‘Metal Gear Solid’ is a legendary title, where every element of this experience comes together for a game that shows it's age in many respects while also showing how far ahead of its time it really was with regards to presentation, technology and storytelling. For every frustration I had with the aiming and combat, I was equal part enthralled by other elements and I was always disappointed to run out of time to play and excited when I had the chance to jump back in.

I feel that to review this game in 2020 and give it a good score of 7/10 may appear to be a bit harsh based on my comments above. However, for a game release in the 90s, a 7/10 might as well be 10/10, as most of this stuff has aged horribly.

Overall, the best word to describe this game is essential. It’s iconic in a way that very few games are, where almost every moment is memorable and where this game kickstarted a cornerstone of video game entertainment.