Posted October 14, 2020
There’s been a bit of a debate on whether or not you should play these versions or use an emulator. Personally I have no qualms using emulators or fan patches. Use whatever works for you. That being said this is my favorite version of the game to play and I’d like to share some details as to why.
For first time players the best way to play MGS1 is on real hardware, there’s just no other way around it. But for people who’ve replayed the game many time I’d say this version is pretty good.
I am fully aware that this versions has it’s problems such missing affects and deluge but, let me break it down for you.
I first played MGS when I was 12 but I had to wait until I was 15 before I could continue due to the adult themes of the game.
When I got a PS2 I tried to play MGS1 on it. Only to discover that not only could I not run the VR mission disc but upon finishing the game it would crash preventing me from from assessing new game plus. (this was a common issue with PAL PS2s for those of you wandering)
Also MGS1 in particular has always been a bitch to emulate. Constant problems with sound and graphics. It doesn’t matter if the PSX version has better sound if you get crackling and muted audio.
In short this is the best way to play on in the PC and it is also hassle free compared to trying to run it any other way. To run it at full speed I suggest running it on 640x480 through the game setting and up scaling it through the DX configuration. I tried the widescreen patch and it caused framerate problems when I was using the Stealth Camo, even if I was playing on 640x480. So I’ll be sticking with GOG’s DX wrapper. I really can’t express my gratitude to GOG for this one.
MGS 1 is a game that means a lot to me but it is also filled with a lot of obstacles. First I had to wait until I was 15, then I ran into problems getting it to work on my PS2, then I ran into further problems trying to run it on my PC back in the day. Then I tried to emulate it which had even more problems. Eventually I tried to emulate integral which had even more problems.
Many similar issues also apply to MGS 2 as well.
Thanks to GOG I am now able to play one of my childhood favorite games without headache. It’s not perfect but I don’t care. I hope they continue to patch and tweak it, but as far as I’m concerned I have no wish to return the original PS1 version. To be able to start and just play this thing is all I ever wanted. Thanks GOG you’re the best.
For first time players the best way to play MGS1 is on real hardware, there’s just no other way around it. But for people who’ve replayed the game many time I’d say this version is pretty good.
I am fully aware that this versions has it’s problems such missing affects and deluge but, let me break it down for you.
I first played MGS when I was 12 but I had to wait until I was 15 before I could continue due to the adult themes of the game.
When I got a PS2 I tried to play MGS1 on it. Only to discover that not only could I not run the VR mission disc but upon finishing the game it would crash preventing me from from assessing new game plus. (this was a common issue with PAL PS2s for those of you wandering)
Also MGS1 in particular has always been a bitch to emulate. Constant problems with sound and graphics. It doesn’t matter if the PSX version has better sound if you get crackling and muted audio.
In short this is the best way to play on in the PC and it is also hassle free compared to trying to run it any other way. To run it at full speed I suggest running it on 640x480 through the game setting and up scaling it through the DX configuration. I tried the widescreen patch and it caused framerate problems when I was using the Stealth Camo, even if I was playing on 640x480. So I’ll be sticking with GOG’s DX wrapper. I really can’t express my gratitude to GOG for this one.
MGS 1 is a game that means a lot to me but it is also filled with a lot of obstacles. First I had to wait until I was 15, then I ran into problems getting it to work on my PS2, then I ran into further problems trying to run it on my PC back in the day. Then I tried to emulate it which had even more problems. Eventually I tried to emulate integral which had even more problems.
Many similar issues also apply to MGS 2 as well.
Thanks to GOG I am now able to play one of my childhood favorite games without headache. It’s not perfect but I don’t care. I hope they continue to patch and tweak it, but as far as I’m concerned I have no wish to return the original PS1 version. To be able to start and just play this thing is all I ever wanted. Thanks GOG you’re the best.