Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Reviews

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is ranked in the 95th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9.5 / 10.0
Oct 17, 2025

Snake Eater isn’t just the return of a legendary title - it’s the return of the very soul of an industry that has forgotten what true passion feels like. In a time when most games look and feel the same, Delta reminds us that the emotions, ideals, and madness of one man are still stronger than anything AI algorithms could ever create.

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9.5 / 10.0
Oct 5, 2025

A legend reborn! Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater maintains the original's magic while delivering a flawless modern experience. Some stories truly are timeless.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 12, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater that stays incredibly close to the original. It brings a significant graphical upgrade without losing sight of the original’s details. The gameplay feels much smoother, features a new mode, and adds a few unlockable camouflages. It’s a polished remake that does exactly what a tribute to the original should do.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 3, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is the absolute best way to experience the story of Snake Eater. Those who never played the original game owe it to themselves to play through it at least once, and this is the definitive way to experience why so many people believe Snake Eater to be one of the best entries in the series.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 25, 2025

As a remake, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remains very faithful in many respects. The story is mostly unchanged, level layouts feel familiar, and signature moments have been masterfully updated, but fans of the original release may feel as though the modernisation changes the game too much.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 5, 2025

Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater is a historic game that brought together all the elements of a successful game, including a great story, interconnected gameplay systems, and excellent level design. These elements created a great combination that made it the best part of the series and one of the best games in history. However, as for the Delta version, despite my great admiration for its fidelity to the original game and the excellent improvements to the controls and user interface, I still find it insufficient compared to the remakes of this era. More effort could have been put into developing it to make it a better and more modern experience, rather than just being a new version of the third installment like Subsistence.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 28, 2025

With Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Konami has succeeded in creating a respectful remake of the classic that preserves the essence of the original and gently modernizes it. The story, characters, and Kojima's quirky touch still work brilliantly 20 years later and are appealingly presented thanks to the visual overhaul in Unreal Engine 5. Above all, the revamped controls, new perspectives, and small convenience features ensure that the game still feels fresh today. On the other hand, the fragmented levels and fluctuating performance, which slow down the experience somewhat, are not entirely convincing. Nevertheless, thanks to well-thought-out mechanics, iconic boss fights, and an unmistakable atmosphere, the stealth adventure remains a thrilling experience. Those who loved the original will find a successful reinterpretation with a modern twist that is equally suitable for veterans of the series and newcomers alike.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 25, 2025

"Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater isn't just a remake; it's a masterful resurrection of a timeless legend. Konami has painstakingly rebuilt a masterpiece in Unreal Engine 5, delivering breathtaking visuals and a modernized control scheme that finally allows the brilliant gameplay to match its legendary story. By preserving every bit of the original's soul, from the iconic voice acting to the deep survival mechanics, this stands as the definitive way to experience one of gaming's greatest tales. While its absolute faithfulness means some minor quirks of its 20-year-old design remain, this is an astonishing achievement and an essential purchase for both grizzled veterans and a new generation of operatives."

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 23, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a technically flawless remake of a game that remains iconic. But that means it comes with all the strengths and weaknesses of the original

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86 / 100
Sep 5, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a top-notch remake that manages to be both respectful of the past and significantly alter its essence. The game is a legendary chapter in an immortal saga, so its value as a game is undeniable. Konami has introduced several new features, both in terms of gameplay and content, although the game still shows its age in some aspects. Aside from a few minor technical issues (including a less than flawless fluidity), the nostalgia effort can easily be described as a success.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater is a safe remake, but it’s a successful one. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel or take bold creative risks, but it doesn’t need to. What it does is preserve one of the greatest stealth action games of all time, bring it up to modern visual standards, and make it accessible for a new generation.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 16, 2025

Never had the chance to play this masterpiece? Jump right in without looking back. Are you a die-hard fan of the series? This is an excellent purchase. But if you fall outside of either of these categories, it might be best to wait before buying it. Yes, the game is beautiful and stays true to the original work from start to finish, which is perfect for purists. But the lack of additional content does not justify its high price tag. Despite this, we hope that sales will satisfy Konami and give us what we really want: a remake of the first Metal Gear Solid!

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8.4 / 10.0
Sep 15, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater succeeds in bringing back a 2000s classic with revamped graphics and modernized controls, making the gameplay experience more satisfying. However, Konami falls short by staying too faithful to Hideo Kojima’s original work, missing opportunities to introduce changes that could have made the gameplay even better.

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90 / 100
Sep 6, 2025

MGS Delta is very close to the perfect remake. Every change improves the game, and the most important aspects of the original are preserved. Despite technical issues, this is the best way to experience Big Boss' origin story.

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Sep 12, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a smartly modernised remake of a revered classic, undercut by poor optimisation.

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Sep 11, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta is a safe, almost identical remake of the classic stealth adventure.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 9, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater takes an all-time classic and faithfully recreates it for modern audiences. It feels somewhat safe with its dedication to not expand on the original, recreating every single moment faithfully, but its new gameplay mechanics make it feel fresh once again. This is a must-play for long-time fans and newcomers to the franchise.

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Essential
Sep 9, 2025

There is no doubt about the quality of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater as a remake of one of the greatest titles ever. And no matter how much praise it deserves, it is impossible to hide a certain disappointment in realizing that this may be the only path forward for Konami’s series.

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Sep 5, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is the definitive way to experience one of the best games in a series known for its excellence. Some technical issues can mar the overall package, but there is no denying how much work has gone into this remake.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 9, 2025

"A faithful remake with a modern touch" Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater isn't just a remake; it's a heartfelt tribute that reintroduces the 2004 masterpiece with cutting-edge visuals and audio, perfectly suited for a new generation. The game retains its espionage depth and intense drama, while adding Unreal Engine 5 graphics and iconic voice acting that enhances immersion. Despite some remnants of the original's structure and occasional frame drops, this is an essential experience for both long-time fans and newcomers.

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