For a Playstation 1 game, Metal Gear Solid is surprisingly ambitious and manages to achieve most of said ambitions. The gameplay is fun, tactical and well thought-out, even if some sections have aged fairly poorly and are a little frustrating. The story, while a little lacking in subtlety, is consistently entertaining and emotional, providing its characters with satisfying arcs from beginning to end. Snake is an extremely compelling protagonist, and the mysteries within Shadow Moses are a delight to unearth.