Action · 1998
Metal Gear Solid
You are Snake, a government agent on a mission to regain control of a secret nuclear weapons base from terrorist hands. Lightly armed and facing an army of foes, Snake must avoid firefights in order to survive. If Snake can locate them he can utilize advanced hardware, ranging from silenced pistols to ground-to-air…
Key facts
- Released
- 3 September 1998
- Genre
- Action
- Length
- ≈ 12 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Nintendo
- Studio
- Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
- Publisher
- Sony Computer Entertainment, Konami
- Critics
- Metacritic 94
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 94 — critics loved it
- A 1998 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Metal Gear Solid?
Expect about 12 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Metal Gear Solid with friends?
No, Metal Gear Solid is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Metal Gear Solid on?
Metal Gear Solid is available on PC, PlayStation and Nintendo.
Is Metal Gear Solid a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 94.
What games are like Metal Gear Solid?
In the same spirit: Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow.
