Nic Bunce
TheSixthAxisMetal Gear Solid HD Master Collection Vol. 1 Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 11/20/2023
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Series X|S / PS4 / Switch 2 / PC / PS5 / Switch - 10/24/2023
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 1 compiles the early entries in the Metal Gear series into a single package, offering players the opportunity to experience the origins of stealth action gameplay. The collection includes the following titles: Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, Metal Gear Solid (with VR Missions/Special Missions), Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (HD Collection version), Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (HD Collection version), as well as the NES/Famicom version of Metal Gear and Snake’s Revenge. Regional versions of the titles are available as additional downloads. Additional content includes the digital graphic novels Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel and Metal Gear Solid 2: Digital Graphic Novel. A set of digital books is also provided, comprising screenplay and master books for Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. These books can be accessed from the game’s main menu. The collection also features the Metal Gear Solid: Digital Soundtrack.
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- Konami
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Ollie Reynolds
Nintendo LifeReview: Metal Gear Solid - A Faithful Switch Debut For An All-Time Great
Published 11/1/2023
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Read originalAdam Beck
Hardcore GamerReview: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1
Published 11/1/2023
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Nintendo LifeReview: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - Still Outstanding On Switch
Published 11/1/2023
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Nintendo LifeReview: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty - A Solid Port, But Fans Deserve Better
Published 11/1/2023
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Read originalJaz Sagoo
COGconnectedMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 1 Review – Keeping the Past Alive
Published 10/27/2023
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Nintendo LifeReview: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 - An Extensive But Imperfect Compilation Of Classics
Published 10/25/2023
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Read originalMichael Leri
PlayStation LifeStyleMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Review (PS5): A Solid Package That Falls Just Short of Big Boss Status
Published 10/23/2023
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Read originalLiam Croft
Push SquareReview: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection (PS5) - Three Classics in One Messy Bundle
Published 10/23/2023
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Read originalJames Billcliffe
VG247Metal Gear Solid Master Collection (Vol 1) review: A soft collection of solid games | VG247
Published 10/23/2023
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