This is the first time I have completed a Metal Gear game and my first proper Kojima experience. And wow expectations are blown.
You always hear how Kojima is one of the greats, how his games blend film and gameplay into an unbeatable cohesive experience. So, after finally completing one of his masterpieces, I now understand the experience is not just online chatter but in fact very true.
For a game that released in 1998 its unbelievable how polished the experience is. My gripes with the game are limited to a handful of annoying checkpoints that can be circumvented by using the save system and exiting to the menu, or a couple of combat encounters with a few to many respawning guards or a tedious boss. Otherwise, this game is great especially for its age.
Metal Gear Solid is absolutely not for everyone but those who are willing to give it a go are in for a wild ride.
You always hear how Kojima is one of the greats, how his games blend film and gameplay into an unbeatable cohesive experience. So, after finally completing one of his masterpieces, I now understand the experience is not just online chatter but in fact very true.
For a game that released in 1998 its unbelievable how polished the experience is. My gripes with the game are limited to a handful of annoying checkpoints that can be circumvented by using the save system and exiting to the menu, or a couple of combat encounters with a few to many respawning guards or a tedious boss. Otherwise, this game is great especially for its age.
Metal Gear Solid is absolutely not for everyone but those who are willing to give it a go are in for a wild ride.