Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Reviews

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is ranked in the 96th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Niche Gamer
Fingal Belmont
Top Critic
10 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a great way for old fans to replay an undisputed classic. Newcomers will appreciate the added features and smoother playability. The story and gameplay are rock solid, with tons of features and unlockable things to mess around with that will keep players busy longer than ever.

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8 / 10
Aug 22, 2025

With Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Konami has achieved what it set out to do: breathe new life into a classic while keeping it as authentic as possible. With that in mind, its only real faults are some mechanics which now feel a little awkward and dated. The visuals here are phenomenal, bringing more nuance to the game's cutscenes, and the new modern play style is great for newcomers and those annoyed by the restrictive camera of the original game.

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90 / 100
Aug 22, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a fantastic game because the title it's based on is splendid. Konami offers excellent graphics in this new version. The only problem is that there was room to modernize elements of the original game while still maintaining respect for the work, but the developer decided to play safe. This means that if you're expecting something different from what you've known for over 20 years, you'll be disappointed. On the other hand, for those looking to relive Snake's adventure or experience the saga for the first time, Metal Gear Solid Delta is an excellent option.

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Saudi Gamer
Top Critic
10 / 10
Aug 22, 2025

A cynic might look at it and see a barely enhanced 20+ year old game, but a closer inspection reveals a version that meticulously enhances the game's rough edges without affecting its design or balance at all. The perfect remaster for a title that even now is ahead of the game.

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10 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2025

A practically flawless remake of an already incredible title, METAL GEAR SOLID Δ should be on your radar.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2025

Overall, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a well done remaster of a game that remains as classic as it ever was. The changes are a mix of positive and negative, but there aren't any that drag down the experience. At worst, they're a matter of preference. For many people, this title is likely to be the optimal way to experience Metal Gear Solid 3, and it's easy to be impressed by the sheer amount of work that went into capturing the classic original.

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LevelUp
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a good remake, but it's a step below contemporary games that have taken that route to connect with the past. Although it's rough around the edges, it manages to respect Kojima Productions' original work, so beyond the audiovisual improvements and gameplay improvements, you'll have in your hands the same great game from 2004. Nothing more, nothing less.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater changes what needs to be changed while leaving the core intact. A remake that is both a gift to fans and a golden opportunity for anyone venturing into Operation Snake Eater for the first time. A game that will not be forgotten, with a new look that will help to create new and great memories.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2025

A careful but not overly courageous remake of a masterpiece that everyone should play: a little old in its structure, but brilliant and contemporary in other aspects.

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9.1 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2025

METAL GEAR SOLID DELTA: SNAKE EATER takes an already awesome game and enhances it in profound ways that'll impress everyone from newcomers to long-time fans. It does such a phenomenal job that I wish every remake could remain this true yet be this innovative. 🐍

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ComicBook.com
Top Critic
Aug 22, 2025

Still, with the original version of Metal Gear Solid 3 readily available on modern platforms, I would have preferred Delta to take some bolder swings and be reimagined from the ground up to truly differentiate it from its source.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater delivers a visually stunning and faithful remake of the stealth-action classic, blending modern enhancements with the iconic core experience. While the upgraded controls, camera, and animations improve accessibility and immersion, some of these modern features also reduce the original game's difficulty and tension, slightly shifting the balance that made it so memorable.

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Arabhardware
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Aug 24, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater offers an excellent experience that preserves the spirit of the original almost entirely, with a graphical boost that's unmatched. While the game may not offer much new gameplay, it's certainly an excellent remake of one of 2004's best games.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2025

Konami has taken Subsistence as a model and significantly increased the amount of activities

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90 / 100
Aug 24, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a modernized version of a classic that stays true to the original. The best way to experience Snake's journey is through its improved graphics, better controls, and more atmospheric details. There are still some strange pacing issues, but they don't get in the way of the original's identity. Delta: Snake Eater strikes the perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation, showing that true legends don't need to be remade; they need to be improved.

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Aug 23, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a faithful remake that sharpens the look and feel of a classic without changing its core. The story of loyalty and betrayal still hits just as hard, and the stealth gameplay remains rewarding with a few helpful tweaks. Some stiff animations and performance dips hold it back, but the strong audio, boss battles, and extras make it worth revisiting. Delta proves Snake Eater still matters twenty years later.

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100 / 100
Aug 23, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater delivers a faithful remake of the 2004 classic, blending stealth, action, and espionage with stunning visuals, engaging story, and refined gameplay.

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GAMES.CH
Top Critic
89%
Aug 23, 2025

"Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater" proves to be a near-perfect remake, mastering the delicate balance between nostalgia and modernization with admirable precision. Konami has proven that the essence of Kojima's vision can be preserved and presented in a contemporary way even without the master himself.

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83 / 100
Aug 22, 2025

Metal Gear Solid: Delta is an excellent remaster of Metal Gear Solid 3. There’s something here for both newcomers and longtime fans, for better or worse.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater is a passionate tribute to Hideo Kojima's 2004 masterpiece. This new edition introduces several updates, especially in terms of graphics and controls. On the other hand, Konami's new work is faithful to the original to a fault, foregoing gameplay innovations that would have given players more freedom and immersion.

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