METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1 BONUS CONTENT
- October 24, 2023
- KONAMI
Get on Steam"METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1 BONUS CONTENT" offers various bonus material for fans of the franchise. This includes the two regional versions of Metal Gear, the original Snake's Revenge, Digital Graphic Novels, and a Digital Soundtrack. Additionally, the game has implemented new feature updates such as Steam Deck support, audio settings, and new screen setting features for an enhanced gaming experience.
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- The digital comics are fully voiced by the MGS game cast and provide a faithful yet expanded adaptation of the game's plot, enhancing the overall experience.
- The collection preserves classic titles like the NES version of Metal Gear and Snake's Revenge, allowing fans to explore the history of the series.
- The remastered games run well on modern platforms, maintaining impressive graphics and audio quality, making it a nostalgic experience for longtime fans.
- The bonus content is underwhelming, with many fans expressing disappointment over the inclusion of poorly received games and the limited digital soundtrack.
- There are significant issues with accessing the digital novels and other bonus content, leading to frustration among players who expected a seamless experience.
- The collection is criticized for being a lazy port with minimal improvements, lacking features like cloud saves and higher resolution options, which diminishes its value.
- music34 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing disappointment over the limited selection of tracks in the digital soundtrack, which fails to include many iconic themes and level music from the series. While some new arrangements and licensed tracks are appreciated, the overall presentation and accessibility of the music player have been criticized for being cumbersome and lacking in functionality. Overall, the soundtrack does not meet the expectations set by the "master collection" label, leaving fans wanting a more comprehensive and user-friendly experience.
“The licensed soundtrack for each game was a wonderful surprise as it enabled me to relive the adventures of Solid Snake and his crew while listening to some of the greatest music from the series.”
“Gotta say, some banger jazz music in the menu.”
“Dude, I love this, the menu music is fire.”
“The only real disappointment is the digital soundtrack, which has an extremely limited selection of tracks, though the new arrangements of the main themes are quite pleasant.”
“It's touted to play music from all titles in the collection, but in reality it only has a select few from each title, totaling about 20, not including the pre-order bonus songs.”
“But calling this the 'master collection' while promising things such as all the soundtracks and then not even delivering on that promise is a massive shame on Konami's part.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the low frame rate and resolution, while others appreciated the remastered improvements and special effects. There is a call for a graphic patch to enhance texture quality, but many players found the overall visual experience enjoyable, especially with the addition of bonus content and mods for better graphics.
“The graphical improvements in the remaster and the bonus content create an experience that I truly enjoyed.”
“All four of them run great on modern platforms, with graphics that are still impressive, great special effects, and excellent audio.”
“Additionally, it also includes an extensive library of concept sketches and several digital books with editorials and artwork.”
“No better graphics, no better sound, just 27 fps, not even 1080p.”
“A graphic patch is needed to remove the 'blur' feel from the textures.”
“The screen resolution is not a big deal since I can download mods for better graphics quality.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its faithful adaptation of the original comic book plot while effectively expanding and remixing it for a graphic novel format. Users appreciate the inclusion of exclusive bonus content, such as mission briefings and audio tapes, which enhance the background story and provide valuable insights. Overall, the narrative elements contribute significantly to the series' appeal.
“They are the best kind of adaptation a comic book can give because it's faithful to the overall plot of the games while expanding and remixing to better suit the pace of a graphic novel.”
“The main reasons I fell in love with this series is the story.”
“The main reasons I fell in love with this series and the story.”
“I found that the mission briefings and audio tapes provided a great insight into the background story, which was immensely helpful.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game is criticized, particularly on PC and Switch, where users report persistent performance and visual issues. It is recommended to play on PlayStation or Xbox consoles for a better experience, as the PC version suffers from bugs and the Switch version has not improved since launch.
“I would, however, recommend buying it on a PlayStation or Xbox console over PC or Switch, as PC has issues with leaving certain games and Switch still has the performance issues it had since before launch.”
“I can look past the performance issues; I can look past that no work is done on this version.”
“I would, however, recommend buying it on a PlayStation or Xbox console over PC or Switch, as PC has issues with certain games and Switch still has the performance issues it had since before launch.”
“I can look past the performance issues; I can look past the fact that no work is done on this version.”
“There are visual and performance issues throughout the collection.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in NES Metal Gear is primarily derived from its amusingly poor English translations, which provide a lighthearted experience for players familiar with the MSX version. While the game offers some fun, it is best enjoyed as a novelty after completing the original.
“While there's fun to be had, I only recommend playing NES Metal Gear if you've finished the MSX version and want to experience the differences and giggle at some of the hilarious Engrish text.”
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