Metal Gear Solid is in many ways a revolutionary game. Its unique concept of valuing stealth over an undirected strategy of killing them all and its attempt to portray realism are two factors that distinguish this game from most action shooters. In terms of sound and visuals, MGS proves to not disappoint as well. However, with all things considered, the game has some very problematic components that in turn cause annoyance to the player. First of all, the codec system causes an enormous amount of headaches. If you want to save your game, you have to call Miss. Mei Ling at a certain frequency. More often than not, she starts talking and rambling about pointless crap until you reach the point in the conversation where you see SAVE and DO NOT SAVE. It takes around a good seven to nine seconds for her to reach her point. Furthermore, all the other channels are much the same. Colonel rambles on while all you need to hear is the objective of the mission. McDonald Miller (AKA Liquid Snake) is extra drama. Hal Emmerich’s frequency of 141.12 is quite random. Although the frequencies are saved after one dial, it’s clear enough that these Dr. Phil-like communications would have been better off … off. Also to mention, Snake (while communicating) sounds as if he is an A+ student. One of the more salient problems that are holding this game from perfection is its length and “show time.” If we were to "null" the cinematic sequences as well as the radio conversations, the game’s length would be affected beyond marginal terms. This would be Metal Gear in a skeletal outline: Make your way up the elevator. Go through ventilation ducts to get inside facility. Go to first floor basement. Watch Darpa Chief Die. Meet Meryl. Kill guards. Stare at a$$. Go to second floor. “Kill” Ocelot. Watch Ninja chop hand off. “Save” President. Dial Meryl in codec. Ask her to open door. Fight Raven. Fight Ninja. Meet Emmerich. “What happened to the music?” Meet Meryl in bathroom. Fight Mantis. Fight Wolf. Oops, I need PSG-1. Go get it. Beat Wolf. Head to towers. Fight Liquid in Hind. “See you in hell.” Kill Sniper Wolf. Otacon cries. Kill Raven. Beat MG. Beat Liquid. Beat Liquid. Fox Die. In the end, MGS lives on as one of my favorite games due to its captivating storyline (that could’ve been told without the extra...) and one of a kind single-player shooter. Despite some of its annoying flaws, you will find yourself forgiving the game. If you’re a movie type guy and aren’t going to listen to me, then play MGS if you haven’t played it. This is a classic.
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