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Metal Gear Solid
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Metal Gear |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Released for the Game Boy Color in 2000, Metal Gear Solid is an action game developed by Konami.
It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Wario Land 3, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto 2. Among the 84 GBC action games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Metal Gear series. The series also appears on other systems with Metal Gear Solid (PS1) and Metal Gear (NES). Konami also made Frogger, Spawn and Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories for the GBC.
Metal Gear Solid supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the GBC's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing Metal Gear Solid is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Metal Gear Solid cheats & codes
73 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 7EA-6A9 |
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Metal Gear Solid walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Metal Gear Solid.
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Metal Gear Solid FAQ
When did Metal Gear Solid come out on the GBC?
Metal Gear Solid was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.
Who made Metal Gear Solid?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Metal Gear Solid multiplayer?
Yes. Metal Gear Solid supports up to 2 players.
How long does Metal Gear Solid take to play?
As an action game, Metal Gear Solid typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Metal Gear Solid on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.