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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 | Releases October 24 (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC)

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  1. [7]
    snoopy
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    Includes: Metal Gear Solid 1 (with VR Missions) Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence Metal Gear (MSX) Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (MSX) Metal Gear (NES) Metal Gear:...

    Includes:

    • Metal Gear Solid 1 (with VR Missions)
    • Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
    • Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence
    • Metal Gear (MSX)
    • Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (MSX)
    • Metal Gear (NES)
    • Metal Gear: Snake's Revenge (NES)
    • Metal Gear Solid Digital Motion Comic
    • Metal Gear Solid 2 Digital Motion Comic
    • Strategy guide and bonus materials for all games

    I am very excited for this. MGS is (was?) one of my favorite franchises growing up, as I grew up with Sony consoles.

    14 votes
    1. [5]
      NachoMan
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      Mine too. It's so good to finally be able to play it again and on Steam none the less. Fingers crossed it's a good port.

      Mine too. It's so good to finally be able to play it again and on Steam none the less. Fingers crossed it's a good port.

      3 votes
      1. [4]
        Hobbykitjr
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        Is it the Gamecube remake of MGS1? Is there any other improvement? I.E. would there be any difference between playing this, vs the Gamecube backed up on dolphin emulator?

        Is it the Gamecube remake of MGS1? Is there any other improvement?

        I.E. would there be any difference between playing this, vs the Gamecube backed up on dolphin emulator?

        1. swizzler
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          the trailer looked like the PS1 version. The twin snakes remake was completely different cutscenes, redone assets, etc, this looked like the original MGS1

          the trailer looked like the PS1 version. The twin snakes remake was completely different cutscenes, redone assets, etc, this looked like the original MGS1

          1 vote
        2. snoopy
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          This upcoming collection includes the PSOne version of Metal Gear Solid, not the Twin Snakes remake. Twin Snakes is a different game altogether. It is Metal Gear Solid with the Metal Gear Solid 2...

          This upcoming collection includes the PSOne version of Metal Gear Solid, not the Twin Snakes remake.

          Twin Snakes is a different game altogether. It is Metal Gear Solid with the Metal Gear Solid 2 engine. That means you can performs actions the level design didn't account for like shooting while prone. This trivializes a lot of the game and even a major boss fight. Infamously, it adds a lot of over the top cutscenes. However, it's still a fun time and worth playing.

          1 vote
        3. NachoMan
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          I mean it's not out yet so who knows right. It's good to have the option though.

          I mean it's not out yet so who knows right. It's good to have the option though.

    2. swizzler
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      I'm sad the twin snakes remake didn't make the cut. I know it gets shat on a lot for adding goofy karate fighting to every cutscene, But as someone who grew up on Nintendo, it was my first (and...

      I'm sad the twin snakes remake didn't make the cut. I know it gets shat on a lot for adding goofy karate fighting to every cutscene, But as someone who grew up on Nintendo, it was my first (and for a long time only) interaction with the metal gear franchise.

  2. kfwyre
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    I replayed through the original Metal Gear Solid recently when the PlayStation Classic released (edit: oh my god that was five years ago what even is time anymore). I was impressed by how well it...

    I replayed through the original Metal Gear Solid recently when the PlayStation Classic released (edit: oh my god that was five years ago what even is time anymore).

    I was impressed by how well it held up by modern standards. Some of that could have been that I had played through the game before and was adequately familiar with its contours, but I get the impression that even a brand new player in 2023 could still get into it and appreciate it with minimal friction. It's still compelling, well-made, and thoughtfully designed. It also doesn't have the same bad camera issues as other 3D games of that time.

    I haven't played through any other MGS game though, so this release is a welcome one. I was actually planning on emulating MGS2 on my Steam Deck, but I'll just wait for this instead.

    6 votes
  3. [5]
    Merry
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    I guess it is not surprising the MGS: 4 is not in this collection. Sadly, this is the only one I haven't played. I wonder how many more years we will have to wait until we can get it re-released...

    I guess it is not surprising the MGS: 4 is not in this collection. Sadly, this is the only one I haven't played. I wonder how many more years we will have to wait until we can get it re-released on more platforms. Although, I hear that emulation for it has come along quite nicely

    5 votes
    1. [3]
      snoopy
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      "Vol. 1" might imply a second volume with more games, including 4, but I'm not sure if the Switch could run 4 well.

      "Vol. 1" might imply a second volume with more games, including 4, but I'm not sure if the Switch could run 4 well.

      7 votes
      1. kingthrillgore
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        I think it can. It's been many years, i'm certain 4 can be retooled for x86 and ARM. It's just a bear to port, and Konami is smartly going to make it part of a Volume 2.

        I think it can. It's been many years, i'm certain 4 can be retooled for x86 and ARM. It's just a bear to port, and Konami is smartly going to make it part of a Volume 2.

        1 vote
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        1. Javerage
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          I'm personally hoping Vol 2 goes full portable games: Peace Walker Portable Ops / plus Ghost Babel AC!D 1 + AC!D 2 Now for really bizarre inclusions that have little to no chance of being included...

          I'm personally hoping Vol 2 goes full portable games:

          Peace Walker
          Portable Ops / plus
          Ghost Babel
          AC!D 1 + AC!D 2

          Now for really bizarre inclusions that have little to no chance of being included but would be interesting:
          MGS Touch
          MGS Social OPS
          MGS Mobile
          MGS 3 for 3DS

          4 votes
    2. NoDaV
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      I sincerely hope that the Vol. 1 means Vol. 2 will be MGS4 and others. I'd love to have that on a modern rig as it's my favorite one (don't crucify me). As far as the emulation goes, it's not...

      I sincerely hope that the Vol. 1 means Vol. 2 will be MGS4 and others. I'd love to have that on a modern rig as it's my favorite one (don't crucify me). As far as the emulation goes, it's not perfect. Maybe I need to update RPCS3, but it still stutters plenty. There has been a revival of the online mode through modding, called SaveMGO and it runs incredibly well. That's if you can learn the game without getting dunked on by the people still playing haha.

      4 votes
  4. [10]
    Vinjii
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    As someone who has never played a MGS game before, should I just start with 1?

    As someone who has never played a MGS game before, should I just start with 1?

    3 votes
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      Mermachett
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      Yes, I would recommend starting with the original release order. Things will be more amusing when you start seeing things in 3, which is the prequel for everything. I mean, you could start with...

      Yes, I would recommend starting with the original release order.

      Things will be more amusing when you start seeing things in 3, which is the prequel for everything.

      I mean, you could start with the MSX ones to get the story but it gets kinda recounted in 1, 2 and so on.

      Man I love these games.

      7 votes
      1. [2]
        Vinjii
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        Thank you to everyone who replied. I will definitely have a go and will start with 1. I’ve heard great things so I’m excited.

        Thank you to everyone who replied. I will definitely have a go and will start with 1. I’ve heard great things so I’m excited.

        3 votes
        1. DrTacoMD
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          I love MGS1, and I think it's a great place to start too. Just make sure you're in the headspace for a PSX game -- it's 25 years old now, so it lacks a fair bit of QoL that would be added in later...

          I love MGS1, and I think it's a great place to start too. Just make sure you're in the headspace for a PSX game -- it's 25 years old now, so it lacks a fair bit of QoL that would be added in later games.

          1 vote
    2. snoopy
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      You can, but please note you will be playing a PS1 game. Temper your expectations. However, if you want to play the games in chronological order, you can do this: Metal Gear Solid 3 Metal Gear...

      You can, but please note you will be playing a PS1 game. Temper your expectations. However, if you want to play the games in chronological order, you can do this:

      Metal Gear Solid 3
      Metal Gear
      Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake
      Metal Gear Solid
      Metal Gear Solid 2

      If you want to stick with the 3D games, 2 is a fairly direct sequel to 1, and 3 is a prequel to both with a different character. You could start with 3, then do 1, then 2.

      6 votes
    3. [2]
      GalileoPotato
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      If you want context for MGS 2, yes. But you can start with MGS 3 as well, as that is the prequel to those first two.

      If you want context for MGS 2, yes. But you can start with MGS 3 as well, as that is the prequel to those first two.

      3 votes
      1. steel_for_humans
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        That's what I did. I played MGS3 on PS2 first, it's become my favorite game ever, and then I played the rest over the years (except I dropped MGS V).

        That's what I did. I played MGS3 on PS2 first, it's become my favorite game ever, and then I played the rest over the years (except I dropped MGS V).

        2 votes
    4. [3]
      emmanuelle
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      i tried playing MGS1 but it felt… really sexist? i think there’s a cutscene that zooms into a woman’s butt, literally, and i think the player constantly hits on female agents. i couldn’t get past...

      i tried playing MGS1 but it felt… really sexist? i think there’s a cutscene that zooms into a woman’s butt, literally, and i think the player constantly hits on female agents. i couldn’t get past that so i dropped it. that was just rather offputting to me.

      the gameplay was pretty nice though, if a little clunky (but that’s old games for you hehe)

      3 votes
      1. Pioneer
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        Snake has to figure out which guard is his contact. She happens to be the only female guard in base and has a distinct walk, so you have to watch for that (or her backside). There's a lot of...

        Snake has to figure out which guard is his contact. She happens to be the only female guard in base and has a distinct walk, so you have to watch for that (or her backside).

        There's a lot of sexual tension between those characters that does get stick. As she also goes into detail about conditioning she received to destroy her interest in men.

        Column a, Colunn B approach.

        5 votes
      2. Heichou
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        It does unfortunately suffer from being a Japanese game, yeah. If you can tolerate it, they are really cool games otherwise

        It does unfortunately suffer from being a Japanese game, yeah. If you can tolerate it, they are really cool games otherwise

        1 vote
  5. [2]
    Conspiranoid
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    Let's ask the real questions here... How will the Psycho Mantis fight in MGS go?

    Let's ask the real questions here...

    How will the Psycho Mantis fight in MGS go?

    2 votes
    1. Hobbykitjr
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      Spoilers! Click to view will it read the "memory card" for other games? i imagine it will still analyze your playthrough so far, but idk if they'll put effort into updating the 2nd controller hack...
      Spoilers! Click to view will it read the "memory card" for other games? i imagine it will still analyze your playthrough so far, but idk if they'll put effort into updating the 2nd controller hack (could replace w/ touchscreen somehow for switch?) But otherwise i imagine a 2nd controller might work... without disconnecting first? Will it keep "HIDEO" input switch fakeout or replace it with a "system update" or something more modern?

      I'm guessing it wont change much and somethings just wont "work"

  6. [2]
    RolandTheJabberwocky
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    MSX is a huge surprise and thrilling as well, never gotten to emulating MSX so it'llbe my first playthrough. I think this is maybe the first time its gotten an official rerelease in the US? Not...

    MSX is a huge surprise and thrilling as well, never gotten to emulating MSX so it'llbe my first playthrough. I think this is maybe the first time its gotten an official rerelease in the US? Not sure though.

    1 vote
    1. owyn_merrilin
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      They're kind of part of the subsistence version of MGS3. I think the only MGS3 release after that one not to include them was the one for the 3DS.

      They're kind of part of the subsistence version of MGS3. I think the only MGS3 release after that one not to include them was the one for the 3DS.

      1 vote
  7. Suuncle
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    This gives me such a hard on. I've never played the games because I'm a guy that MUST start from the beginning in movies/TV shows/ and games. This makes me so happy.

    This gives me such a hard on. I've never played the games because I'm a guy that MUST start from the beginning in movies/TV shows/ and games. This makes me so happy.

  8. GalileoPotato
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    Awesome Direct. Lots of surprises.

    Awesome Direct. Lots of surprises.

    1 vote