Metal Gear

Here is the opportunity to add a real monument to your MSX collection: Metal Gear, in its Japanese version. This game, pioneer of the infiltration genre, plunges you into a haletante mission at the controls of Solid Snake. More than just a game, it's a story piece that marked the beginning of one of the most iconic sagas of video game.

Dive into the heart of action and infiltration with Metal Gear, cult game developed by Konami and released in 1987 on MSX. Incarnate Solid Snake, a Special Forces recruit, you will need to infiltrate the enemy fortress Outer Heaven to deactivate a secret nuclear weapon known as Metal Gear. Combining strategy, discretion and suspense, this revolutionary title has laid the foundations of the infiltration genre and remains a must for retrogaming and MSX collections lovers.

Live infiltration, action and suspense with Metal Gear, the legend that marked the history of video game !

The game is sold here in its Japanese version is complete.

560.00€

Characteristics:

Year of release:
1987
Publisher:
Konami
Original title:
メタルギア
Sound:
PSG
Support:
MegaRom
Reference:
RC750
System:
MSX2
Type of game:
Action, Infiltration
Version:
Japanese
Condition:
Occasion
State:
Very good condition

About

Released on MSX2 in 1987, Metal Gear is the first modern infiltration game designed by Hideo Kojima. It introduces new mechanics that favor stealth over raw action, a major innovation for the time.

The scenario

The player embodies Solid Snake, member of the elite unit FOXHOUND, sent on mission to infiltrate the secret base ofOuter Heaven. Its objective: to save a captured agent, Gray Foxand destroy the weapon of mass destruction Metal Gear. Throughout his mission, Snake discovers a conspiracy threatening global security and faces formidable enemies while advancing discreetly.

Gameplay and features

Infiltration at the heart of the game : Players should avoid enemies, hide in corners, avoid being seen and use gadgets to advance.
Arsenal and strategic objects : Many weapons and tools are available to help overcome challenges, from twins to remotely controlled explosives.
Non-linear progression : The game requires exploring the base, solving puzzles and finding key cards to move forward.
Fight against memorable bosses : Each boss proposes unique confrontations requiring observation and strategy.
Immersive atmosphere : A striking soundtrack and detailed graphics reinforce the tension and military atmosphere of the game.

Reception and inheritance

Metal Gear was acclaimed for its originality and depth. It is often cited as the game that created the infiltration genre. This success gave rise to one of the most famous franchises in the history of video game, with many acclaimed suites, consolidating Hideo Kojima's reputation as a visionary of video game.

A constraint transformed into innovation : Hideo Kojima designed Metal Gear around stealth to bypass the hardware limitations of MSX2, unable to handle many enemies simultaneously on the screen.
A hasty development Kojima had less than a year to develop the game, but his creative approach marked history.
Gray Fox and the legacy of the series : Gray Fox's character, introduced into this game, has become a central element of the future titles of the series, symbolizing the themes of betrayal and redemption.