THE DEFINITIVE VERSION OF
Metal Gear Solid was an incredibly important release for both Sony and Konami. It's stealth action, memorable cast, and thrilling boss encounters felt like an experience that couldn't truly exist in any other medium. Too big for a film, and too eccentric for the page Metal Gear Solid was brought to life via the wizardry that is computer code.
RELEASES
PLAYSTATION - 1998
| PROS: | - Uncensored sort of Johnny scene make sure you crawl towards him and zoom in with the goggles |
| CONS: | - No VR missions |
| NOTES: | - Has small QoL updates and minor changes over the original Japanese version such as additional difficulties, and skippable cutscenes.
- This version has other releases that are known to have some form of lag such as PS2 and PS3 |
PLAYSTATION [INTEGRAL] - 1999
| PROS: | - VR Missions
- Very Easy Mode [Silenced MP5 Submachine gun with unlimited ammo]
- Unlockable first person view
- Additional outfits for Snake, Meryl, and the Ninja
- PocketStation support |
| CONS: | - Item descriptions are only in Japanese. |
| NOTES: | - English subtitles and voice acting are available. |
PC [INTEGRAL] - 2000
| PROS: | - Item descriptions in English |
| CONS: | - Possible issues on modern PCs
- The CLICK HERE FOR SPOILER Psycho Mantis sequence and fight mechanic is different
- Codec frequencies containing the staff commentary and hidden music were removed. |
GAMECUBE [TWIN SNAKES] - 2004
| PROS: | - Upgraded graphics |
| CONS: | - Absurd cutscenes
- Most of the music was replaced
- Some old an new voice actors led to mixed results when re-recording dialogue audio |
| NOTES: | - This version technically isn't considered canon
- There is some debate that the translation might be better in this release [I'll look into it more soon] |
PLAYSTATION 2 - 2008
| PROS | - Nothing of note over previous releases |
| CONS | - Lag on regular disc speed depending on PS2 Model
- Fast disc speed bios setting causes errors |
| NOTES: | - Literally the original Playstation 1 release. Not Integral. It even has two discs in a PS2 case |
MULTI [MASTER] - 2023
| PROS: | - Includes multiple languages
- VR Missions
- Integral and Vanilla versions of the game |
| CONS: | - Minor audio issues throughout such as frag grenades, dialogue, codec and music
- Game is rendered at PS1 resolution then upscaled |
NOTABLE DIFFERENCES
CUTSCENES
Absolutely unhinged. Spoiler alert.
MASTER COLLECTION AUDIO ISSUES
This may be fixed by the time you read this so just leave me a comment and I'll update it.
DEFINITIVE VERSION
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This was a very difficult choice to make, but Metal Gear Solid Integral for PlayStation 1 is, as of this writing, the Definitive Version of Metal Gear Solid. It stays as true to from as possible while adding bonus options and additional content.
If the Master Collection version of Integral receives an update to it's resolution and framerate preferences it's worth making a case even though it has some minor censorship and audio flaws.
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