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PlayStation 1 · 1998

Metal Gear Solid

Metal Gear Solid revolutionized tactical espionage action with cinematic direction, vocal performances, and fourth-wall breaking puzzles.

Platform
PlayStation 1
Genre
Action
Release year
1998
Developer
Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
Players
1 Player
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Metal Gear Solid — PlayStation 1 edition
Metal Gear Solid · PlayStation 1 · 1998

Metal Gear Solid revolutionized tactical espionage action with cinematic direction, vocal performances, and fourth-wall breaking puzzles.

Tactical stealth espionage and radar evasion

Infiltrate the nuclear weapons disposal facility on Shadow Moses Island as Solid Snake. Avoid enemy radar cones, duck behind crates, use thermal goggles, and defeat rogue FOXHOUND bosses through cerebral puzzle tactics.

Cinematic radio codecs and boss encounter puzzle mechanics

Sound matters as much as sight. Walking on metal grating or splashing through puddles immediately alerts nearby guards. Crawl while crossing noisy surfaces to maintain total silence.

The dawn of modern cinematic video games

This is Hideo Kojima’s cinematic masterpiece on the original PlayStation 1.

Background and mechanics: Wikipedia game reference.

Secret Codes & Cheats

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Bandana (Infinite Ammunition)
Survive Revolver Ocelot’s torture without submitting

Mash the Action button during the torture sequences to rescue Meryl. Upon finishing the game, Meryl gives Snake the Bandana, granting infinite ammunition for all firearms on subsequent runs.

Stealth Camouflage (Complete Invisibility)
Submit to Revolver Ocelot’s torture (press Select to give up)

Giving up during torture triggers the Otacon ending. Otacon rewards Snake with Stealth Camo, making him 100% invisible to guards and surveillance cameras.

Psycho Mantis Mind Trick
Plug Controller 1 into Controller Port 2

When Psycho Mantis claims he can read your mind and dodges every attack, swap your controller to Port 2 to strike him freely without resistance.

Tuxedo Snake Outfit
Complete game twice on same save (once Meryl, once Otacon ending)

Beat the game with both endings to start your 3rd playthrough wearing a sleek James Bond 007 tuxedo.

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