METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version

Gameplay overview

Play as Solid Snake, an infiltration specialist sent to a facility on Shadow Moses after a renegade unit seizes control and threatens a nuclear strike. The story unfolds through cinematic scenes and conversations with characters over the Codec.

Avoid patrols, observe guard routes, use a radar and equipment, and fight when stealth gives way to encounters. The campaign combines infiltration with distinctive boss battles, while the included VR and Special Missions offer additional challenges.

This collection also includes Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, plus digital screenplay and reference books. Regional versions are available as additional downloads.

Review themes in more detail

Many supplied reviews praise the game's cinematic storytelling, memorable characters, tense stealth, and inventive boss encounters; some first-time players say these strengths drew them in despite the game's age. Codec conversations and the atmosphere also stand out. At the same time, many reviewers criticize this collection's PC release for limited or poor presentation options, and some report awkward controls or technical problems.