Possibly the finest game to hit the PS1.

User Rating: 9.5 | Metal Gear Solid (Premium Package) PS
Many did not know what to expect when Metal Gear Solid debuted on the Playstation but boy it is like an interactive movie and made a genre of stealth on its own.

Story

You take the role of Snake a Secret Agent sent to Shadow Moses by US miltary to track down what FOX Hound are up to which is creating Metal Gears to send across the world. They are spearheaded by Snakes brother Liquid Snake.

Gameplay

Along the way you shall get allys like Meryl,Otacon during the mission and then shall join you team already consisting of Colonel Roy Campbell,Dr Naomi Hunter and Mei Ling. These people will give you certain information and at times help you during you mission. You can access these characters at anytime in the game and if you want to know how to save then click on Mei Ling and she will let you save your progress.

The main aspect of this game is stealth so its all about be patient and while that can be difficult for some it is actually an amazing expereince. You will have a Radar and search lights will be shown in the area to show if a soldier or a security camera is nearby. You have to avoid cover if possible because some enemies can be hard to shake off. A Red Alarm will Flash if you have been spotted and you have to get down to yellow meaning they have lost track and after that once it reaches zero they have given up looking.

The bosses are great espically the one against Physco Mantis who can read what you like playing. Some parts though can be a bit difficult to understand but its intense stuff. I also like how the characters get introduced as you play through the game and who voices them.

Presentation

For a PS1 game this is possibly one of the finest looking and most epic games ever. You always have to be alert at all times. You will even see footprints left by people on the ground in snowy conditions.

Lastability

About 10 hours most if you skip all the in game cut scenes then it maybe a couple of hours less.

Overall Opinion

An excellent game and a well told story with certain surprises and inventive gameplay. All in all it is an excellent experience that many need to try.

Overall Opinion 9.4