10 Things To Know Before Playing The Original Metal Gear On PC
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10 Things To Know Before Playing The Original Metal Gear On PC
New players may have access to the legendary Metal Gear game, but just because it's from the '80s doesn't mean playthrough is easy. Learn all you can. Gaming company Konami abandoned AAA game development in 2015, dooming many of their popular franchises, not the least of which was Metal Gear. Fans were thrown for a surprise recently when the debut entry, 1998's Metal Gear Solid, and 2001's Metal Gear Solid 2, made their way to GOG. While this in no way marks a return for the franchise, it is nice for people to have an easy way to access these legendary titles. The original game is the outlier among the three, probably having been played the least by fans. But before jumping into it, be weary of a few things. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY Use A Guide
Metal Gear One 1987 MSX Like many action games of its era, some of the clues and ways to progress are extremely obtuse. Going into the 1988 title without any sort of guidance will no doubt lead to extreme frustration. Before reaching such a point, just crack open a guide to make some of the more difficult parts more tolerable. Do not see it as failure, especially since most players will probably give up without some sort of walkthrough. Don t Expect As Deep A Narrative
Metal Gear One in a truck Metal Gear Solid on the was a revelation for the gaming industry with its deep storytelling and hard-hitting drama. When going into the first entry of the franchise, do not expect a story as intensely fleshed-out as future installments. It is still more than most other linear action games, but will seem quaint to a lot of 2020 gamers. It Leaves Out A Lot Of Details From Later Games
, add details to the premier game. However, these are all tidbits which were retconned in, so do not expect to see even hints of these when playing through the 1988 adventure that started it all. One particularly big twist regarding the main antagonist changes the way one thinks about Metal Gear and the series as a whole. It Is Closer To The Original MSX Version
Metal Gear One destroying metal gear In the West, Metal Gear first came out on the NES. However, this version was radically different than what made for the MSX home computer in Japan. The setting is radically different and numerous other details change. This PC version is based off of the original game the way it was meant to be played. Gamers in North America did not get access to this original version until 2005's Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence. It Had A Sequel Before Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear 2 SOlid Snake gameplay Only three games from the series were put onto GOG, but there were more than three games prior to . In fact, the original Metal Gear had an official sequel by Hideo Kojima called Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, though it is mysteriously absent . It is weird to see it not included, considering it plays significantly better and includes many of the ideas featured in Metal Gear Solid. It Had An Unofficial Sequel
Snake's revenge copy Before Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake came into existence, Snake's Revenge was developed and released in the West. Hideo Kojima had no involvement in this game, and its creation was a key factor in a proper sequel coming about. Hideo Kojima generally does not have negative words for the game, but it is not universally beloved. It Is Already Playable On Consoles
Metal Gear Solid 3 Subsistence Not everybody loves playing games on PC, even a simple game like Metal Gear which almost anything can run. For those who would rather go through Solid Snake's first mission on consoles, they can always boot up their PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 and enjoy the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, where it is included as a part of Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence. Don t Feel Bad About Not Beating It
Metal Gear stealth gameplay Few games over 30 years old age well. While Metal Gear's gameplay holds up, some of the challenges and things one has to do to progress can be incredible frustrating. To this effect, do not feel bad about giving up. The game is absolutely worth diving into as a curiosity to see where the series started, but do not feel obligated to reach the credits. Play Stealthily
Metal Gear Codec MSX Modern Metal Gear titles are more forgiving and offer more choices as to how to approach situations. The debut entry still allows for gameplay after being spotted, but it is simply not as fun to run around and shoot people in this action-packed manner. Instead, play stealthily and hide from enemies instead of taking them head-on. The gameplay is way simpler too, so there is no CQC or holding up enemies. It Wasn t Hideo Kojima s First Game
Penguin adventure MSX game Metal Gear was Hideo Kojima's first notable game in his catalog, but it was the second on which he worked. Before designing and directing Metal Gear, he had the role of assistant designer on Penguin Adventure, another MSX title. While seemingly innocuous on the surface, it is praised as one of the best games for the home computer platform and gameplay depth.