Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is a collection headlined by Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. After languishing in PS3 purgatory for many years, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is finally breaking free onto new platforms thanks to the upcoming release of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. Accompanied by two more games in the series, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel, is the new Master Collection worth your time and money just to relive Solid Snake’s weirdest, non-canon, and final adventures?
That’s the question that GameSpot editor-at-large Tamoor Hussain and content manager Ben Janca aim to answer in the video below. So far, Metal Gear Solid 4 runs well on PC–and even Steam Deck for the most part. The game appears to have transitioned smoothly to that platform, although your mileage may vary when it comes to the structure of this title. It’s still a cutscene-heavy experience with dated control schemes when compared to what came after–Metal Gear Solid 5 and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater–but if you can overlook its quirky gameplay, you’re in for a weird and fun time.
The other big name in this collection, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, is still a fun title full of digestible missions. That’s not too surprising given how this was originally a PlayStation Portable release, as many exclusives for the Sony handheld prioritized fast-paced gameplay experiences at the time. Peace Walker keeps things simple with its fine-tuned gameplay, perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a quick burst of Metal Gear Solid during a lunch break or as a diversion during their morning commute.
Rounding out this compilation is Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel. Originally released for the Game Boy Color, it looks quaint in comparison to the other games here, but it’s still a charming showcase of how developers at the time overcame hardware limitations to create a surprisingly authentic Metal Gear Solid experience.
“I would say that if you love Metal Gear, you’re already preordering and buying it,” Janca said about Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. “If you’re interested in Metal Gear, you’ve got to do it, you’ve got to play these games–especially [Metal Gear Solid] 4. It’s an easy recommend; it’s a good collection.”
If you’re interested in checking it out for yourself, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 launches on August 27 for PC and consoles. If you’re planning to grab it for PC, you can score a 23% discount on your preorder through Fanatical, as the site has the game listed for $38.49 (normally $50).
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