Metal Gear Solid

by Microsoft

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004VP4B
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 2 inches
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: September 25, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,330 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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You are Solid Snake, the unseen contingency in terrorist plans. Using stealth as your main weapon, you're to infiltrate the seized weapons disposal facility in Alaska's Fox Archipelago. If their demands are not met in 24 hours, they promise to use part of the nuclear arsenal they now control. Rescue high-level hostages and stop the terrorists before time runs out.

Metal Gear Solid for the PC includes enhanced versions of the original Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions for the PlayStation with better graphics and sound. It also adds a first-person play option and the ability to save at any point during the game. More than 30 offensive and defensive weapons, from silenced pistols and sniper rifles to night-vision goggles and mine detectors, aid your mission.

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Only few will be known as legends..., November 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Metal Gear Solid (CD-ROM)

This game is one of them. Revolutionary gameplay/interface never seen before, excellent voice acting, fabulous music/effects, and most of all, a gripping story that immediately hooks you in, and develops more and more as you play. Many purchased a PSX just for this game, and many will surely buy a PS2 just for MGS2.

** To all gamers - if you've never played MGS before, you REALLY should. Unlike most other brainless killing games, this game teaches you that avoiding battles through clever tactical choices is wise -- and that death is scary, painful, horrible, and sad.

** To all parents - like I stated above, the game has a pretty vocal message about death. I would rate it M for Mature, but if your child is already blowing out enemy brains in Quake-type games, this game may end up teaching more of a lesson than anything.

** To PSX owners - it's a near-perfect port, so you won't find too many things that are new. Storyline, gameplay, and all secrets (bandana, stealth suit, etc) are preserved. Still, being able to play this game in stunningly clear 1024x768 resolution graphics without the tedious CD read/load time made this worth my($). (not to mention the included VR pack)

Longevity: Replay value is not *that* high, since it is a "beatable" game. Still, most people will find themselves going through MGS another round and trying new things. Also, the VR pack helps you satisfy those times when you just want some action, but don't have hours to spend on the mission, so in that sense, it's value-packed for ($).

Advice#1: A 10-button PSX-style gamepad is STRONGLY recommended, unless you are comfortable with the keyboard. My Gravis Gamepad Pro (($)) works perfectly - and really, you need all 10 buttons.

Advice#2: If you have two CD-ROM drives like I do, leave both CD's in there. That way, you won't have to swap CD's at all. Of course, doing this may be bad for your health, as you may "forget" to take a break. =)

Advice#3: Savor it. Enjoy it. Don't rush through the game, but instead, explore, talk to everyone -- enjoy the game..

Snaaaaaake!

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best (if not the best) action/stealth game, October 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Metal Gear Solid (CD-ROM)

Go buy Metal Gear Solid. That's really all I have to say. Go buy it.

Although the game looks a bit dull from the cover of the box, it is most certanily NOT. Metal Gear Solid combines an action-packed detailed story with with stunning visuals, great characters, and a bit of human drama. Also, the game is almost like a movie. The plot unfoldes into a heart throbbing suspensful plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat. From a daring jail brake to a breathtaking battle with Metal Gear itslef, Metal Gear Solid is a totally emersive experiance.

And it'n not just a shooting game. In fact, 20% of the entire game is shooting. The other 80% includes stealth, strategies, puzzle-solving, and more. Whether you liie shooting games or stealth games or strtegy games, Metal Gear Solid is guranteed to please just about everybody.

PROS: Great gameplay; Enemies are very smart; Breathtaking action sequences; Great character development; A touch of drama makes it a sometimes depressing game; Good script; Nice graphics.

CONS: THERE ARE NO BAD THINGS ABOUT THIS GAME!!!!!!!!!!

BOTTOM LINE: No matter what genre is your speciality, Metal Gear Solid is guranteed to please just about everybody.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PS Version is Perfect the PC just plain makes it better, October 10, 2000

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"shaikja" (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Metal Gear Solid (CD-ROM)

I have had metal gear solid for my playstation game console for quite a while. It had always been my favorite game because of its stealth/action/adventure/shooter/puzzle theme to it. Yesterday I saw a demo for the PC version which I downloaded to see how pitiful it was compared to the PS version. To my suprise the game was stunning. Delivering more polygons and better rendered backgrounds delivering a sharp and crisp lookto a game that was choppy and not as smooth on the PS. I am going to buy this because you can relive the game that started all in a new format in a prettier world.

There are virtually no flaws except that pesky walking in walls thing that cant seem to be avoided. Other than that get ready to take a wild ride through the most promising game of all METAL GEAR SOLID.

HAIL, SOLID SNAKE!