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Games like Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection

Games like Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection

Games like Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection

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  1. Hitting store shelves in a springtime when hundreds of thousands of Hideo Kojima fans were anxiously awaiting the projected summer release of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for PlayStation 3, this PlayStation 2 compilation is presented as an opportunity to catch up on back story, as well as to play (or re-play) through three of the earlier PlayStation consoles' most highly acclaimed stea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection.

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  2. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    95% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection is a video game compilation released exclusively for the PlayStation 3. It includes all the mainline Metal Gear games directed and designed by Hideo Kojima (including the VR Missions standalone expansion) that were released from 1987 through 2012. Bonus content include motion comic adaptations of the Metal Gear Solid graphic novels by Kris Oprisko and Ashley… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection.

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  3. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 5 reviews

    From the critically acclaimed director, Hideo Kojima, Metal Gear Solid HD Collection offers a handful of the most popular Metal Gear Solid titles from the past in true HD for the first time ever. Featuring three complete games, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, the HD Collection offers old and new fans a chance to experience the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Gear Solid HD Collection.

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  4. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 2,333 reviews

    Solid Snake's final mission. Five years after the Big Shell incident, in an era where war has become a business due to the rise of PMCs (Private Military Contractors). To stop Liquid Ocelot's uprising, the legendary hero Solid Snake faces his final battle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version.

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  5. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    As purchase bonuses for the collection edition, it includes Metal Gear: Ghost Babel—the series first title for handheld consoles, released in 2000—and Digital Soundtrack Vol.2, featuring numerous iconic tracks that enhanced Snake's missions, ranging from BGM used in the games to vocal songs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAL GEAR SOLID MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 BONUS CONTENT.

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  6. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 10,907 reviews

    Includes: Pre-order bonus - Uniform: White tuxedo Suit up with Snake’s White Tuxedo uniform as a pre-order bonus. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER.

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  7. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 9,945 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 30 reviews

    World-renowned Kojima Productions brings the Metal Gear Solid franchise to Steam with METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES. Play as the legendary hero Snake and infiltrate a Cuban military base to rescue the hostages. Can you make it out alive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES.

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  8. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 636 reviews

    The first and second title in the Metal Gear series that established the stealth action genre, as well as the basic mechanics of the series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake.

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  9. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    82% User Score Based on 3,399 reviews

    This is the fourth release in the METAL GEAR series. Metal Gear Solid 2 is a story a told in two parts: In the Tanker chapters, Solid Snake sneaks into a secret tanker in pursuit of a new top-secret nuclear weapon, called Metal Gear. In the Plant chapters, Raiden of the new FOXHOUND unit infiltrates an offshore plant occupied by terrorists. New gameplay actions such as handling weapons from a firs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version.

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  10. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 3,692 reviews

    Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is the origin story of Naked Snake and his mentor The Boss and the fifth title in the METAL GEAR series. The game is set in a deep jungle environment. Snake must find his equipment and use various camouflage which allows the player to deceive the enemy's eyes and face paint that matches the surrounding environment, providing a unique stealth gameplay experience. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version.

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  11. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 1,750 reviews

    This is the fourth release in the METAL GEAR series. Metal Gear Solid 2 is a story a told in two parts: In the Tanker chapters, Solid Snake sneaks into a secret tanker in pursuit of a new top-secret nuclear weapon, called Metal Gear. In the Plant chapters, Raiden of the new FOXHOUND unit infiltrates an offshore plant occupied by terrorists. New gameplay actions such as handling weapons from a fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version.

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  12. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:stability, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    73% User Score Based on 49 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 11 reviews

    This second installment to the collection features “Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots” and “Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (HD Collection version),” and also a digital soundtrack and "Metal Gear: Ghost Babel" as bonus content. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2.

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  13. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 7,285 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 18 reviews

    Death Stranding 2: On The Beach full game for PS5. 48h early access Machine Gun [MP] (Lv.1) early unlock Patch 70: Quokka Patch 71: Chiral Cat Patch 72: Why Me? Battle Skeleton: Gold (Lv.1)(Lv.2)(Lv.3) Boost Skeleton: Gold (Lv.1)(Lv.2)(Lv.3) Bokka Skeleton: Gold (Lv.1)(Lv.2)(Lv.3) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH.

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  15. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    60% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Past Updates Fixed an issue where users were unable to download the video content Added Steam Deck™ support Added an audio settings feature Added new screen setting features Smoothing Game Screen Settings Screen Filter About the GameThose who purchase Volume 1 will also have access to a variety of bonus content including the two regional versions of Metal Gear, the original version of Snake's… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1 BONUS CONTENT.

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  16. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    93% User Score Based on 458 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    G-Force draws you into the adventures of an elite team of trained guinea pigs on a mission to thwart a sinister plot to destroy the world. Take control of both G-Force commander Darwin and his sidekick, Mooch, as they apply their talents to defeat an evil army of altered household appliances. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disney G-Force.

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  17. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 3,494 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 3 reviews

    Infiltrate terrorists' positions, acquire critical intelligence by any means necessary, execute with extreme prejudice, and exit without a trace! You are Sam Fisher, a highly trained secret operative of the NSA's secret arm: Third Echelon. The world balance is in your hands, as cyber terrorism and international tensions are about to explode into WWIII. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell.

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  18. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    49% User Score Based on 5 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 4 reviews

    Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 1 compiles the early entries in the Metal Gear series into a single package, offering players the opportunity to experience the origins of stealth action gameplay. The collection includes the following titles: Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, Metal Gear Solid (with VR Missions/Special Missions), Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (HD Collection ver… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 1.

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  19. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 609 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Lara Croft is missing in Egypt - presumed dead. Those closest to her gather together at the Croft Estate on a grey, rainy day for a memorial service in her honour. Afterwards, the friends sit quietly together in the study of the Croft Mansion and reminisce about Lara's past exploits; exploits that have until now remained a secret.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomb Raider: Chronicles.

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  21. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    86% User Score Based on 315 reviews

    Spear of Destiny is a prequel to Wolfenstein 3-D. It is a first-person shooter that uses the same engine and has the same gameplay, however the game is not divided into 6 separate episodes - all the levels are one long episode. The enemies and weapons are pretty much the same as in Wolfenstein 3-D. Only new additions include: new bosses, a new type of enemy, and a new pickup (a large box of ammo). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spear of Destiny.

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  22. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 1,242 reviews

    Join The Mobile Trench Brigade and protect humanity from the evil Monovision menace in this Tower Defense Shooter from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions. Use a combination of mobile firepower and stationary defenses to turn the tide of war in our favor. Customize your trench with thousands of possible loadouts. March side-by-side with allies from around the world as you fight your way through … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Brigade.

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  24. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    The version of the PlayStation Classic released in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, which differs from the international version in its lineup of games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PlayStation Classic.

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  25. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 108 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 2 reviews

    Leap into the driver's seat of an epic narrative of intrigue, betrayal, and unbelievable set-pieces. Stop the nefarious criminal organization CLAW and save the world from total destruction in your slick, souped-up, transforming vehicle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agent Intercept.

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  27. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 8,832 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 18 reviews

    Set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of the 1930s, Valkyria Chronicles depicts Europe divided in two and ruled by two super powers: the Empire and the Federation. The Empire has set its sights on invading a small neutral country called Gallia, situated in the middle of the two superpowers territories, in an attempt to secure invaluable natural resources. Within this struggle a hero named Welk… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valkyria Chronicles.

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  28. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 3,773 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 3 reviews

    You are Sam Fisher, the NSA's most elite black-ops agent. To achieve your mission you will kill from close range, attack with your combat knife, shoot with the prototype Land Warrior rifle, and use radical suppression techniques such as the inverted neck break. Also take on cooperative multiplayer infiltration missions, where teamwork is the ultimate weapon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory.

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  29. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 472 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Intense 3rd-person action on the battlefields of Nu Earth - a poisoned planet where a seemingly endless war rages between the Norts and the Southers. A futile struggle on a hostile planet with no clear end in sight! But there are tales of a lone warrior. A man who can appear out of thin air and take out whole platoons, then disappear back into the shadows to which he belongs. A man who knows no a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Trooper.

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  30. For the first time ever, both Soul Nomad and Phantom Brave are available on Nintendo Switch, allowing returning fans to relive the classics and new fans to discover two unique RPG titles If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prinny Presents: NIS Classics Vol 1.

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  31. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 850 reviews

    From Naked Snake to Big Boss. Ten years after Operation Snake Eater. While commanding a private military force in Colombia, guests from Costa Rica visit Snake. Accepting their request, Snake leads his men into confronting the conspiracy behind the East-West Cold War. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAL GEAR SOLID: Peace Walker - Master Collection Version.

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  32. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 48 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 10 reviews

    A TIMELESS CLASSIC RETURNS R-Type Delta is one of the finest shoot ‘em ups ever and took the gaming world by storm upon its release in 1998. Now, 27 years later, history repeats itself with R-Type Delta HD Boosted. With its tight level design, three selectable ships, powerful Delta Attacks, and the brilliant Force mechanic, this new edition proves that gaming classics of this caliber are truly tim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R-Type Delta: HD Boosted.

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  33. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 48,987 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 57 reviews

    Buy Days Gone, an action game for PS4 from the official PlayStation website. Explore Days gone game detail, images, videos, reviews and more. Buy now. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Days Gone.

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  35. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 8,927 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 16 reviews

    Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix is an HD remastered collection of 6 unforgettable Kingdom Hearts experiences. Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix is the perfect opportunity to start wielding your Keyblade to save the Disney worlds from darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX.

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  36. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 155 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 16 reviews

    For current owners of Sonic Origins, complete your experience with the Plus Expansion Pack, which features 12 Sonic Game Gear titles, playable Knuckles in Sonic CD, and for the first time ever, Amy Rose as a playable character in Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD! This pack also includes the Classic Music Pack and Premium Fun Pack, which contain Extreme Missions, Mirror Mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonic Origins Plus.

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  38. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 10,980 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 9 reviews

    Borderlands is the breakthrough experience that challenges all the conventions of modern shooters. Borderlands places you in the role of a mercenary on the lawless and desolate planet of Pandora, hell-bent on finding a legendary stockpile of powerful alien technology known as The Vault. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Borderlands.

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  39. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 930 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 10 reviews

    The Remasterminds at NightDive Studios along with the madmen at New Blood present Apogee Software's timeless cult classic FPS, Rise of the Triad: LUDICROUS EDITION FEATURING: 4K and Ultrawide Resolution support + Unlimited frame rates All original ROTT episodes and expansion packs Restored characters and game content from "lost" betas FULL controller support and KB/M rebinding Ability to pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.

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  41. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 815 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    A 2D action game featuring a young man with the power of lightning who stands for freedom against the evil ambitions of a massive organization. When lightning strikes, a new legend is born. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Azure Striker GUNVOLT.

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  42. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 103 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 5 reviews

    Take a trip down memory lane and relive the magical times of the 8-Bit era with a collection of Namco’s hits and long-lost treasures in Namco Museum Archives Volume 2. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 2.

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  43. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,291 reviews

    Metal Slug is a 1996 run and gun arcade video game originally developed by Nazca Corporation and released by SNK for the Neo Geo MVS. It is the first installment in the eponymous series. Set in 2028, players assume the role of Peregrine Falcon Strike Force soldiers Marco Rossi and Tarma Roving on a fight against the Rebel Army led by Donald Morden and overthrow his coup d'état to prevent a New Wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Slug.

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  45. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    44% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    As part of the Counter-Terrorist Special Forces unit, you have all the necessary means for putting an end to the threat of terrorism. Your team comprises highly trained soldiers who can do anything from dressing in camouflage to initiating surgical strikes on the enemy. In both ground missions and air combat, you'll plunge into 12 levels that span jungles, cities, mountains, and deserts. You c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CT Special Forces.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    86% User Score Based on 1,598 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    An upgraded version of Metal Slug 2 (Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/I), titled Metal Slug X, was released in March 1999 for the Neo Geo MVS. It fixed slowdown problems from the original game, and increased the difficulty. Metal Slug X also introduced some new elements to the game system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAL SLUG X.

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  47. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    84% User Score Based on 691 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Far from earth, the UAC recommenced their experiments on on of the moons of Jupiter. A spaceship, mistaken for a supply vexxel on radar, hovered above the base. Hideous demons poured out, blanketing the base with death. All your comrades were quickly slaughtered or zombified. This time, it's not about survival. It's about revenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Doom.

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  48. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    83% User Score Based on 201 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

    2018 marked the 40th anniversary of legendary studio SNK! To celebrate this extraordinary milestone, a variety of classic arcade games from SNK's golden age are coming back together in one anthology on Xbox One. SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION is packed full of retro games and a treasure trove of features! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION.

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  49. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    75% User Score Based on 508 reviews

    Against the overwhelming might of the Empire stands a small but growing Rebel Alliance. Scattered resistance groups are uniting and what is needed most now are Starfighter pilots. Will you join their struggle to end this tyranny and become a hero of the Rebellion? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition.

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  50. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 13,943 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

    Travel the globe and track your targets across exotic sandbox locations in HITMAN 2. From sun-drenched streets to dark and dangerous rainforests, nowhere is safe from the world’s most creative assassin, Agent 47 in the ultimate spy thriller story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HITMAN 2.

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