Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 1

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 1

released on Oct 24, 2023
by Konami

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 1

released on Oct 24, 2023
by Konami

The origin of stealth action returns. Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 1 unifies the beginning of the Metal Gear gameplay experience in one single package. Infiltrate enemy fortresses all over the globe, complete your missions with stealth and experience the thrilling cinematic story of the Metal Gear series. Volume 1 line-up features the original titles and beginning of the Metal Gear series: Metal Gear, METAL GEAR (NES version), Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, Snake's Revenge, Metal Gear Solid (Including VR Missions/Special Missions), Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (HD Collection version), Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (HD Collection version) Title lineup Metal Gear Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake Metal Gear Solid (Including VR Missions/Special Missions) Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (HD Collection version) Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (HD Collection version) Metal Gear (NES/FC version) Snake's Revenge Regional versions of the titles are available as additional downloads. [Video] Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel Metal Gear Solid 2: Digital Graphic Novel [Digital book] Metal Gear Solid: Screenplay Book Metal Gear Solid: Master Book Metal Gear Solid 2: Screenplay Book Metal Gear Solid 2: Master Book Metal Gear Solid 3: Screenplay Book Metal Gear Solid 3: Master Book Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2: Screenplay Book Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2: Master Book The digital books can be accessed from the game's main menu screen. [Soundtrack] Metal Gear Solid: Digital Soundtrac


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Horrible collection of "ports".
MGS2 and 3 just running an emulator to play the HD collection, but somehow having anti-aliasing and texture filtering turned OFF, makes this genuinely lower graphical quality on ps5 than the HD collection on ps3.

MGS1 not supporting analogue movement, despite being openly admitted to be a ps1 emulation, and the ORIGINAL GAME SUPPORTED DUALSHOCK ANALOGUE JOYSTICKS, demonstrates that this is PURELY an issue of Konami's ps1 emulator team not bothering to include analogue movement support that FREE EMULATORS PROVIDE.

Do not buy

I don't really care if it's kinda a scam, it's still the absolutely amazing games in one collection 10/10

I'm currently replaying MGS with this collection, starting by Metal Gear Solid, the first game I played of this franchise. The game plays good, maybe not the best way to play this.

If you are interested in my thoughts on each game check them out here:

MGS - https://www.backloggd.com/u/Flameyboy928/review/1379711/
MGS2 - https://www.backloggd.com/u/Flameyboy928/review/1431447/
MGS3 - https://www.backloggd.com/u/Flameyboy928/review/1443379/

I never had any experience with the Metal Gear franchise before playing them through this and it served that purpose well. It provided a lot of extra content that I haven't really looked at much and it also provides the old NES game which is a nice addition.

As previously mentioned I never played these games before so I cant really comment on any performance differences as all three games ran perfectly fine for me but apparently compared to previous ports it doesn't hold up as well. Also when it comes to MGS1 moments like switching controllers during the Psycho Mantis fight and finding Meryl's frequency are much more tedious as you cant just pull the controller out and plug it into the other slot or look on the back of the game case (If you bought it digitally at least, like I did)

Obviously its a cash grab as most ports are but I think it gives enough content to not go down as a waste of money. Im wondering what they will include if they do a volume 2. Overall not a bad way to experience these sensational games in the current day

I have had an unorthodox exposure to the Metal Gear games. Played 2 when I was like 12 and just didn't get it. Played the NES game on an emulator in middle school and again didn't get it. I then skip ahead to Phantom Pain and loved it. But it belonged to a friend and only got through the first hour and a bit.

Now I'm gonna work my way all the way through. Long overdue but after beating Metal Gear Solid 1 I can say that while I think I would have liked them in highschool I'm glad to have such a fantastic series a head of me in my adult life.

The first game holds up incredibly well and despite a few things that have aged poorly it is still incredibly fun. Impressive for its time for sure. Great sense of humor. Goofy, over the top, soapy post cold war plot that is a lot of fun. Controls are dated but serviceable. Graphics are charming.

Banger.

Le tre stelle sono per la collection, non per i giochi che in se' sono tutti e tre da 5 stelle!