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METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake (2023)

METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake cover
Developer
KONAMI
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
4.2 of 5, 893 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, methodical infiltration game where careful planning and avoiding direct combat are key, with a retro pixel presentation and tense tactical atmosphere.

tacticalstealth-focusedretrotenseexploratorystory drivenstrategicdeliberate

What players say

Players strongly prefer Metal Gear 2 over the original, calling it a massive leap in mechanics, story, and atmosphere. Nearly everyone says a guide is necessary, especially for the first game, due to its cryptic design and punishing backtracking. A minority reports the collection crashing near the end of Metal Gear 2, blocking completion.

Screenshots

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