(Quick Note: I played MGS1 on the Duckstation Emulator, so that might influence my opinion on this game.)
This is a very, VERY strong start to a franchise. As someone who's main experience with Metal Gear up until this point was mostly memes and playing MGSV (which is very different from the rest), this game still delivers for me.
Where to even start?
I think I'll start with the presentation. I think we can agree that some aspects have definitely aged, such as the character models with their lack of emotions and kinda stiff movements. I think the writing and voice acting makes up for this but we'll get back to that.
I honestly think a lot of the limited graphics gives it a unique art-style. Something about it just ticks right, and it also benefits the atmosphere since it takes place in a snowy, dark and mysterious island.
Secondly, game-play. I definitely can see that this is very bare bones compared to other MGS games. I still enjoyed it either way, doing my best to sneak around and, in emergencies, fighting off foes. Some parts kinda frustrated me (LOOKING AT YOU, FURNACE) and many of the bosses were good fun.
Now we get onto the story. This story is excellent. It starts off already crazy with the initial premise, but as you go on and on, things start to open up and it all feels so natural. Just finding and learning more about the secrets of Shadow Moses. Not to mention the insanely good characters that are accompanied with highly talented voice acting. I absolutely enjoyed listening to the dialogue since they're voice acted so well.
Overall, a solid PS1 game, and one to possibly drive me into a Metal Gear Brain Rot.
This is a very, VERY strong start to a franchise. As someone who's main experience with Metal Gear up until this point was mostly memes and playing MGSV (which is very different from the rest), this game still delivers for me.
Where to even start?
I think I'll start with the presentation. I think we can agree that some aspects have definitely aged, such as the character models with their lack of emotions and kinda stiff movements. I think the writing and voice acting makes up for this but we'll get back to that.
I honestly think a lot of the limited graphics gives it a unique art-style. Something about it just ticks right, and it also benefits the atmosphere since it takes place in a snowy, dark and mysterious island.
Secondly, game-play. I definitely can see that this is very bare bones compared to other MGS games. I still enjoyed it either way, doing my best to sneak around and, in emergencies, fighting off foes. Some parts kinda frustrated me (LOOKING AT YOU, FURNACE) and many of the bosses were good fun.
Now we get onto the story. This story is excellent. It starts off already crazy with the initial premise, but as you go on and on, things start to open up and it all feels so natural. Just finding and learning more about the secrets of Shadow Moses. Not to mention the insanely good characters that are accompanied with highly talented voice acting. I absolutely enjoyed listening to the dialogue since they're voice acted so well.
Overall, a solid PS1 game, and one to possibly drive me into a Metal Gear Brain Rot.