Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Reviews

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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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5 / 10.0
Aug 30, 2025

Though incredibly faithful to the original, severe performance issues plague this remake of Snake Eater. While the game could and likely will be made playable down the line, it is hard to recommend the title at the time of writing, where severe framerate issues and engine-level crashes plague the PC version of the game.

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Daily Star
Top Critic
Aug 27, 2025

But for those seeking a nostalgia hit, or to try a classic they may have missed, it’s well worth a look.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 30, 2025

For veterans of the series, this remake offers a faithful return to one of the most beloved entries in gaming history. For newcomers, it’s an opportunity to experience Kojima’s Cold War masterpiece in a form that balances nostalgia with modern expectations. Whether or not that balance works for you will depend on how much you value preserving the past or reinventing it.

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2 / 5.0
Aug 29, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater proves that visual fidelity cannot mask outdated gameplay. It is a gorgeous reminder of a classic, but not a compelling experience for 2025. For new players, it will feel awkward and punishing. For veterans, it may spark nostalgia but also frustration.

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8 / 10
Aug 29, 2025

This is Snake Eater—bonkers, brazen and still one of the slickest spy thrillers you’ll ever crawl through.

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4.2 / 5.0
Aug 28, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater manages to recapture the essence of 2004’s original, and it’s a remake that both original and new fans of the Metal Gear Solid series will be proud of. I believe that a large portion of the motivation behind this remake was to appeal to newer fans who aren’t familiar with the Metal Gear franchise, and I can assure you that you’ll love this classic.

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10 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2025

If you’ve played Metal Gear Solid 3 before, then you know what you want. Do you want Metal Gear Solid 3 exactly as you remember it, but looking much better and running much better? If so, then great- you want Metal Gear Solid Δ. That’s that. Have you never played Metal Gear Solid 3, been interested, but deterred by the fact that the game is 20 years old? If so, then great – you want Metal Gear Solid Δ. Just get it, you know you want it. It’s as good as a remake is ever going to be.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 27, 2025

At its best, Delta reminded me exactly why I consider Snake Eater one of the best games of all time. At its worst, it reminded me of the risks of remakes: sometimes new mechanics clash with old bones. But here’s what matters: in 2025, stealth action is nearly extinct. And even with its uneven balance and technical hiccups, Snake Eater still towers above most modern games. It’s proof that a masterpiece can endure.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 28, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater is more than just a remake. Konami delivers a new interpretation of a classic that will delight veterans and newcomers alike. The story remains dense and exciting, emotionally grippingly staged and in no way loses the iconic moments of the original.

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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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8 / 10.0
Aug 27, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a stunning, faithful remake that beautifully preserves the 2004 classic, but its reluctance to add anything new makes it feel more like a remaster than a reimagining.

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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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