Metal Gear Solid
1998 · PlayStation, PC, Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4
Metal Gear Solid
All its versions
| Game | Year | Platform | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Gear Solid(this page) | 1998 | PlayStation, PC, Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4 | Original |
| Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes | 2004 | GameCube | Remake |
Also available in: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1
What it is
Shadow Moses turns stealth into cinema: codec drama, boss monologues, nuclear anxiety, and a cast that became PlayStation history.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation | 1998 | PlayStation | JP |
| PlayStation | 1998 | PlayStation | NA |
| PlayStation | 1999 | PlayStation | EU |
| PC | 2000 | Windows | NA |
| PC | 2000 | Windows | EU |
| PC | 2023 | Master Collection Vol. 1 | WW · Digital |
| PlayStation 4 | 2023 | Master Collection Vol. 1 | WW · Digital |
| PlayStation 5 | 2023 | Master Collection Vol. 1 | WW · Digital |
| Switch | 2023 | Master Collection Vol. 1 | WW · Digital |
| Xbox Series X/S | 2023 | Master Collection Vol. 1 | WW · Digital |
Where it sits in the story
Shadow Moses and Patriots (2005-2014)
Set in 2005 during the Shadow Moses incident.
Where it sits for newcomers
Recommended entry #2
The defining Solid Snake story and still the cleanest way to understand the series' tone.
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