Metal Gear Solid Legacy Collection - Playstation 3

As of this writing (3/1/2016), I would say this is the optimal way to play almost all of the canonical Metal Gear Solid series.First of all, let's cover what is and isn't in this collection.What IS in this collection: MGS1 (this is download only, however, so make sure your PS3 is online - the package comes with a PSN code), MGS2 (based on MGS2 Substance), MGS3 (based on MGS3 Subsistence), MGS4, MGS: Peace Walker, the MSX versions of Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2. I also believe the motion comics for MGS1 and 2 are included.What is NOT included: Metal Gear Acid 1 and 2, Ghost Babel, Snake's Revenge, the NES versions of Metal Gear, Portable Ops and Portable Ops Plus, MGSV: Ground Zeroes and The Phantom Pain - aside from the last two games mentioned, these are non-canonical entries that don't matter much. As for the two MGSV titles, they simply weren't out yet at the time this was released.As you can see from the lists above, this collection is all about the canonical entries in the Metal Gear series, and for that purpose, I would say it serves very well as a fast track into the series. If you're new to MGS and own a PS3 (and honestly, even if you don't), this is a great starting point - for what is just a few bucks per game, you can check out almost the entire series in one go. If you're already familiar with the series, the convenience offered with this collection is staggering and well worth the money.As for the games themselves, I won't review them all individually here...but suffice to say they are all worthwhile games, and these are great, (almost) entirely faithful versions of these games.For those interested in what is actually in the physical box...there are two discs, one of which is the standard HD Collection disc that was released a few years ago, and the other is a Metal Gear Solid 4 disc - nothing is different about these discs except I think the MGS4 disc contains trophy support and all the patches without having to be downloaded. As previously stated, MGS1 is download only, included as a code inside the box - in my opinion, this is the only real flaw of the collection, seeing as it's possible for people to not be able to access the PSN servers to download the game for whatever reason, on top of the code being a one-time use (this is a problem for those buying preowned).This is an insane value, coming in with 7 excellent games in one package, and I can't recommend it enough.

If anyone is craving to play all of the Metal Gear Solid games then this compilation is the way to go. It includes all the major MGS games and even the old 1980's MSX games. Everything you could want to play of the Metal Gear series that involves Naked Snake (Big Boss) and Solid Snake is here. Two of the games (MGS 2 and MGS 3) are beautifully remastered with the stories and controls left unchanged. Another treat to this collection is the digital copy of the first Metal Gear Solid game that originally came out for the PS1. I never thought I'd have the opportunity to play the first game until I found this collection, which actually saved me money from trying to hunt down an original PS1 copy.I didn't get into the MGS series until the Phantom Pain was released, so I'm actually really late to the party. I was impressed with the game and it's story, even though I didn't understand much of the story. After beating the Phantom Pain I was so enthused by the Metal Gear Solid series that I went on a "hunt" to find and play all of the MGS games. Being an Xbox guy, the HD Collection of MGS on the Xbox 360 wasn't enough so I recently bought a PS3 so that I could have the opportunity to play Metal Gear Solid 4 and this collection was my chance!I now understand why Metal Gear Solid is so important to video game history. I can't believe I missed these games growing up!

If you still play on PS3 or know someone who does, this is the best way to experience (almost) the entire Metal Gear Series. The box contains 2 discs with the first disc containing the Metal Gear Solid HD collection which consists of Metal Gear Solid 2 Substance, 3 Subsistence and Peace Walker HD. The first disc also contains ports of the first 2 Metal Gear games Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2 Solid Snake which can be played immediately through the main menu of 3. Metal Gear Solid 4 comes on the second disc and Metal Gear Solid 1 and it's expansion VR Missions are available as a voucher code. Thankfully the code still works as of October 24 and has no expiration dateIf you are interested in arguably one of the most influential series of all time, go ahead and pick up the collection and if you yearn for more then do yourself a favor and pick up The Phantom Pain

Amazing item