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1 | WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO ENJOY THE METAL GEAR FRANCHISE ? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | IN WHAT ORDER SHOULD I PLAY THEM ? | IS IT CANON ? | SHOULD I PLAY IT ? | WHY ? | HOW CAN I PLAY IT ? | HOW SHOULD I PLAY IT ? | ||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Metal Gear | YES: Chronologically, it's the 5th one and starts the story arc of Solid Snake. | YES | It is good, but dated. I'd suggest playing it, but if it feel too old for your taste you can get a recap of its story in the main menu of MGS1. | -MSX -PS2 (Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistance) -PS3 (Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection) -PS Vita (Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection) -X360 (Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection) -PC & Next Gen (Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1) | -Master Collection Vol. 1: You'll get a better translation, you will avoid the hastle of MSX emulation or the botched NES port, and this version will also get you most of the games on this list at once. | ||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Metal Gear: NES | KINDA: It's a slightly altered version of the original game. | NO | It's dated and due to the hardware limitations of the NES many gameplay mechanics and dialogues are either missing or altered. | -NES -PC & Next Gen (Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1) | -Master Collection Vol. 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Metal Gear: Snake's Revenge | NO | YOUR CALL | It's as dated as the first one, and the story is not canon, but it has some new mechanics and the music is good. | -NES -PC & Next Gen (Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1) | -Master Collection Vol. 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Metal Gear 2 | YES: Chronologically, it's the 6th one. | YES | Not as dated as the first one, its gameplay mechanics are impressive for such an old game, the gamefeel is really good even to this day, and the characters and narrative are already as good as in later games. | -MSX -PS2 (Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistance) -PS3 (Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection) -PS Vita (Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection) -X360 (Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection) -PC & Next Gen (Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1) | -Master Collection Vol. 1: You'll get a better translation and new artworks for the codec calls, and this version will also get you most of the games on this list at once. | ||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Metal Gear Solid | YES: Chronologically, it's the 7th one. | YES | It's a main entry of the franchise. | -PSX -PS3 (Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection) -PC & Next Gen (Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1) | -PSX Emulation: It will fix the wobbly 3D geometry, affine texture warping inherent to PS1's 3D rendering, and will allow for an increased resolution. The Master Collection Vol. 1 is the easiest way to experience it, but emulation will look way better. | ||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions | YES: There is no story in this game, but lore-wise, those VR missions are what Raiden has been trained on right before MGS2. | YOUR CALL | There's no story to be seen here, but it is a very cool collection of 300 short missions that will challenge your skills. The final 3 missions will even let you play as Gray Fox with his own move set. | -PSX -PS3 (Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection) -PC & Next Gen (Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1) | -PSX Emulation: It will fix the wobbly 3D geometry, affine texture warping inherent to PS1's 3D rendering, and will allow for an increased resolution. The Master Collection Vol. 1 is the easiest way to experience it, but emulation will look way better. | ||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel | NO: However, it is chronologically the 1st game of the Koppelthorn alternate timeline. | YOUR CALL | The story is not canon but it's still a good game so you might want to take a look at it. | -Game Boy Color -PC & Next Gen (Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2) | -Master Collection Vol. 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Metal Gear Solid: Mobile | NO | NO | The story is neither good nor canon, the gameplay is clunky and you have to play with a mobile phone number pad. | -Nokia NGage | -NGage Emulation | ||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes | KINDA: The overall story is the same as the original but some events and dialogues are slightly altered. | YOUR CALL | It's a remake, the voice acting is considered to not be as good as the original but it includes new game mechanics from MGS2 and some crazy cutscenes that make it an enjoyable playthrough. | -GameCube | -Gamecube | ||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel | KINDA: The overall story is the same as the original but some events and dialogues are slightly altered. | YOUR CALL | It's not a game, it's the whole story of MGS1 with the same presentation as PO and PW cutscenes. Voice acting is decent and there are some cool twists in the story that still keeps the canonicity of the overall narrative. | -PSP -PS3 (Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection) -PC & Next Gen (Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1) | -Master Collection Vol. 1: You'll get the HD version which will look better and this version will also get you most of the games on this list at once. | ||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - Substance | YES: Chronologically, it's the 8th one. | YES | It's a main entry of the franchise. | -PS2 -PS3 (Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection) -PS Vita (Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection) -XBOX -X360 (Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection) -PC & Next Gen (Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1) | -Master Collection Vol. 1: It's a good HD Remaster and this version will also get you most of the games on this list at once. | ||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel 2 | KINDA: The overall story is the same as the original but some events and dialogues are slightly altered. | YOUR CALL | It's not a game, it's the whole story of MGS2 with the same presentation as PO and PW cutscenes. Voice acting is decent and there are some cool twists in the story that still keeps the canonicity of the overall narrative. | -PSP -PS3 (Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection) -PC & Next Gen (Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1) | -Master Collection Vol. 1: You'll get the HD version which will look better and this version will also get you most of the games on this list at once. | ||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Metal Gear: Acid | NO: However, it is chronologically the 2nd game of the Koppelthorn alternate timeline. | YOUR CALL | This one is completely different from every other games of the franchise. It's a turn based tactical game with a heavy focus on TCG deck building. The story has nothing to do with the canon and the game is kinda flawed. Consider yourself warned. | -PSP -PC & Next Gen (Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 3) [speculation] | -PSP Once the Master Collection Vol. 2 is released, it will probably be an even better choice. | ||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Metal Gear: Acid 2 | NO: However, it is chronologically the 3rd game of the Koppelthorn alternate timeline. | YOUR CALL | The sequel to the first Acid. It improves on every aspect of its predecessor. Graphics, gameplay, and story are way more enjoyable. It's a great game that you might want to try. | -PSP -PC & Next Gen (Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 3) [speculation] | -PSP Once the Master Collection Vol. 2 is released, it will probably be an even better choice. | ||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - Subsistence | YES: Chronologically, it's the 1st one and starts the story arc of Big Boss. | YES | It's a main entry of the franchise. | -PS2 -PS3 (Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection) -PS Vita (Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection) -X360 (Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection) -PC & Next Gen (Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1) | -Master Collection Vol. 1: It's a good HD Remaster and this version will also get you most of the games on this list at once. | ||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Metal Gear Solid: Portable OPS | KINDA: Kojima said that while the overall storyline is "part of the saga", the details of the story are "a little off". Source | YOUR CALL | The gameplay is really dated and the canonicity of the story is debatable, but the narrative is good so you might want to play it if you can get past the tedious game mechanics. | -PSP -PC & Next Gen (Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 3) [speculation] | -PSP Once the Master Collection Vol. 2 is released, it will probably be an even better choice. | ||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots | YES: Chronologically, it's the 9th one and ends the story arc of Solid Snake. | YES | It's a main entry of the franchise. | -PS3 -PC & Next Gen (Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2) | -Master Collection Vol. 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Metal Gear Solid: Touch | NO | NO | It's just an arcade shooter version of MGS4 only available on iOS. Gameplay is basic and the story is the one from MGS4 with less details. | -iOS | -iOS | ||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker | YES: Chronologically, it's the 2nd one. | YES | It's a main entry of the franchise. | -PSP -PS3 (Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection) -PS Vita (Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection) -X360 (Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection) -PC & Next Gen (Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2) | -Master Collection Vol. 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes | YES: Chronologically, it's the 3rd one. | YES | It's a main entry of the franchise. | -PS3 -PS4 -X360 -XOne -PC -PC & Next Gen (Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 4) [speculation] | -PC: It'll get you the best graphics and performances and you'll be able to mod the game. | ||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain | YES: Chronologically, it's the 4th one and ends the story arc of Big Boss. | YES | It's a main entry of the franchise. | -PS3 -PS4 -X360 -XOne -PC -PC & Next Gen (Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 4) [speculation] | -PC: It'll get you the best graphics and performances and you'll be able to mod the game. | ||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Metal Gear: Survive | NO | NO | The open world is boring, the gameplay is repetitive, and the story is not canon. | -PS4 -XOne -PC -PC & Next Gen (Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 4) [speculation] | -PC: It'll get you the best graphics and performances and you'll be able to mod the game. | ||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance | NO | YES | The story might not be canon but it's still enjoyable and the gameplay is exceptionally fun. | -PS3 -X360 -PC -PC & Next Gen (Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 4) [speculation] | -PC: It'll get you the best graphics and performances and you'll be able to mod the game. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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28 | ARE THERE ANY OTHER WAYS TO ENJOY IT ? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | THE STANDARD PATH | You've heard about the franchise and want to dive into the main story and enjoy its gameplay. You can't go wrong choosing this path. | MG -> MG2 -> MGS -> MGS2 -> MGS3 -> MGS4 -> MGS:PW -> MGSV:GZ -> MGSV:TPP -> MGR:R | |||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | THE CHRONOLOGICAL PATH | This path should not be your first choice as a newcomer. It will spoil a lot of plot points that you should not be aware of while playing through Solid Snake's story arc. It is however a path that you might want to try after you have already played through the standard path once. | MGS3 -> MGS:PW -> MGSV:GZ -> MGSV:TPP -> MG -> MG2 -> MGS -> MGS2 -> MGS4 -> MGR:R | |||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | THE EXTENDED PATH | You're pumped up and ready to plow through the full Metal Gear Solid experience at its best. | MG -> MG:SR -> MG2 -> MGS -> MGS:VR -> MG:GB -> MGS2 -> MG:A -> MG:A2 -> MGS3 -> MGS:PO -> MGS4 -> MGS:PW -> MGSV:GZ -> MGSV:TPP -> MGR:R | |||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | THE CINEMATIC PATH | You're more interested by the plot than the gameplay. Well this path will help you understand the full story of the franchise while skipping the gameplay of the first four games. | MG RECAP* -> MG2 RECAP* -> MGS:DGN -> MGS:DGN2 -> MGS3 -> MGS4 -> MGS:PW -> MGSV:GZ -> MGSV:TPP *The recaps can be found inside Metal Gear Solid. (MAIN MENU -> SPECIAL -> PREVIOUS OPERATIONS) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | THE KOPPELTHORNE PATH | You've already walked the standard path, and now you're wondering what's all the fuss about that alternate timeline you've heard about. | STANDARD PATH -> MG:SR* -> MG:GB -> SNAKE TALES** -> MG:A -> MG:A2 *Although not directly tied to the Koppelthorne timeline, Snake's Revenge still fits nicely between Metal Gear 1 and Ghost Babel. **Snake Tales is a set of 5 short missions that can be found inside Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance (MAIN MENU -> SNAKE TALES) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | THE VENGEFUL PATH | You've played through MGR:R, loved how crazy good this game was, and now you want more. Being introduced to the Metal Gear saga with this game isn't a problem at all, as in, you won't feel lost by its narrative, but before you go on with the standard path, be aware of the fact that the main games are very different from this one. | MGR:R -> STANDARD PATH | |||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | THE PHANTOM PATH | You've played through MGS:TPP and loved it but you're confused, you need to understand this game's story right now ! Well the best shortcut you can take is the chronological path, but be warned that it'll spoil a lot of plot point for Solid Snake's story arc. | MGSV:TPP -> CHRONOLOGICAL PATH | |||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | THE PAINFUL PATH | You've played through MGS:TPP and loved it even though you were highly confused by the story, and now you want to get the full experience. This is a less than ideal entry point to the franchise, You might want to understand this game's story right now but don't rush things and continue with the standard path. | MGSV:TPP -> STANDARD PATH | |||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | THE TRAITOR PATH | You've played through the extended path and you are now a big fan of the franchise, but you still want to experience the shamefull cashgrab that is Survive. Konami is proud of your dedication. | EXTENDED PATH -> MG:S | |||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | THE MASOCHIST PATH | I've been waiting for this pain. Hurt me more ! | EXTENDED PATH -> MG:NES -> MGS:M -> MGS:T | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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41 | WHAT ABOUT EMULATION ? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | WHICH GAME ? | WHICH EMULATOR ? | ANYTHING I SHOULD KNOW ? | |||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Metal Gear | PCSX2 | Favor this version over the original MSX version for QOL improvements, better translations, new game modes and so on. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Metal Gear: NES | FCEUX | FCEUX is just a suggestion, any Nes emulator will work just fine. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Metal Gear: Snake's Revenge | FCEUX | FCEUX is just a suggestion, any Nes emulator will work just fine. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Metal Gear 2 | PCSX2 | Favor this version over the original MSX version for QOL improvements, better translations, new game modes and so on. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Metal Gear Solid | DUCKSTATION | Emulation is the best way to enjoy this game thanks to PGXP and increased internal resolution. Enable PGXP options to fix the wobbly 3D geometry and affine texture warping inherent to PS1's 3D rendering. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions | DUCKSTATION | Emulation is the best way to enjoy this game thanks to PGXP and increased internal resolution. Enable PGXP options to fix the wobbly 3D geometry and affine texture warping inherent to PS1's 3D rendering. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel | VISUAL BOY ADVANCE | Visual Boy Advance is just a suggestion, any Game Boy emulator will work just fine. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Metal Gear Solid: Mobile | EKA2L1 | Works perfectly fine. You'll find everything you need here (Tutorial, emulator, and even the game) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes | DOLPHIN | This version needs some fixes in order to work perfectly. Look it up here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel | PPSSPP | You could also just watch it on youtube. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - Substance | PCSX2 | This version does include a skateboard mini game that is not included in the HD version. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty HD | RPCS3 | Crashes at the final cutscene, before the end credits. See compatibility issues. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel 2 | PPSSPP | You could also just watch it on youtube. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Metal Gear: Acid | PPSSPP | Works fine. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Metal Gear: Acid 2 | PPSSPP | Works fine. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - Subsistence | PCSX2 | This version does include a Ape Escape mini game and the Secret Theater mode that are not included in the HD version. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater HD | RPCS3 | Massive slowdowns towards the final segment of the game. See compatibility issues. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Metal Gear Solid: Portable OPS | PPSSPP | Works fine. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots | RPCS3 | You'll need a powerfull computer to run this emulator without problem. This version will require some patches to mitigate the freezes and might still crash as it is very unstable. See compatibility issues. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker | PPSSPP | The HD version added camera control tied to the right joystick, which can be done on PPSSPP but will require some work. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD | RPCS3 | You'll need a powerfull computer to run the emulator without problem. Grab the standalone version instead of the entire Legacy Collection. This version will require a little workaround in order to play certain missions, but nothing complicated. See compatibility issues. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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