder that hardcore stealth needs a comeback.
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Metal Gear Solid 4 Is Finally Escaping the PS3 — Why Did It Take Almost 20 Years?
MGS4 finally leaves PS3 after 18 years via Master Collection Vol. 2. Here's why porting it took so long, and what it reveals about preserving PS3-era games.
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Konami reveals Metal Gear Solid cat toys in team-up with huge feline influencer
Konami has unveiled a collection of Metal Gear Solid products made for cats, complete with cardboard boxes designed for feline stealth missions.
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Elden Ring, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, more
Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include Elden Ring, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, and more. Here’s the full roundup: Switch 2 Elden Ring Tarnished Edition – 50.0GB Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection…
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Metal Gear Solid Partners up With the Only Thing Stealthier Than Snake
Cat merch is coming your way, Metal Gear Solid fans, but it will only be available for two days at CatCon and OKS Gear Shop.
Metal Gear Solid Pet Collection Features Cardboard Cat Boxes, Plush Toys, and Collars for CatCon 2026
Konami has announced a Metal Gear Solid pet merchandise collection for CatCon 2026, featuring cardboard cat scratch boxes, plush toys, and collars based on Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. There will also be a meet-and-greet with social…
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Updates MGS4’s Disc Swapping Joke With New Voice Lines
Otacon's lines about no longer needing to swap out discs due to the advances in technology is getting a new lease on life.
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As Hideo Kojima turns 63, the Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator says "I would like to remain focused on creating games" despite the interest in movies
"I constantly need to reassess how I use my time and how I live my life"
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METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol. 2 "Switch 2 vs. PS5 vs. PS3" comparison video
Old Snake lookin' older than ever
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Metal Gear Solid 4: The Flawed Masterpiece Kojima Didn't Want to Make
With Metal Gear Solid 4 finally arriving on modern consoles thanks to Master Collection Vol. 2, we take a look back at the game's legacy. Was it really just a big cutscene, or is it Kojima's masterpiece?
Classic Metal Gear Solid Gets Experimental Third-Person Mode
Modder ‘Perfect Pizza’ has released a mod for the first classic Metal Gear Solid game that allows you to play as Grey Fox. Not only that, but this mod adds a new third-person camera mode, allowing you to experience the game in a completely different way. Now, I have some good and…
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A Metal Gear Solid mod finally lets us play as Grey Fox in the PS1 classic, and it's not just his disappointing VR Missions iteration
"The goal is to let players experience an expanded version of Grey Fox vs what was given to us in VR missions"
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