PSone Spotlight #2 | Metal Gear Solid

PSone Spotlight #2
Metal Gear Solid

Other Names: N/A

Also Released On: PC

Genre: Stealth, Action-Adventure

Starring: David Hayter as Solid Snake

Original Release Date: September 3, 1998

Graphics: 5.0

For its time, Metal Gear Solid was a technical marvel. Full 3D polygonal environments with very detailed textures, as well as detailed character models with fluid (for its time) animation. The particle effects in the game are of much higher quality than other 3D games at the time. There are even various cool graphical effects, such as the screen distorting with waves as you venture underwater.

Gameplay: 4.0

The game offers a good variety of different abilities to aid you in your stealth, and even if you are caught, there are plenty of ways to fight back against the enemy forces as well. What stops this from receiving a perfect score, however, are the lack of evasive maneuvers in the game that really hamper the experience.

Sound/Music: 5.0

The game’s sound is on point, with perhaps some of the most realistic sound effects at the time. As well, the music is a great mixture of orchestral pieces fused with electronica, and it sounds excellent. Really fits the sci-fi world Metal Gear has built up.

Voice Acting: 5.0

TOP ACTORS:

3rd Place - David Hayter as Solid Snake

2nd Place - Patric Zimmerman as Revolver Ocelot

1st Place - Cam Clarke as Liquid Snake

For its time, this game was at the helm of English voice acting in video games. Stellar voices all around for its cast, directed by the one and only Kris Zimmerman, who continues to put out quality voice acting to this day. The amount of voiced dialogue packed into this game’s two discs is beyond insane.

Overall: 4.75

A hell of an experience, with a wonderfully executed fully-voiced story, as well as great gameplay and design to back it up. I fully recommend this title, especially since it leads into some of the best games for years to come.