A Horrible Translation, but still a great game!
Graphics: Not as good as the MSX version, but they are still decent for the NES. There is some tear in the graphics occasionally, and when alot of stuff gets on the screen at once AKA from an alarm, slowdown can happen. However, NES users should be used to that by now so it doesn't hurt the score too much
Sound: Great music. The overworld music is done very well. It makes you feel like a spy out in the jungle. Infiltration music is done well. Alarm music is fast paced and makes you feel the urgancy at hand.
Gameplay: Snake has several weapons at his command. He can use a pistol, machine gun, land mines gernade launchers...ect...he also has a tranceiver to speak to his commanding officer....Big boss. Also, you have to speak to other characters as the game progresses. Just try and ignore the broken english.
Fun: Metal Gear was like nothing else when it came out. I reccomend playing it on NES and MSX and decideing which you like best. MSX does have a different begining.
Overall: Konami good game make, have happy end!