Gamers, brace yourselves for an adventure packed with thrilling espionage and legendary tales, as the iconic Metal Gear saga gears up to infiltrate your gaming lineup once more! From the heart-pounding elevator ride to the drenched cliffs of Shadow Moses to the unforgettable face-off between pupil and mentor in the breath-stealing finale of Snake Eater, Hideo Kojima and Konami's Metal Gear franchise is a titan of gaming history, brimming with moments that have left a permanent mark on our consoles and our hearts!
Embarked upon by gaming's greatest icons, Solid Snake and Big Boss, this is more than just a story—it's a multi-generational epic that shattered the creative boundaries of gaming! Many hail it as a cornerstone of the medium itself, a towering achievement etched into the very fabric of gaming culture. While it seemed in 2015 that the saga had reached its twilight with Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and Kojima's departure from Konami, fans can now bask in the revival through re-releases and remakes, including the upcoming sensation Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater!
New recruits are gearing up to experience this world’s gripping espionage, shadowy government conspiracies, and characters tougher than any battlefield—including those with the coolest eyepatches! We've laid out the series' epic journey so newcomers and veterans alike can catch up on all the action and subterfuge!
Jump into the adventure and explore the vast universe of Metal Gear! With 17 games, including 11 core adventures and more, some take bold spins far from the main timeline, crafting unique gems that dance around the canon. From alternative realities overrun by zombie viruses like in Metal Gear Survive, to parallel worlds in Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, there's a deep well of stories to draw from!
But what holds true across its legendary timeline? It's the 11 games that chart the epic Metal Gear Saga, from a 1960s steeped in shadowy missions to the futuristic conflicts of the late 2010s. Let us guide you through each thrilling chapter of this storied lineage!
For those embarking on this epic quest, we have two golden paths: if you're yearning for the full saga experience, snag 2023's Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, home to pristine versions of the first three pivotal games. Or if you're easing in with the most modern flair, dive in with the beloved Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain for a taste of what made the franchise a fan-favorite for decades!
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Chronological Guide to Metal Gear Games:
- Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater: Dive into the Cold War drama that started it all! Join US Special Forces operative Naked Snake in this unforgettable mission to outmaneuver Soviet forces and thwart global destruction!