Solid game. With an excellent story!
In terms of game play, MGS is a stealth action game. So if you are one of the very many people who cant sit still for 5 seconds and want to run and gun like Rambo then MGS is clearly not for you. But if you have the time and patience then you can look at this game as quite rewarding in a sense and you might just get something out of it rather it will be the game itself or the story. Hey, it might even be both! The basic premise of the game is to sneak through an area to your objective without being caught, so that stealth plays a very vital role. Sure you have your basic weapons and equipment that can save you most of the time. Such as a silenced SOCOM, FAMOUS assault rifle, C4 explosive, Stinger missle launcher, etc.
The graphics are very good when compared to other PS1 games. When you look around you can really feel like your in that 3D looking envierment. And the level desinge is also good too for this stealth action game. As for the music, i can say that it sets the right tone and makes the sneaking part really feel like your on your toes.
So overal if your into the stealth action genere or if you think you might like a stealth action game like Metal Gear Solid thn go for it!