Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Reviews
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a fantastic remake, and I feel Konami did it justice. Choosing not to add or change the existing content helps preserve what makes up the legacy of the original. The updates, while minimal on the surface, make the game feel fresh with stunning visuals and a new way to play that brings in a new perspective. The gameplay still holds up to today's standards, so just focusing on a new over-the-shoulder camera and some quality of life changes are perfect for a release like this. Even with some minor control issues here and there, it's a blast to play through the game in this new way, while still having the old control method and top-down camera as an option. I would not recommend playing this on the Steam Deck personally, though I would say it can be powered through if the Deck is your only device to play on. The more powerful handhelds are getting there, with the AYANEO 3 making it playable while looking fantastic. This bodes well for handhelds that will have the Z2 Extreme APU, like the Xbox ROG Ally X. Still, as a fan of the series or a newcomer, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a game worth playing through.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a legendary remake of a genre-defining game that doesn’t add much extra flavour, but presents top-notch graphics and retains the best parts of the original game, like the cast and their performances and the engaging stealth espionage gameplay.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater joins the ranks of the select few that exemplify how a remake should be done. It captures the essence of what made the original a critically acclaimed experience while updating its decades-old mechanics and visuals to meet modern standards. While the frame rate occasionally dips during heavier scenes, this remake has undoubtedly established itself as the definitive way to experience what many consider to be the best game in the franchise.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a lovingly made remake of a perfect video game.
There’s a common dilemma that no matter how well it's done, a remake of a beloved original can never quite surpass it. However, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater faithfully recreates the original and, with its new camera system, offers a fresh perspective that makes it worth experiencing all over again. Still, some of the scenes from 20 years ago inevitably come across as awkward by today’s standards.
Review in Korean | Read full review
Upon finishing Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater, I had the same feeling I had before: that I had experienced something grand. This remake doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, and thank goodness it doesn't. It knows exactly what it is: a love letter to the past, preserving every detail that made the original a landmark, while smoothing out the rough edges with modern controls, cutting-edge visuals, and small conveniences.
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is an almost pitch-perfect remake of the 2004 original, for better or worse. With a fantastic story, engaging gameplay, and beautiful visuals, it’s well worth it for fans and newcomers alike.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is an outstanding remake of one of the medium’s finest works. The story is timeless and gripping, the gameplay has been improved upon without losing any of the original’s charm, and the visuals are extraordinary. I’m so glad that one of my very favorite games of all time has been brought to modern consoles in such a loving and wonderful way, and I hope to see the rest of the mainline Metal Gear Solid series get this very same treatment in the future.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater looks fantastic, runs smoothly and offers plenty to do after the credits roll -- all while being a remake of arguably the best entry in the series. Fans are going to love it. If you've never played MGS3 and are curious, this remake is a must. But if that doesn't describe you, it's not an immediate pick-up.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is more than just a remake: it's a celebration of one of the most defining chapters in video game history. By faithfully preserving the original narrative while simultaneously updating the graphics, camera, and gameplay to modern standards, Konami delivers an experience that respects the legacy and presents it in an accessible way for this new generation.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is the definitive way to experience a classic. The narrative remains gripping and compelling, with themes that still feel timely and relevant 20 years later.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater sets the bar for what a remake should be. Rather than reinventing a classic, it preserves its soul — every iconic scene, every meticulous gameplay system, every ounce of atmosphere — while rebuilding its presentation and mechanics for today’s standards. The result is a game that feels both timeless and new: a masterpiece reborn with stunning visuals, refined controls, and thoughtful quality-of-life improvements. Whether you’re revisiting Snake’s legendary mission or experiencing it for the very first time, this is a flawless reintroduction to one of gaming’s greatest achievements — a perfect remake in every sense of the word.