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.

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Stealth
Released
October 20, 1998
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Suggestive Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
Publisher(s)
Konami
Engine
Fox Engine
Franchise
Metal Gear

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 missiles.

Enemies react to sight and sound - so stay quiet and stay in the shadows.

State-of-the-art graphics: textures, transparencies, models and explosions.

Taut, gripping story with multiple endings - a truly cinematic experience.

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