Metal Gear
1987 · MSX2, NES
Classic 2D stealth
Also available in: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1
What it is
The MSX2 original establishes stealth as the answer to impossible odds: infiltrate Outer Heaven, avoid fights, and expose Big Boss.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSX2 | 1987 | MSX2 | JP |
| MSX2 | 1987 | MSX2 | EU |
| NES | 1987 | Famicom | JP |
| NES | 1988 | NES | NA |
| NES | 1989 | NES | EU |
Where it sits in the story
Outer Heaven uprisings (1995-1999)
Set in 1995, after the Big Boss prequels and before Metal Gear 2.