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METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version

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METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version

The first 3D title in the METAL GEAR series pioneering a new level of stealth action with live action footage, cinematic cut scenes, and innovative gameplay.

Action Stealth Adventure Action-Adventure Story Rich
Last tracked players
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77.7% positive
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Released in 1998, this was the first 3D title in the METAL GEAR series. The game pioneers 3D stealth action against the threat of war and global nuclear weapons, using live action footage, cinematic cut scenes, interwoven with innovative gameplay.
The storyline, a whirlwind of intrigue and betrayal, has been hailed as the greatest story of the 20th century and was the third title in the METAL GEAR series to become a hit in subsequent years.

Also included: Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, an exclusive digital Screenplay Book and Master Book that details the story and characters in Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake.

[Title lineup]
Metal Gear
Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake
Metal Gear Solid (Including VR Missions/Special Missions)

Regional versions of the titles are available as additional downloads.

[Digital book]
Metal Gear Solid: Screenplay Book
Metal Gear Solid: Master Book
Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2: Screenplay Book
Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2: Master Book

The digital books can be accessed from the game's main menu screen.

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10(64-bit OS required)
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 / Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 9 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 11 compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: Xinput Controller required

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10(64-bit OS required)
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 9 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 11 compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: Xinput Controller required
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
KONAMI
USK rating
16
Brazilian rating
18
Steam Germany rating
18
Achievements
18
Controller support
full
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Gamepad Recommended, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

Can I Play This?

Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.

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Windows: unknown
macOS: unknown
Linux: unknown
Steam Deck
playable
Valve compatibility test
Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (6)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
FrenchYesNoYes
ItalianYesNoYes
GermanYesNoYes
Spanish - SpainYesNoYes
JapaneseYesYesYes

Third-party requirements shown by Steam

Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1 METAL GEAR SOLID EULA
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Buy Verdict

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Update Momentum

Infrequent Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days.

1 patches and 1 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.

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Value Score

Great Value — 81th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 81th percentile. Priced as Market at $19.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 64%
Value Ratio Top 19%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version worth buying right now?
Wait — $19.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
When does METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
Is METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version still getting updates?
Infrequent Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days. 1 patches and 1 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
Is METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version free to play?
METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version costs $19.99 on Steam.
What genre is METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version?
METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version is a Action game.
Who developed METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version?
METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version was developed by KONAMI and published by KONAMI.
What platforms does METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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