The MGS origins in one package
The METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1 is a highly anticipated action compilation that revolves around the iconic series, METAL GEAR SOLID. Developed by Konami, this collection offers a nostalgic trip back to the stealth masterpiece that revolutionized the gaming industry. With enhanced features and updated visuals, it aims to deliver the ultimate METAL GEAR experience for longtime fans and newcomers to the series.
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Consolidating the first part of the extensive MGS series, METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1 contains the first three MGS games, up to Snake Eater, as well as a couple of retro entries.
Follow Solid Snake once more
The main selling point for METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1 is that it contains the franchise origins in more ways than one. You have the remastered versions of the first three Metal Gear Solid games, including Sons of Liberty and Snake Eater. You also have the MSX2 computer pair, Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, plus the NES pair with Metal Gear and Snake’s Revenge.
Additionally, the package contains a lot of multimedia extras that round up the massive world-building explored in the seven games included. You have digital graphic novels, screenplay books, master books, and the official soundtracks of various games. For the MGS aficionado, getting this package allows you to download regional versions of the games. Find easter eggs, such as the legendary tuxedo costume.
As the first volume, it offers a good entry into the franchise. However, most of these games are dated by modern standards, even when remastered. It’s worth noting that Snake Eater remains one of the most critically acclaimed but not as expansive as the latter titles, such as Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Lastly, this version doesn’t support mouse and keyboard; only controllers and gamepads.
A rabbit hole into the MGS franchise
Whether you’re after the pixelated retro or the slightly more modern 3D origins of Solid Snake, METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1 is the perfect entry into the massive Metal Gear franchise. It has the franchise origins available, remastered the first three MGS games, and even throws in regional variants of these titles, plus the multimedia materials — all for you to enjoy.
