Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection Review | GameDynamo

GameDynamo - "I won't go through each and every game on this review, because the reviewing The Legacy Collection is about so much more than criticizing each and every game to the detail. "

[fenome]

Nice, I'm definitely gonna have to get this! The first one still has a soft spot for me, 'cause I remember when it first came out. I've got a LOT of catching up to do on this series and I think this is the perfect opportunity to do so.

[Nazara]

It has its ups and downs, but it's an absolutely amazing series if you put the time into it.

[guitarded77]

There's a small part of me that wishes I'd never played the games before so I could buy this and be blown away.

[EPiCDiNGO]

I am hoping to play all of the games and complete them before the next generation release of Metal Gear Solid 5

[kB0]

The only reason i'm not getting it is because it's 2 disks:P I know its sounds dumb because MGS4 is basically one blu Ray, but I see no benefit if you already have MGS4 or the HD collection. You will have 2 cds anyways:P

Although the art is cool:)

[rpd123]

You get MGS1 and the VR Missions.

[kB0]

I have mgs 1:P I think it comes with VR missions anyways

[rpd123]

Haha well then there is definitely no benefit for you. I think they should have redone MGS1 in HD. I wonder why they haven't.

[kB0]

I think its too expensive a task to do, and their afraid of profit. It would't be an easy and simple upscale like 2, 3 and peace walker.

And they can't use the Gamecube version because I believe it's licensed to nintendo.

The gamecube version was also a good example of them not selling well. Ofc they chose a bad system to release it on since most of the fan base moved to ps2, but they lost money on the game for that console.

IN terms of games, Gamecube had the best quality imo it was the last console to have a good Nintendo Seal of approval. Wii was a game whore, having any crap on it.

[JW1080]

I have never played any of the Metal Gear games. I have been eyeing this up recently though. Should I go for it? Is this all the games. Are they all on disc? Trophy support? How many games are there total and should I play them in a certain order?

[kB0]

1 download, metal gear solid 1. All have trophies with exception to Metal gear 1 since it's a ps1 game and the MSX games bundled with the game.

And yes, play them in order, you can skip the MSX versions but they are still fun if ur into the old school.

It's too bad portable ops isn't included, that game was pretty damn good!

[Nazara]

What kind of games do you like? Even the best titles are not for every gamer. These have a heavy amount of story convolution, a large amount of exposition and cinematics, but are also pretty awesome on the gameplay (mainly stealth/sneaking) and experimentation front.

This is 90% of the titles, it's only missing one PSP title. I believe MGS1 (ps1) is a download voucher, not on the actual disc. MGS2, MGS3, Peace Walker and MGS4 all have Trophy Support.

The collection should have the following (this was the release order, and the order you should play them in) - Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2, Metal Gear Solid 3, Metal Gear Solid 4, and Peace Walker.

It's a great value any way you cut it, but again, how much you enjoy Japanese games and the genre, your mileage will vary.

[JW1080]

Thanks for the feedback kB0 and Nazara. Think I might pick this up now.

[JW1080]

Just read the full review. 8 games for $50.00! Wow. Still on the fence about it though.