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PlayStation · Action-Adventure / Action
Metal Gear Solid
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | KCE Japan |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Metal Gear |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 48 |
Developed by KCE Japan and published by Konami, Metal Gear Solid arrived on the PlayStation in 1998 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Resident Evil 2, Tomb Raider II and Spyro the Dragon. Among the 72 PS1 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Metal Gear series. The series also appears on other systems with Metal Gear (NES) and Snake's Revenge (NES). KCE Japan also made Beatmania for the PS1.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Metal Gear Solid is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Metal Gear Solid cheats & codes
165 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Joker Command | D001CD48
???? |
|---|---|
| Unendlich Leben | 800B61A6
0600 |
| Max Leben | 800B61A8
0600 |
| Unendlich Luft | 800ACE2C
0400 |
| Bekomme keinen Schnupfen | 800B61AA
0000 |
| Radar nicht gestört wenn entdeckt | 800ACDF8
0000 |
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 PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Metal Gear Solid FAQ
When did Metal Gear Solid come out on the PS1?
Metal Gear Solid was released for the PlayStation in 1998.
Who made Metal Gear Solid?
It was developed by KCE Japan and published by Konami.
Is Metal Gear Solid multiplayer?
No. Metal Gear Solid is a single-player game.
How long does Metal Gear Solid take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Metal Gear Solid typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. 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.