METAL GEAR SOLID

This game is an absolute classic, granted it's unlike the PS1 port, which I played when I was a kid who always liked the scenes that made the controller vibrate that always created more immersion, which is something the PC port doesn't have, sadly. But that's not to say that the game is bad in any way. You're still playing as the iconic Solid Snake, the story isn't tempered with in any way and the gameplay is just how I remembered it. I would recommend you to play this on a controller though and change the keybindings in-game, then you'd get to have a nice and (for some) a nostalgic experience. Playing with the keyboard is a bit tricky but managable, it doesn't include the entire Alert soundtrack but it's still good, for graphics the PC port uses texture smoothing which removes this blocky-pixelated look of the original PS1 port which is supposed to be part of the game's appeal. With these flaws the PC port is still perfectly playable and enjoyable, but that's just my opinion. This game is one of my favorite games and was the first one that put me into the world of gaming, thus I have so much respect for the game.

Metal Gear Solid is still by far one of the best stealth action games ever made. Yes it is over 20 years old now but the gameplay and storyline are both as brilliant as ever. I've played this game on multiple machines over the years - from the original PS1 to the Twin Snakes on the Game Cube and this version on the PC and I still haven't tired of it. The fact that GOG have managed to port it to modern PCs is an absolute joy - I previously used workarounds and fan patches to get it working but the good news is this version works really well without having to mess around with hacks and patches to get it to run - it runs without a hitch or glitch. A thing of beauty everyone should experience at least once.

Other than downloading from here, your "legit" options are: Own the original PlayStation disk(s) and have a working PS1 (or PS2/PS3 with backward compatibility) Own a copy of The HD Collection or The Legacy Collection on the PS3 and hope the d/l code still works. Download MGS stand-alone from PlayStation Network on the PS3. Own a PlayStation Classic. Have the original PC disk and hope old fan patches still work. As is, this version plays OK. Haven't come across any particularly noticable bugs. No, it's not going to be optimized for fullscreen on your $3,500 liquid-cooled PC and your super duper ultra-wide 37K extended-wide monitor. You'll deal with black bars. You were still pooping in diapers when this game was made. I haven't come across any major issues. Didn't need to go chase down 5-year-old fan patches. It works. I still prefer to play it using my PS3, but this is a nice alternative to experience the original and not that trash GameCube version.

If you ever wanted to get into the Metal Gear Solid series, this is a great place to start. Though not the first one in the series, MGS established much of the cinematic approach later entries in the series have become known for. The plot is mostly presented in cutscenes, which shine with high quality voice acting (David Hayter, Paul Eiding, Jennifer Hale) and good writing, though some of the Kojimaisms such as the codenames (Revolver Ocelot and Decoy Octopus are my favorites) may come across as odd, if not comical. Speaking of, Hideo Kojima has created a fictional yet still grounded universe which serves as the backdrop for the plot. Coupled with an excellent score, MGS succeeds in creating a great atmosphere that completely sucks you into the narrative. When it comes to the gameplay, MGS isn't quite as refined. Though advertised as "tactial espionage action," the stealth sections quickly take a backseat past the first third of the game. Later sections are mostly focused on action, much of which happens in the numerous boss battles. These are the most difficult parts of the game, albeit mostly due to the fact that in order to beat those, specific items are needed, or you need to be aware of a particular strategy or certain game mechanics, which typically aren't explained anywhere. Coupled with wonky hitboxes and limited controls, these parts can get frustrating, which does ruin some of the immersion built up by the narrative. As for the GOG version, both keyboard/mouse and controller work just fine, and the PC port is still by far the best looking and running version of MGS. Since part of the bottom of the screen is cut off (the PlayStation version didn't run at full resolution), playing the game in the intended 4:3 aspect ratio will leave you with a very small screen, which is why opting for 4:3 stretched may be the preferred option. Saving is possible at any point, though you'll still be reset to the last entered room upon reloading.

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