Absolutely adored the original and this one is just as good if not better. The mechanics are definitely different which took some getting used to but being able to extend blue flame makes it all worth it. The visual upgrade is nice and they really nailed the feeling of going fast, I'm not sure if you actually move faster in the remake but it sure felt like it. The new graphics do reduce visual clarity on some tracks, like Hot Air Skyway having this fog that make its harder to see the upcoming track, but overall it was a pleasure to look at. Awful microtransactions aside, a great remaster.

The craziest twist of the developing of the franchise I've seen probably ever.
After so opened "Snake eater" that included so many different possibilities, Kojima took the Snake into this not so gigantic game, that screams how it is made for portable console but thanks to that MGS revealed something amazing.
Beautiful cutscenes, made with Shinkawa artworks instead of classical rendered in real time with 3D model characters, thanks to that some fresh air have gotten into our lungs.
Also to not burn this little console the levels are split into these short missions, made specificly for quick rides to the work/school etc. This very feature presents how enjoyable, new ways are there to still explore, even in already known formula.
The GOAT. Do not let this miss you just because it's portable.

This has always been one of my favorite games as a child to come back to and replay. But ironically I never beat this game. I was always stuck around the last couple of rounds.
Today the idea of playing this game again popped into my head and I downloaded it wanting to see if I could beat it in one shot. It was a gruesome three hours and there were so many close calls where I would have been so bummed if I failed. But at last for the first time in my life, I beat the game... well the story mode. The boss had like 5 phases... it was never-ending. Challenge mode? Umm I'm good.