
Each game brings something fresh to the table. Rather, we'd suggest giving Metal Gear Solid a shot simply because the gameplay is downright stellar. Even those of us who have played every game in the series have trouble keeping up with everything. Truth be told, the series is rife with twists and turns that make it a nightmare to keep track of. However unless you want to get an aneurysm we'd strongly advise against it. This sounds daunting, why should I bother?Ī lot of hardcore Metal Gear Solid fans would try to convince you to wrap your head around the series' story. And this doesn't even include the numerous spin-offs and re-releases. Since then we've had Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (PS2, Vita, PS3), Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (PS2, Vita, PS3, pictured below), Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops (PSP, Vita), Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3), Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (PSP, Vita, PS3), and Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (PS3, PS4, PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One).

It shot back to prominence with Metal Gear Solid in 1998 on the PS1 and later, PC. The series has been around since the late 80s, with Metal Gear on the MSX in 1987. Sounds a lot to wrap your head around? Well, that's just the beginning. All of this is wrapped in what usually tends to be hammy storytelling with many moments that break the fourth wall. These are titles known for their crazy boss fights, unforgettable characters, and unique takes on stealth gameplay. Barring a couple of entires, most of these were games designed and directed by Hideo Kojima. MGS is a series of stealth and action games.

(Also see: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Is Real and It's Spectacular ) Here's everything you need to know about the Metal Gear Solid series. But you don't have to worry about that, because we have you covered. It is the latest in a long running series of stealth games and it's been subject to borderline unbelievable critical acclaim.īut while most games based on existing franchises try to be accessible in terms of plot and gameplay, The Phantom Pain is anything but. The Internet has been abuzz about Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, with the game's release just around the corner.
