Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Reviews
All of the action, all of the stealth, all of the cheesy one-liners… For those of you who are jumping in for the first time? Have some patience and try to enjoy the rollercoaster. This one is definitely for the fans.
Delta is a perfect imitation of MGS3, but no more.
Konami has promised (and delivered) a faithful reproduction of Snake Eater, brought forth into a new console generation without deviating from the title it was based on
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a reverential remake that updates Kojima's 2004 classic with modern visuals and controls, without altering its core design. The jungle, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, feels alive and immersive, while the option between Classic and Modern controls makes it accessible to both veterans and newcomers. However, the excessive faithfulness to the original means some outdated AI behavior and technical quirks remain. A respectful, visually stunning update that prioritizes preservation over reinvention.
Review in Italian | Read full review
I feel confident that the new gameplay mechanics, quality-of-life improvements, and immense visual overhaul in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater far outweigh the issues that come along with the changes. This gives more players a new way to experience the beloved classic, complete with more modern controls and mechanics without taking away from the original feel of the game.
If you adore Snake Eater, Delta is a chance to fall in love with it all over again, and if you've never experienced it, this is a modernised classic that is a must-play.
One of the most faithful remakes ever, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has made a stealth classic feel modern all over again. Its light but meaningful gameplay updates enhance interaction and feel, while a visual overhaul allows it to rub shoulders with the PS5's graphical elite. By staying so loyal to its source text, Metal Gear Solid 3 is now just as incredible today as it was over 20 years ago.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is an authentic recreation of a masterpiece. Each aspect of the visuals has been beautifully and faithfully modernized with painstaking attention to detail.
So, the big question is this worth revisiting with the HD collection with the original already existing. For me it is a mixed bag. I loved revisiting this absolute classic. The new visuals really do look amazing, and the minor quality of life improvements make it easier to just enjoy the game. Still, I would have loved to see so much more included or updated.
Snake returns with a vengeance, and while we've already explored this jungle, it's still a place where stealth, survival, and tension shine like the first day. For veterans, this will be a chance to revisit a classic; for newcomers, it's a gateway to one of the best stories in the Metal Gear saga .
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a truly remarkable remake, crafted with great care.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Metal Gear Solid Delta is a very good remake that will appeal to both longtime fans and new players. Its visual overhaul and modernized gameplay are a real kick, relaunching the franchise in a positive direction, much like Silent Hill 2 Remake did. Unlike the latter, however, there are no risks taken here.
Review in French | Read full review
Konami has taken great care with the remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, bringing this legendary spy thriller to a new audience with a modernized play style and thoughtful QoL tweaks to suit today's gamers. If you haven't played Snake Eater or any of the MGS series before, this is the perfect entry point into Hideo Kojima's magnum opus.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a fantastic game that thoroughly entertained me for almost 15 hours during my test. However, I also knew what I was getting into and have a weakness for PlayStation 2 games and Hideo Kojima's sometimes wacky storylines.
Review in German | Read full review
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater wants to have its cake and eat it too by remaining incredibly faithful to the original while also updating some key aspects like the controls and visuals. To die-hard fans of the PS2 classic, this is less of a definitive remake of the game and more just another way to play a fantastic game. Newcomers are certainly in for a treat, however, as Δ smooths over the original’s rougher edges for a more modern experience. It loses a lot in the translation, like some of the nuance in stealth and combat, but remains a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater respects its source material in ways that other games should follow suit. The story is retained, each emotional gutpunch hits home just as hard (if not harder), and the core stealth gameplay that you and I grew to love in our adolescence is preserved. While it's hard to ignore that this MGS lacks Kojima and the segmented maps are archaic, it's just as hard to ignore that this iteration of MGS3 is the faithful modernization you and I deserve.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater makes great effort in updating the original games' presentation with some truly next-gen visuals. However, in that process, performance issues and changes in art direction are bound to be divisive with fans of the original. This remake then, while not quite definitive, is bound to be an acquired taste. Regardless, it's almost impossible to ignore that the game underneath Delta's slick presentation is still one of the strongest experiences you can play, and that's still worth celebrating.
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater is a safe but faithful remake and the perfect entry point for newcomers or those wanting to relive the exploits of Naked Snake in a brand new light.
MGS3: Snake Eater is one of the best games I have ever had the pleasure of playing. The remake, although it could have been done better, will also allow you to taste some of its genius. This release is beautiful in some parts, but it suffers most from the inconsistency resulting from the fact that, despite its beautiful presentation, it is inherently rooted in the PS2 era and runs poorly on UE5.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a faithful, beautifully crafted remake that modernizes the classic without losing its soul. Despite easier boss fights and rare bugs, it delivers stunning visuals, tighter gameplay, and enough extras to make it a must play for both fans and newcomers.