Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Reviews
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 showcases Konami's decline as a reputable video game publisher. Priced unjustifiably high compared to its actual content, the collection offers no significant improvements over the originals. If the documentary additions are the highlight, something has clearly gone wrong. Wait for a substantial price cut, even if you're a die-hard Snake fan.
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The METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol. 1, is an edition that in our opinion is absolutely worth having. It includes, in a meaty package, the beginnings of the legendary saga created by Hideo Kojima and published by Konami, allowing, both historical fans and new generations, to experience the exploits of one of the best characters ever: Solid Snake. The cinematic-style storytelling, through the “brainy” chronology and memorable characters, the themes that are still relevant today (such as sociology, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, memes, existentialism, censorship, conspiracies, information, you name it), are just some of the ingenious (and extraordinary) elements of MGS (hard to find in modern productions). The gameplay-although it is beginning to feel the weight of age-remains extremely valid even today. In purely graphical terms, although it completely lacks 4K support, Sons of Liberty and Snake Eater-even at 1080p-look good and defend themselves (thanks in part to Blu Point's 2012 makeover work), still quite well; as for MGS, on the other hand, sorry for the 30 fps (at 60 it could get there without major problems), while graphically, well - age is definitely felt - so much edginess, flatness and textures that by now - although it must be said (not considering the Twin Snakes version released on Nintendo GameCube) that it is a good port - make it complicated to properly experience
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True, many gamers expected more - and perhaps deserved more. But Konami's operation has not only brought back to our screens some immortal masterpieces that would otherwise be unrecoverable, or almost, but has also done exactly what was promised: to include the original games in a collection that does not want and did not want to be anything more. Even though the first MGS in particular has aged in its dynamics and controls, we are still faced with a collection of titles that made history in the medium, whose solidity is still intact today. Purchased recommendation? Only in two cases: if you're a die-hard fan who can't do without the series, or if, bearing in mind the enormous amount of time that has passed, you're ready to immerse yourself in some healthy retrogaming.
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A title that for true gaming fans cannot miss in their library. It allows you to experience the emotions created by Hideo Kojima all wrapped up in a single collector. Perhaps the only flaw is that it passes a lot of the concept of a commercial operation but so many times you have to try to look at the more romantic side of things like the one created by the memories of players at the first Metal Gear Solid releases.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Overall, the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 1 has a lot on offer and has a lot to offer players, whether they are MEtal Gear veterans or are brand new and jumping into the games for the first time. While there are better individual versions of MGS1 out there, the value of having all of these games available in the same place, and running on modern consoles with the plethora of bonus features included can’t be understated.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 is a robust collection that offers a lot to the fans of the series. It includes a wide variety of games and bonus content, making it a great value for money. However, it does have its flaws, such as camera issues and slight hitches in the games. Despite these issues, the collection is an excellent way to experience the iconic game series. It’s a must-have for any fan of the Metal Gear Solid series.
I still like that this Master Collection exists, despite its flaws. It's definitely a time-capsule and if you are hungry to experience the brilliant stealth-action saga on modern consoles, you will find much to love. But you still have to remember that this is just a re-release and what was good back then in terms of controls, might feel rather alien nowadays.
The Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection’s package is impressive, especially when you consider the amount of content you get for the price. The developers could have taken a leaf out of Nintendo’s book and created a 3D All-Stars-type collection with just the games and called it a day, but to their credit, Konami has crammed a lot of stuff into the collection to keep you busy for days. While there are no graphical improvements, they run fine as long as expectations are adjusted accordingly. If you have no way to play any of these games or would like to experience the Metal Gear series for the first time, I absolutely recommend Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 1. If you already own the originals or the HD Collection, your money is probably best saved for the inevitable remakes.
Metal Gear Solid Vol. 1 Master Collection slips into a game library like a good old book at home. It's necessary, even essential, to ensure that the great titles of the last few decades are still playable today.
Review in French | Read full review
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.1 clearly has a light and a dark side.
Review in Greek | Read full review
Some technical issues aside, Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 is a great way to experience some of the greatest games ever made.
It is evident that Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 suffers on the one hand but satisfies on the other. Regarding the first aspect, we are faced with a huge problem: it is a lazy job, which brought Konami not too many hours of work, except for the choice of proposing artwork in the background of the 4:3 Metal Gear Solid; otherwise it was a matter of retrieving products already in the publisher's possession and putting them into a single collection
Review in Italian | Read full review
Konami could have put in more effort to bring Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 up to modern standards, along with a higher resolution and frame rate, but I can’t deny that playing MGS 1 on my Series X didn’t bring a nostalgic smile to my face. It may not be the Master Collection that Solid Snake deserves, but it’s at least one we can play now without any issues.
An undeniable merit of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 is the opportunity to enjoy these classics on modern platforms, making it a valid collection. However, the absence of graphic customizations on PC along with the absence of the enhancements of Snake Eater's 3DS port and the omission of titles such as the MGS1 remake for GameCube and the excellent Game Boy Color title Ghost Babel, make it an incomplete package.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
In the end, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 is, indeed, recommendable but with some caveats. If you're looking for a revival or first time to play these seminal classics, who are predecessors to the cinematographic adventures that are so common now in the game industry, this collection will give you that. However, it leaves an expectation that a future Volume 2 will get more attention; new and old fans will definitely appreciate.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
This was a very tough call. Considering this is a collection of some amazing games in an iconic videogame franchise, we would want you to rush and get them right away. That is, if, and only if, you’re a complete newcomer to the series. For longtime fans who have likely bought and already lived through these games during their release, we can only recommend them if you have a really bad Metal Gear itch that you want to scratch. These are practically unchanged from the originals, so if you have the previous iterations, then you're not really missing out.
If you don't have access to a regular computer or 7th generation consoles and you haven't played the Metal Gear Solid series before, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection is the best opportunity to experience some of the best games in history. Otherwise, considering the other options available to you, buying this collection at the standard price may not make much sense.
Review in Persian | Read full review
The absolute basic collection of the first five Metal Gear games with no improvements whatsoever. Only get it if you're a hardcore Metal Gear fan or wait for some fixes.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 isn't as solid as most modern remasters but the sheer amount of legendary content alone might be worth the price of admission.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 is, admittedly, a somewhat lazy remaster collection. It includes two copied and pasted efforts by Bluepoint released a decade ago, and a shoddy port of Metal Gear Solid, most likely taken straight out of the guts of the PS1 Classic. With that being said, those are still phenomenal games (well, Metal Gear Solid has aged like spoiled milk, but the point stands), and well worth your time.