Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection ROM Description

Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection bundles the core titles of Hideo Kojima’s stealth action saga onto one PlayStation 2 set. This release compiles the genre-defining PS1 classic Metal Gear Solid along with revamped editions Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance and Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence.

Relive Snake’s first cinematic mission against the genome soldiers on Shadow Moses, now preserved in its original PS1 format across two discs. MGS2 arrives as the expanded Substance edition with VR missions, alternate scenarios, and more. Subsistence refines MGS3’s jungle stealth with an overhauled 3rd person camera.

While having three pivotal games in one PS2 package is a tactical win, some concessions have been made. Notably, Metal Gear Solid only recognizes PS1 memory cards, creating potential save issues for PS2 players. Meanwhile MGS3: Subsistence only includes the first disc, omitting the second bonus content disc of additional modes, Metal Gear 1 and 2, and more.

Still, for experiencing the defining PS2 adventures of Snake and Raiden, The Essential Collection hits the mark. Both sequels include substantial added content over their initial versions. And for those yet to experience the game that launched stealth action into the stratosphere, the original uncompromised Metal Gear Solid is a thriller worth playing even today.

This love letter to fans delivers three must-play chapter in PlayStation’s greatest stealth saga. Join Snake as he clashes with Revolver Ocelot, squares off against the ciphertext FOXHOUND, and more. Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection is an unrivaled tactical espionage resource – at least until MGS4 arrives to complete the series.

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