METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1
Infiltrate enemy facilities through stealth in a collection of early Metal Gear games, including Metal Gear Solid and the HD Collection versions of its next two entries.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.5 / 10
About this game
METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1 brings together Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, Metal Gear Solid, and the HD Collection versions of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. The collection centers on stealth missions inside enemy facilities. In Metal Gear Solid, for example, you can crawl through air ducts, while being spotted by a guard or camera activates Alert Mode. These are classic versions collected together, with minimal edits to copyrighted material. Digital Screenplay Books and Master Books provide story and character reference alongside the games. Metal Gear Solid's Master Book contains series spoilers and is best left until after finishing its game.
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A collection for patient infiltration and an interest in how the early series is preserved.
Detection rules and alternate passages in Metal Gear Solid may suit players who like treating movement as a stealth decision. Gathering classic entries with story reference books gives the package a historical and narrative focus for readers interested in the series.
Strengths
- The included early games offer a useful starting point for players interested in the series' earlier forms of stealth action.
- Story and character books may appeal to players who enjoy studying narrative material alongside missions.
Weaknesses
- Its emphasis on classic versions may disappoint players seeking extensively reimagined games.
Who it is for: Players who enjoy avoiding detection and readers curious about the early Metal Gear games and their story material.
Play notes: The Switch physical collection requires an internet download to access all content. Metal Gear Solid's Master Book contains series spoilers.
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| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension The package collects distinct earlier entries, which may suit players who prefer approaching the series one game at a time rather than treating the collection as one continuous campaign. | Reviewed | 8.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension In Metal Gear Solid, ducts provide a movement option while detection activates an alert. Those rules may appeal to players who enjoy choosing how to cross guarded spaces. | Reviewed | 9.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The story and character books may deepen the appeal for readers who want reference material around the games' narratives. | Reviewed | 8.4 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The physical Switch edition still needs an internet download for full access, an important setup condition for players planning to use the cartridge away from a connection. | Reviewed | 6.8 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Konami
- Publisher
- Konami
- Release date
- Oct 24, 2023
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
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- Offline minimum players
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- Offline maximum players
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- Online minimum players
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- Online maximum players
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- Categories
- Action · Primary genre
- Tags
- Linear LevelsFast-pacedThird PersonSolo-friendlyCollection-richReplayableMain Story Under 10 Hours3D GraphicsPlatformingReal-time CombatDodge
- Supported game languages
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- Requires base game
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- Standalone
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- Age ratings
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- Play modes
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- Perspectives
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Release editions
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwideOct 24, 2023
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Sources
- www.konami.comSource revision: 1
- www.konami.com