The game was much clunkier than I remembered. Last time I really played this was when it came out on PS1. That feeling of clunkiness mostly comes from not having access to mechanics introduced in MGS2 onward. In general the sequels are way better in every aspect (except for excessive amount of cinematics, perhaps), but they all build on top of what came before them - this gem of a game. Is it perfect? No. It can even be quite frustrating at times for the wrong reasons. But is it worth a play? Absolutely. It still has a boatload of charm. Just remember, it's much closer to the original Metal Gear in terms of mechanics, than to MGS5.
