Metal Gear Solid is Konami's 1998 stealth-action landmark for the PlayStation. As special-ops soldier Solid Snake, you infiltrate an Alaskan nuclear facility seized by the rogue FOXHOUND unit, relying on stealth, gadgets and a cinematic, fully-voiced story. Directed by Hideo Kojima.
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HardwareHow to Play TodayYour options for running this game in 2026
Original Hardware
A PlayStation and the disc; a DualShock pad is recommended for the force feedback.
Modern Re-release
Available on PSN's PS1 Classics and bundled in later Metal Gear collections.
Emulation / Other Options
Runs well under PS1 emulators like DuckStation.
Game Record
| Platform | PlayStation |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Genre | Action, Stealth |
| Players | 1 |
| Series | Metal Gear |
| Reviewed | October 21, 1998 |
| Restored | June 5, 2026 |
Metal Gear Series
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