Technically, Metal Gear Solid is as impressive as anything yet seen - the lighting effects provide a distinctive atmosphere to the game, whilst there are some impressive water and snow effects. MGS's film-like qualities run throughout the game - there are over 2½ hours of realtime cut-scenes which use the in-game graphics and engine to blend the plot and action sequences together seamlessly.

"If only there were words to express how good this game is...Metal Gear is the best game for the playstation to date!... Five years from now, when we look back upon Metal Gear Solid, what will we see? The game definitely is revolutionary in many ways. It breaks new ground in gameplay and truly brings the video game one step closer to the realm of movies. It is, without a doubt, a landmark game." - www.videogamespot.com

"Every rare once in a while there is a game that is so amazing that you can't help but be excited for its release... Metal Gear Solid is more than just an excellently produced game. Honestly, the gameplay is superb (and we'll delve into that in a minute), but what makes the game so revolutionary is the fact that it is perhaps the first fully realized game that feels like you are playing a major motion picture." - www.next-generation.com

10/10 - Official UK PlayStation Magazine
10/10 - Electronic Gaming monthly
5/5 - Official US Playstation Magazine