Shooter · 1987
Metal Gear
Metal Gear is considered to be the progenitor of the stealth game genre, it was also the first video game designed by Hideo Kojima, who also directed many of the later Metal Gear sequels. The game revolves around a special forces operative codenamed Solid Snake who goes into a solo infiltration mission into the…
Key facts
- Released
- 13 July 1987
- Genre
- Shooter · Strategy · Adventure
- Length
- ≈ 6 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- Nintendo
- Studio
- Konami
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 1987 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
- ≈ 6h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Metal Gear?
Expect about 6 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Metal Gear with friends?
No, Metal Gear is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Metal Gear on?
Metal Gear is available on Nintendo.
What games are like Metal Gear?
In the same spirit: Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, Snake's Revenge and Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium.
