"No Better Entry Point" - Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Review

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Konami's delivers a jam-packed and pristine release of a storied franchise. Players who have wanted to dive into Hideo Kojima's beloved stealth action series have had a tough time doing so. Copyright issues took and off of digital stores, and the last time the games were sold physically was on Gen 3 systems in 2011. However, provides nearly everything a player needs to get into the series.

In a time of innovative 3D platformers like and, changed the industry when it was initially released on the PS1 in 1998. Snake's missions were filled with plot twists, fascinating characters, creative bosses, and incredibly tight 3D gameplay packed with secrets. There is now no better way to enjoy the first five games of Hideo Kojima's beloved series than the .

MGS: MCV1 could have been just a direct port of the PS1 classic and the story mode campaigns from its two PS2 sequels from Konami to make a quick buck. While the games don't seem to have been altered too much from their previous releases in the in 2011, it still feels packed with everything new players need to enjoy the series on modern hardware. Everything included in this first easily provides hundreds of hours' worth of beloved content that looks and plays better than ever.

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None of the games included in play at 4K. Still, each of the titles included in the collection on the PlayStation 5 looked crisper with a higher 1080P resolution. The first game is locked in at a constant 30 FPS, while and run steadily at 60 FPS (except on Nintendo Switch). The slight visual upgrade helps make the game's moments of intense action easier to look at, especially 's fluid CQC takedowns that feel even more satisfying to pull off.

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