WithMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eaterarriving in August, there’s no better time than now to catch up on the series if you haven’t already. To help entice you to jump in, Amazon currently has theMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 1on salefor PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
The multi-game package is normally priced at $40, butit’s currently listed at 50% off, down to just $20. Here are the games that are included in Konami’sMaster Collection Volume 1:
A Solid Selection
The highlight of theMaster Collection Volume 1is theMetal Gear Solidtrio of titles. First released in 1998 for the original PlayStation, Hideo Kojima’sMetal Gear Solidwas considered revolutionary upon its release.Players had never experienced a video game that was so cinematic. The characters, the codec calls, the cutscenes, it all felt so revolutionary at the time. Truthfully, it all still holds up quite well to this day.
Three years later, up against insane expectations, Kojima and Konami droppedMetal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Libertyfor the PlayStation 2. Somehow, the project lived up to the hype.The game essentially doubled down on everything that madeMetal Gear Solidso exceptional. The story had plenty of twists and turns, including a bait-and-switch of the main character that was heavily divisive when the sequel was released. Like the original,Metal Gear Solid 2:Sons of Libertyis considered a timeless classic.
The Master Collection Vol.1 50% off sale is only applicable to the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 physical editions.
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eateris the final modern game in theMaster Collection Volume 1. The game is a prequel toMetal Gear SolidandMetal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Libertyand is recognized as the first game in the series' timeline. Released in 2004 for the PlayStation 2,Snake Eatertakes place in 1964 and features Naked Snake as the title’s protagonist.Kojima did it yet again, somehow exceeding the expectations that fans had set. Many critics at the time labeled it as the bestMetal Gear Solidgame yet, making it obvious whyKonami decided to develop the upcoming remake.
It’s not just the trio ofSolidgames in the package though. Fans can get a history lesson on the series' origins thanks to the inclusion of the MSX versions ofMetal Gear(1987) andMetal Gear 2: Solid Snake(1990). The NES versions ofMetal Gear(1987) andSnake’s Revenge(1990) are in the package too.
On top of all the games, there’s a slew of bonus content in theMaster Collection Volume 1too. TheMetal Gear Solidsoundtrack is playable. Screenplays and Master Books forMetal Gear Solid,Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, andMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eaterare included too. Plus, there are digital graphic novels forMetal Gear SolidandMetal Gear Solid 2as well.
TheMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 1is a great package that is a must-buy when it’sdown to just $20. Familiarize yourself with one of the best video game franchises of all time and sneak up on this awesome deal while you’re able to.
