100
A cinematic classic. [Feb 2003, p.97]
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.
100
This game is full of surprises and you never know what is going to happen, and that is a very good thing.
10
Amazing story and characters. Bosses were fun, and the dialogue was fun with forth wall breaks. Gameplay can be difficult at first but when you get used to it it is one of the best gaming experiences i have had in awhile.
9
great gameplay, great story. probably the best stealth in playstation 1. difficult at first but you will manage to understand the gameplay over time
6
A chore to play today but still a very interesting look at gaming at the time. There are some oddities that make it stand out as a very distinct gaming experience, crouching with the mine detector to collect enemy mines through snow is a positive one! having to take hardcore benzos to be able to aim a sniper is not one of them. (the sniper wolf boss fight is one of the worst in gaming) To me the story of metal gear has yet to live up to it's universal almost religious praise, the writing is **** corny and stupid with the occasional good twist. No, this is not some of the best videogame storytelling, what crack are you smoking. Otakon at one point verbatim says "My name is otakon..... its kind of like otaku". Snake is a bumbling idiot going from point a to b with little introspection or thought. We meet characters, get told they are important and then they die an hour later. The Rex boss-fight was genuinely really fun and i strangely found the last third of the game the most enjoyable.
Metal Gear Solid
PlayStation
Released On:
Oct 21, 1998
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
94
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9.2
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100
This will be the game that everyone will be playing, talking about and demanding for Christmas and the rest of 1999.
100
We may be looking at the greatest game of the decade here.
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71 Ratings
71 Ratings
Jul 19, 2026
10
Amazing story and characters. Bosses were fun, and the dialogue was fun with forth wall breaks. Gameplay can be difficult at first but when you get used to it it is one of the best gaming experiences i have had in awhile.
May 23, 2026
10
i played it for the first time after almost 30 years since its release and i have spent 18 hours in it. 18 hours of enjoyment and spectacular gaming experience, metal gear solid is one of the greatest games of all time for sure
100
Gripping. You will not be able to make your way through this unrelenting adventure without feeling your stomach flip and churn into knots.
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.
93
The tense atmosphere and sense of urgency the game is able to generate is downright stunning. I often found myself gripping the controller so tight my knuckles would be turning white!
90
Metalgear is distinctive in that the game is woven around the story, rather than the opposite way around.
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.
Mar 20, 2026
10
Is it literally flawless? No. Is it an untouchable masterpiece that will go down in history as one of the greatest games ever? Yes, yes it is.
Oct 23, 2025
7
Good game, but it's really difficult to play it in 2025 - graphics, controls, etc. - very unfamiliar for a modern player
Mar 18, 2025
7
By today's standards, Metal Gear Solid is outdated and frankly a chore to play. Unintuitive controls, archaic game design, restrictive saving system are already detrimental but typical features of older games. The real problems lie in the story and boss fights. MGS's story pales in comparison to later entries, with less stakes and more idiotic moments, portrayed by liquid snake, who's an unremarkable villain devoid of any wit or charm. It's not a bad story by any means, but it isn't the spy action blockbuster that it's hyped up to be. However, the worst part of this game is unequivocally the boss fights. While some can be decent, most of the boss fights in this game go from annoying to downright frustrating, especially when factoring the terrible controls. The last boss fight in particular is especially drawn out and terrible. While Metal Gear Solid was an innovative product for it's time, especially with it's decent characterization, game mechanics, set pieces and voice acting, it is antiquated, frustrating, and in dire need of a remake.
Dec 28, 2024
4
It's ok at best. Certainly outdated and very clunky and frustrating by today's standards and that's why I had no fun playing it. If you didn't experience it back then, you'll hardly find it enjoyable now.
Aug 9, 2019
3
Never before have I ever been as frustrated by a game than with Metal Gear Solid.
SummaryYou 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 reac... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
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- PlayStation
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- Xbox Series X
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- Dreamcast
Initial Release Date:Oct 21, 1998
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- KCEJ
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