Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Reviews
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.
Review in Italian | Read full review
A remake of one of the best games of all time, though it would have benefited from more quality-of-life changes to allow it to shine
The original MGS3 still is a masterpiece of design and storytelling. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater adds a few quality of life improvements and polishes the gameplay a bit more while paying close attention to the original, presenting it to a new audience.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Re-creating a masterpiece is no easy feat, but with Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Konami has delivered a near-flawless remake of one of gaming's greatest titles. This stunning recreation, built in Unreal Engine 5, retains the iconic story, superb voice acting, and memorable soundtrack of the 2004 classic while modernizing the graphics and controls. By staying true to the original's vision and adding new accessibility features, this remake is the definitive way for both veterans and newcomers to experience the genius of Metal Gear Solid 3.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater revives one of the best stories in video games. Its exploration, stealth, and boss battles are as memorable as ever, although certain control issues persist and can be frustrating at critical moments. Despite this, the experience is essential and worthy of the series' legacy.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is not just a remake; it’s a celebration of a masterpiece, a project made with so much love and respect for the source material that it feels like it was developed by the very people who created the original. And that, in itself, is a testament to its quality and why it’s one of the best remakes I’ve ever played.
Konami takes a very restrained approach to remaking Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and breathes new life into a twenty one year old game. This is part of the reason behind naming it Delta, which means variation as that’s what it is: a slight variation of a classic. What Metal Gear Solid Delta proves is that transitioning to a new engine is possible, as it retains the spirit of the series. It might also prove that fans are still highly interested in the series after the departure of Kojima, but what it fails to prove is if the new team can produce original content because there is nothing original about Metal Gear Solid Delta. The end result is a very approachable game for people who have never played a Metal Gear or this particular entry, but for existing fans of the series, that's a more complex answer. Judging Metal Gear Solid Delta on its own merits as a remake, it brings Snake Eater into the modern age, but ultimately plays it very safe.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater respectfully honors the original while adding meaningful quality-of-life improvements and stunning visuals. The choice to preserve the story while updating controls and gameplay makes it accessible to both longtime fans and newcomers. With thoughtful extras and a respectful nod to Kojima’s legacy, this remake shows Konami is on the right track.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Not many remakes can replicate this essence, yet Konami somehow pulls it off with flying colours.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater successfully modernizes a gaming classic, with Konami delivering a visually stunning and smoother experience that respects the original almost to a fault. While its extreme fidelity limits the potential for a bold, fully reimagined remake, this remains the definitive version of a timeless masterpiece - an essential opportunity to relive or discover one of gaming’s most historic titles.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is so faithful it missed out on a few opportunities to bring it into the present, but it's still a fantastic game nonetheless.
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater faithfully recreates Kojima’s masterpiece with updated visuals and smoother controls but its dated AI and technical flaws keep it from reaching its full potential.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
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.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
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.