A great ride from start to finish. It's like playing an action movie. Much of the OST makes for great ambience. There's an distinct nostalgia to the writing likely linked back to the original Metal Gear games which I've never played. Snake is a charming protagonist and so, too, is his "guy in the chair." There's a bit of sexism in how Meryl is written (it is the Kojima Way) but I wouldn't say it prevents her from being a strong character on her own. As for the gameplay, I found it rather engaging if a bit clunky. The boss fights are great! This is a classic to the end and well-worth playing.