Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Reviews
Konami has once again shown that the Metal Gear Solid franchise is definitely back, bringing back two of the most iconic titles from the PlayStation 3 and PSP era. With visual improvements, modernized controls, and the addition of Brazilian Portuguese subtitles, the collection offers a more accessible way to experience some of the most important stories in Snake’s journey.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 delivers exactly what a collection like this should. It keeps the games recognizable, fixes what needed fixing, and brings iconic titles to platforms where more players can access them. Guns of the Patriots is finally freed from the PS3 and runs at a stable 4K/60fps, without those mid-campaign installation screens. Peace Walker proves that its management systems still hold up great years later. Ghost Babel is included as a crucial part of the series' handheld history. The only missing pieces are Metal Gear Online 2 and a unified launcher.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Those who go into Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 with an open mind about the era in which its 3D games were made can enjoy two of the best stealth games ever made, with surprisingly distinct gameplay and takes on their genre. While people who played them back in the day won't find too much new content to enjoy, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is easily the definitive way to experience them.
You’ll likely be picking this up for METAL GEAR SOLID 4, its long-overdue port finally making the rounds with this latest Master Collection entry. But don’t sleep on Peace Walker either—both are incredibly fun games and shine like beautiful lights even after twenty whole years, thanks to this great port. ∎
It took eighteen years, but Old Snake is finally free of his cell architecture prison. It shines strong on modern platforms, which is surprising, considering how Vol. 1 turned out. But it seems that Konami has taken all the criticism to heart, pouring the care, polish, and respect into Vol. 2 that this legendary saga deserved from the start. It’s the kind of game preservation that I feel every remaster should aim for, and I cannot recommend this collection enough. Whether you’re a long-time veteran returning to watch the sun set on Solid Snake’s final mission or a newcomer finally getting the chance to experience the complete timeline from start to finish, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is an absolute must-play. It honors Kojima’s original cinematic vision while stripping away the technical limitations of 2008, delivering a definitive package that ensures Snake’s legendary farewell will live on for generations to come. Seriously, guys, this is it. This is what all of us Metal Gear Solid fans have been waiting for all this time.
The main mission of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 is to revive and rediscover two truly great games. Metal Gear Solid 4 is an imperfect but utterly unique experience. Its endless cutscenes and uneven pacing put your patience to the test, and its pacing hasn’t aged well, but its ambition, emotional depth, and moments of nostalgia are hard to match. Kojima told the story he wanted to tell, no matter how long-winded or bizarre it might be. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is truly a must-play title. Although it began as a Metal Gear Solid game for a handheld console, it remains an extremely well-rounded game, featuring all its elements of stealth, strategy, co-op missions, and, of course, Kojima’s signature storytelling. Finally, Ghost Babel is a most welcome addition: an almost-forgotten entry that’s now available on all modern platforms. It’s a shame about the absence of certain games that would have perfectly rounded out this collection such as Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops and the two Metal Gear Ac!d titles—and especially about the half-hearted nature of these ports, which unfortunately offer no technical improvements.
Review in Italian | Read full review
50 euros for 2 games (and a half) that will delight fans of the license who could not have made them at the time or the new ones, come by the grace of the Death Stranding. It lacks more than the Metal Gear Acid to make the collection complete. Current games on their theme (AI, privatization of armed conflicts) and that have not really aged on the gameplay or their aesthetics.
Review in French | Read full review
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2 includes two fantastic games that still hold up all these years later, along with some great content for fans that want to dive even deeper.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 2 is yet another sign that Konami is coasting on Snake’s legacy, relying on a brand that keeps shining despite everything. The three included games remain heavyweight works, still capable of telling a crucial chapter of gaming history, but the package around them is so lazy it makes the already modest Volume 1 look almost committed. The bare‑bones upscale, recycled assets, blurry cutscenes, and total lack of meaningful enhancement reveal an approach focused more on the logo on the box than on the quality of the offering. The material deserved far better, and while die‑hard fans will fill the gaps with their affection for the series, everyone else is left with the sense of a missed opportunity — a tribute that could have celebrated a legendary saga but merely resells it, without conviction, hoping it’s enough.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Konami brings back three very different pieces of Metal Gear, from Solid Snake’s emotional finale to Peace Walker’s tactical foundations and Ghost Babel’s handheld curiosity. Not everything is remastered equally, but the historical value of the package is huge.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 preserves better than it modernizes. That phrase probably best summarizes my experience with the collection. The stories remain excellent and represent some of the most important moments in Metal Gear. Especially Metal Gear Solid 4, which finally ceases to be limited to the PlayStation 3 after so many years.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Overall, "Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2" is a well-rounded package. For the first time, it's possible to play "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots" outside of its original release platform, while "Peace Walker" offers a different gameplay experience than most installments in the series thanks to its numerous different content options.
Review in German | Read full review
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is another home-run release by Konami, which continues to do a great job of making its back catalog available on modern systems.