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Metal Gear Solid was legendary
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Never getting dethroned as far as i'm concerned.
Go ahead Konami, release the entire collection for current gen machines, doesn't even need any improvements at all, just do it.
Please
Same.
We were not prepared for this game in 1998. The presentation was just so far ahead of anything else out there at the time. Cutscenes were generally really simplistic. Kojima really pushed that part of gaming forward in a big way. And I played the NES games so I was not expecting something this advanced.
Man that was such an amazing year. I was recovering from my ACL surgery and from Thanksgiving to winter break I played in some order Half Life, Metal Gear, Zelda and Xenogears. Xenogears probably doesn't below with the others but in general that was a really holiday season for me. Probably the best one I have experienced. It just felt like such a monumental leap forward for gaming playing those three titles.
I've only ever played Metal Gear Solid via a Bleemcast disc. Might pick up the PC version soon to replay it.
I need to unwrap my 3DS copy of Metal Gear Solid 3 someday.
I need to unwrap my 3DS copy of Metal Gear Solid 3 someday.
Definitely one of the most legendary games on Playstation and one of a growing list of legacy franchises left to rot by the IP holder.
I was like 9 or 10 years old (in 2000, didn't play it when it released) when I watched people play this, it felt like different and out of the realm of other games from that time.
Don't, keep it sealed to retain value and play a much better version either on PS3 or 360 (if possible, of course). Dunno if it's on PC.
I am more hurt when I remember MGS4's story and MGSV's non-story.
It's my third favourite stealth game of 1998 but still awesome.
Mantis reading my memory card and knowing I played Suikoden tripped me out.
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Meh, I'd rather just play the game I have than track down a PS3 or 360.
It is, and always will be, my favorite saga.
Like really, MGS1 - 4 I've must have played them like hundreds of times. The whole tetralogy is just perfect in my eyes, and always will be.
Like really, MGS1 - 4 I've must have played them like hundreds of times. The whole tetralogy is just perfect in my eyes, and always will be.
MGS1, 2, and 3 were so far ahead of their time. I'd say there are many elements to MGS3 that have yet to be topped.
It's why I mentioned if possible, if not well, what can one do when there are no other choices.
I remember reading gaming magazines, watching the demo trailer, playing the demo countless times and the actual game loads of times. For people who wanted games to be as big as Hollywood, we waited for years and while there were a few contenders like Another World and Tomb Raider, when this game came along this was it!
Just a masterclass in using the PS1 to it's full cinematic potential, with so many great mechanics and gameplay moments that are still great to play to this day (Provided you adjust for it of course). It had a mix of thrilling action, somber moments, scares (That Otacon face in the elevator, GAH), and humour.
One of the greatest games of all time, period.
Just a masterclass in using the PS1 to it's full cinematic potential, with so many great mechanics and gameplay moments that are still great to play to this day (Provided you adjust for it of course). It had a mix of thrilling action, somber moments, scares (That Otacon face in the elevator, GAH), and humour.
One of the greatest games of all time, period.
MGS is one of my biggest gaming blindspots, never got into it.
Was too young at the time, didn't own a Playstation by the time I was.
Was too young at the time, didn't own a Playstation by the time I was.
My favorite game of all time! I'm 37 and yet I still remember the first day I got this game and how ahead of it's time it is! Legendary Game!
The greatest video game ever made. For me, this is it.
I remember nerds complaining when it released that there was too much dialog and talking and too little game play. It was on message boards and even magazines. I just couldn't understand the criticism. Then other nerds also complained that it was too short. I'm glad they are all proven wrong.
I remember nerds complaining when it released that there was too much dialog and talking and too little game play. It was on message boards and even magazines. I just couldn't understand the criticism. Then other nerds also complained that it was too short. I'm glad they are all proven wrong.
Yup. I'd say only a handful of games come close. Thief 2: The Metal Age, Thief: Deadly Shadows, maybe Deus Ex.Nier: Automata is a good recent candidate, actually. It's peak stuff.
Warms my old decrepit heart to see this thread and the Mass Effect 1 thread today. Brings a tear to my eye. I love to see it.
Couldn't find a decent upload for this and i know usually the MGS2 E3 trailers get all the hype...but back then i watched this over and over again:
Ocarina of Time castle section is one of the other two, right?
This was the talk of our classroom for days. Just mind-blowing for its time.
1-3 are all at that top tier of gaming
though yes 1 is probably the most transformative of them all, expanded my idea of what a game could be
though honestly when you think about it the NES metal gear was an incredible achievement too
though yes 1 is probably the most transformative of them all, expanded my idea of what a game could be
though honestly when you think about it the NES metal gear was an incredible achievement too
<3 I know, but only after googling 1998 stealth games lol. Didn't stop me from asking my silly question though :3
The PS1 version of MGS1 is on such a different, higher level than anything else of that generation, as far as I'm concerned. The plot, the voice acting, the cinematography in cutscenes... Absolutely fantastic game, and I first played well after that console generation ended, so it's not even just nostalgia talking.
MGS 1-4 are all fantastic games. Probably would rank them 1 > 2 ≥ 3 > 4, but even though that makes it look like the series got worse as time goes on, it's really more just a testament to how much I loved 1. Not as big on Peace Walker or 5 (I also have a grudge against Rising, though it wasn't a Kojima game so ehh) and I kinda sometimes ignore them, but they're not bad and still have their merits as well (5 more for gameplay than anything else... okay, and "Sins of the Father" which may be my favorite vocal song in the series).
MGS 1-4 are all fantastic games. Probably would rank them 1 > 2 ≥ 3 > 4, but even though that makes it look like the series got worse as time goes on, it's really more just a testament to how much I loved 1. Not as big on Peace Walker or 5 (I also have a grudge against Rising, though it wasn't a Kojima game so ehh) and I kinda sometimes ignore them, but they're not bad and still have their merits as well (5 more for gameplay than anything else... okay, and "Sins of the Father" which may be my favorite vocal song in the series).
It feels like there's a hole in my life not awaiting new Metal Gear Solid news, after being used to it for so many years of my life.
I replay a few of the games every year more or less. MGS2 is my most played game of all time. I put 1000 hours combined into GZ and TPP.
Wish MGS1 was more readily available for me to play again these days.
Wish MGS1 was more readily available for me to play again these days.
It really is. Hope that someday all games are playable on PC and somehow Kojima can make one more, his swan song for the franchise (starring The Boss on WWII).
Kojima was on a fucking roll back then. I became obsessed with his games (including his two non-Metal Gear games) back then. MGS1 was one of the most blown away I was by a game ever and MGS2 was one of the best sequels that far surpassed my personal expectations and MGS3 is quite frankly the best game prequel ever made. Just masterclass in game design, atmosphere, sandbox environments, boss battles and cutscene direction.
I love this game. I forget what I was watching recently but some breakdown of the game was done...maybe it was Matthewmatosis? anyway it's weird. Like after the Vulcan Raven fight there's not much actual gameplay. There's like 30 guards in the entire game. It's crazy.
