As a veteran player, play this in release order, that way because there are some retcons that happen. I don’t recommend you play this chronologically as some spoilers may happen. Also that way you can transition between each games gameplay smoothly, as if you play chronologically it may feel hard and out of place
I want to play in release order, how ever I’ve heard playing mgs4 last is the best way to finish the story because of its emotion. Should I just play in release order and switch 5 with 4?
@@TheMostBritishBrit My subject, I suppose I should explain this sooner rather than later. Before the creation of Straight Outta Latveria, Doom used this account to observe the people of TH-cam. I blended in masterfully, no-one even expected it was I. But now Doom has emerged from the shadows. Glory to Latveria!
The first Metal Gear game I played was Peace Walker, back on the PSP era, it made me love the series and play all the other games of the franchise. The only one I couldn't play yet was that obscure one that release on a cellphone, that takes place between MGS1 and MGS2
A couple of daya ago I gor my Big Boss codename for MGS2! Also got MGS and the MSX games. I'm gonna wait for the announcement of Volume 2 or for MGSV to go into sale.
I think if people wanted to play the msx games, I would recommend doing when you finish mgs3, by that one your a fan and are ready to explore the games, it will definitely impact your view when playing mgs4.
The first Metal Gear Game I played was on PS1 just fell in love with the storyline and PlayStation was my very first game console me my brother owned. Been a fan ever since
I just started the saga and this comes in handy. Played MGS 1 back in the days and I used to love it. Now I just ended MGS 3 moded in PC and im obsessed. I'll play MGS 1 again and start it all over. Thank you fam! +sub
4:22 I did that with MGS3, started my first playthrough on E.E, thinking I could get FOXHOUND easily and ended up having a hard time. (I got It eventually, with the help of your guide, BTW, but still, it took three playthroughs to get It)
Great video! But I must say, as someone who was introduced to the Metal Gear series through MGS3, I don't think it's weird to have people start there. From a narrative perspective it worked for me when I got the Subsistence version way back on the PS2 which also included Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. There is a reason MGS3 is being remade and that is because of its more accessible story and more self-contained plot within the series canon. Yes, there are references that make sense from playing the previous games, but that is not as bad as say, playing MGS2 before MGS1 or playing MGS4 before any other game or even *shudder* being introduced to the series with Metal Gear Rising because of the MEMES! Anyway, I think it's still perfectly viable to have MGS3 as a starter experience relatively speaking. 😁
Super helpful video! I played Revengeance first and while I know the OG series isn't actually that similar to it, I kept wanting to try it and bought all the games I could on PC. I'll probably try watching a walk-through of 4 and Peace Walker
I had first played MGS with MGS3 on the 3DS. After that, I didn't play any until the HD collection on PS5. From there, I played the games in order. I actually enjoyed the MG games, following a guide and playing on easy ( you can plat on easy) they only take around 4 hours. They are dated but I don't mind old games too much. I thought it was worth it for all of the references in MGS1-3.
Best thing about this series. If you start at the very beginning, and go in order, By the time you reach Guns of the Partriots, the story has you yearning to do it all over again if you space them out right. Also Konami need to give MGS4 some love and redistribute it without requiring an emulator
bro honestly i played mgs4 on my ps3 and found it a lot more immersive and enjoyable than all other metal gear games it incorporates the mgs3 camo system but also the milsim feeling of mgs 5
I got the Master Collection not long after it came out. I played all the Splinter Cell games but always wanted to play the Metal Gear games for a different stealth experience (I really wish we still got stealth games like them...). My only experience with Metal Gear was playing some of Metal Gear Solid way back in the PS1 days. I really wanted to play MGS3 since I'd heard how great it was and the Master Collection finally gave me that chance. But I did play the first two MGS games before it and was glad I did. It takes a lot of ideas from MGS2 and makes them better. I can't say I was a huge fan of MGS2, but MGS3 might be one of my favorite games of all time, even after just recently playing it for the first time. I am actually going back and playing the first two games, and although I'm old enough to remember when game design was like those games, I'm definitely using a guide for the first game, at least.
Thanks for the video. I managed to grab a PS3 legacy copy second hand and they didn't redeem the download code... Even included the art book and slip cover. Managed to tank through the whole collection in a couple weeks and now I'm deep into 5. Definitely a life long Kojima fan now
I’ve only done 3 and ground zeroes/phantom pain in that order. Fun and I knew most of the story but still had enough gaps in my own knowledge to be a little confused.
So one thing. I know it use too but can’t check if it still there but ps+ let’s u stream old ps3-2 games on it. MGS4 was one of them and I believe it still there. There is small input delay but other then that it is the full game. U can use it on ps4-5 and the old system use to do pc too but I don’t know if it still does. I hope that helps anyone
As a console player, my plan is to start with the master collection then immediately move on to metal gear rising. After that I will probably just wait until master collection vol 2 comes out to play 4 and peace walker (ground zero and phantom pain are already accessible by the Xbox store). I might even start with metal gear rising as it’s the one I’m looking forward to the most, what do y’all think of this?
I Was just looking for some good stealth and i ALWAYS favored parts of games where you sneak around i just love that (hence why i love Hitman so much) i played a little bit metal gear back in the day as a child but never past 30 minutes or so. I am glad to be experiencing the franchise i slept on for far too long it is really enjoyable n like resident evil, u dont really get a bad mainline numbered gamei n the series.
7:30 Which I do not understand at all. Peace Walker is an excellent game. And while it's not as good as Metal Gear Solid 3, I think I personally enjoy it just as much.
I agree. Peace Walker is awesome. It's one of my most replayed games despite it being one of the most grindy. Which is probably one of the main reasons people dislike it.
I haven't played any of the games fully. Back in the psp era, I had peace walker but never finished it. So in that in mind which game should I start? I have PC and PS5.
I was going to suggest to a friend to play through in chronological order but yeah release just makes much more sense. I feel the same way with watching Star Wars. Release order is best.
i just finished mgs2 through the master collection today(im just on this video to figure out what to do about mgs4) the master collection version is great, and i believe there is 100% nothing wrong with playing the master collection
I’m be been playing in release order since I got the Master Collection Vol.1. The Codec is amazing as it helps me navigate through tight spots. I just cleared MGS2 with perfect stealth and no kills. It was on easy mode for the stealth trophy but still very fun with the M9 tranq pistol. After getting the scoop on The Patriots, I can’t wait for what happens next in MGS4. I’m going to wait for Vol. 2 for that. Until then, I need to start on Snake Eater before its Delta remake arrives.
MGS4 in my eyes is the best metal gear. Just cause it combines good graphics with everything else MGS has to offer. Plus it has such a complex story and is still a 100% Kojima Game
Ok so i own a PS3 and PS5 i watched the video but am still wondering what you would recommend for me, i haven’t played a single game yet but am pretty sure i’m gonna enjoy the series. I was just wondering if it is better on the PS5 or that it is better on the PS3… Where i’m from the legacy is unavailable but i could buy games like the HD collection, Peace walker, Metal gear Solid 4, Master collection vol 1 and Metal gear solid V the definitive experience. Please help cause i really want to know what you think is the best choice…
5:53 Being honest, I have an extreme dislike for Metal Gear Solid 4 and 5. Because of that, I've never lost any sleep over Metal Gear Solid 4 not being ported. It would be nice for people who like that game as well as newcomers to have it readily available, though. And I know this sounds strange, but honestly, I recommend just ignoring Metal Gear Solid 4 and 5. Trust me. Doing so makes the series considerably less messy. Play the games if you like them, but the poor writing quality in Metal Gear Solid 4 and 5 kind of blasts a hole in the series.
Can a last gen Xbox play the master collection? I’m on Xbox one x not series and I’ve been wanting to play it for months now. Just asking because it looks amazing
Full canon Metal Gear Solid 3 Metal gear solid portable ops then plus Metal gear Solid peace walker Metal gear solid ground zeroes then MGSurvive Metal gear solid V The phantom pain Metal Gear 1 Outer Heaven uprising Metal Gear 2 Solid Snake Metal Gear Solid 1 Twin Snakes Metal Gear Solid 2 Sons of liberty Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns of the patriots Metal Gear Rising Revengeance
Mind doing a Ground Zeroes vs Phantom Pain comparison? like fanboys like Ground Zeroes supposedly for their stealth complexity over the open variety of Phantom Pain
ok how i even got into metal gear is from tiktok from the fandom popping on my fyp from the song invisible i only have ground zero and phantom pain do i like it somewhat some of the enemy's (skulls) are a bitch to deal with
@@gnip3999 Play a game that is midway through the series and doesn't prepare you for the others at all first? Listen, just because you enjoy it most, doesn't mean people should start with it. They would be missing tons of story and gameplay is way different.
@@KahosSaint it's not garbage. The story is good. And apparently Kojima looked how this game plays, and decided that from now on, Metal Gear will be this.
I can only recommend the order i played it cause i had a blast with it: 1. Metal Gear Solid 2. Metal Gear Solid 2 3. Metal Gear Solid 3 4. The Twin Snakes 5. Metal Gear 1 6. Metal Gear 2 7. Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops 8. Metal Gear Solid 4 9. Peace Walker 10. MG Rising 11. Ground Zeroes 12. The Phantom Pain
The Twins Snakes outside of some added gameplay mechanics, graphic upgrade, slower/worse voice acting, and alot of over exaggerated cutscenes, it the same game plot wise as Metal Gear Solid. Why name it twice??
Well it is from another time, as much as the NES is great it's still no walk in the park they got some hard games at that time. they also have Nintendo Power magazines that will give you guides there was no TH-cam or Social Media at that time.
Zoomer is a compliment so yeah a young person not wanting to play something they have no nostalgia for and is UNecessary difficult makes sense Besides what kind of grown man gets pissed at the youth doing things their way
BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER AND JOIN THE FOX-HOUNDERS TODAY! th-cam.com/channels/X_BWMSApsiMWXsINqSOzrA.htmljoin
Hello there. Question. We're you an mgsV Fob player?
As a veteran player, play this in release order, that way because there are some retcons that happen. I don’t recommend you play this chronologically as some spoilers may happen. Also that way you can transition between each games gameplay smoothly, as if you play chronologically it may feel hard and out of place
can you list how to play in order?
I want to play in release order, how ever I’ve heard playing mgs4 last is the best way to finish the story because of its emotion. Should I just play in release order and switch 5 with 4?
5:17 your welcome
@@aidenfelhandler1947 Yes
This video makes my snake solid
Impressive snake*
Lord Doom? Is this an old comment or an imposter?
@@TheMostBritishBrit My subject, I suppose I should explain this sooner rather than later. Before the creation of Straight Outta Latveria, Doom used this account to observe the people of TH-cam. I blended in masterfully, no-one even expected it was I. But now Doom has emerged from the shadows. Glory to Latveria!
@@StraightOuttaLatveria Thank you my lord. Things are much clearer now. Glory To Latveria!
Play in release order. The prequels still expect you to know the lore, themes, etc from previous games.
The first Metal Gear game I played was Peace Walker, back on the PSP era, it made me love the series and play all the other games of the franchise. The only one I couldn't play yet was that obscure one that release on a cellphone, that takes place between MGS1 and MGS2
Did you play mgs mobile after? If not I have a download of it
@@vinal. hi, does it work on apple or android only?
A couple of daya ago I gor my Big Boss codename for MGS2! Also got MGS and the MSX games. I'm gonna wait for the announcement of Volume 2 or for MGSV to go into sale.
Nice! That's awesome! Congrats on Big Boss rank! I hope you enjoy the rest of the games!
MGSV often goes on sale for $20 including MGR (on steam) if you want to play that too.
@@4Ph4ntom I play on Xbox and I'm waiting for it to hit a discount that according to a review on it's page leaves it at around 10-15 bucks!
yo its on sale rn for both ground zeroes and phantom pain for 15 bucks on playstation store
I think if people wanted to play the msx games, I would recommend doing when you finish mgs3, by that one your a fan and are ready to explore the games, it will definitely impact your view when playing mgs4.
Good idea!
The first Metal Gear Game I played was on PS1 just fell in love with the storyline and PlayStation was my very first game console me my brother owned. Been a fan ever since
I just started the saga and this comes in handy. Played MGS 1 back in the days and I used to love it. Now I just ended MGS 3 moded in PC and im obsessed. I'll play MGS 1 again and start it all over.
Thank you fam! +sub
Awesome to hear! I hope you enjoy the rest of the series!
Mgs3 is legit one of the greatest games ever made. Do you get to play 4 ??
4:22 I did that with MGS3, started my first playthrough on E.E, thinking I could get FOXHOUND easily and ended up having a hard time. (I got It eventually, with the help of your guide, BTW, but still, it took three playthroughs to get It)
Great video! But I must say, as someone who was introduced to the Metal Gear series through MGS3, I don't think it's weird to have people start there. From a narrative perspective it worked for me when I got the Subsistence version way back on the PS2 which also included Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake.
There is a reason MGS3 is being remade and that is because of its more accessible story and more self-contained plot within the series canon. Yes, there are references that make sense from playing the previous games, but that is not as bad as say, playing MGS2 before MGS1 or playing MGS4 before any other game or even *shudder* being introduced to the series with Metal Gear Rising because of the MEMES! Anyway, I think it's still perfectly viable to have MGS3 as a starter experience relatively speaking. 😁
I finished mgs3 yesterday... I'm glad i did it after playing MGS 1 and 2
Peak btw
Super helpful video! I played Revengeance first and while I know the OG series isn't actually that similar to it, I kept wanting to try it and bought all the games I could on PC. I'll probably try watching a walk-through of 4 and Peace Walker
Am eager to play more metal gear games when I completed snake eater on the 3ds.
Also the Master Collection on PC has gotten better with updates, but also thanks to the modding community.
I had first played MGS with MGS3 on the 3DS. After that, I didn't play any until the HD collection on PS5. From there, I played the games in order. I actually enjoyed the MG games, following a guide and playing on easy ( you can plat on easy) they only take around 4 hours. They are dated but I don't mind old games too much. I thought it was worth it for all of the references in MGS1-3.
Playing mgs1 after playing Metal Gear 2 solid snake hits different with Gray Fox story in MGS1.
Best thing about this series. If you start at the very beginning, and go in order, By the time you reach Guns of the Partriots, the story has you yearning to do it all over again if you space them out right.
Also Konami need to give MGS4 some love and redistribute it without requiring an emulator
Used to play MGS one the PS1 wayyy back when i was in first grade. I could never beat mantis though until i got older
bro honestly i played mgs4 on my ps3 and found it a lot more immersive and enjoyable than all other metal gear games it incorporates the mgs3 camo system but also the milsim feeling of mgs 5
I got into devil may cry so i figured id get into metal gear as well
I got the Master Collection not long after it came out. I played all the Splinter Cell games but always wanted to play the Metal Gear games for a different stealth experience (I really wish we still got stealth games like them...). My only experience with Metal Gear was playing some of Metal Gear Solid way back in the PS1 days. I really wanted to play MGS3 since I'd heard how great it was and the Master Collection finally gave me that chance. But I did play the first two MGS games before it and was glad I did. It takes a lot of ideas from MGS2 and makes them better. I can't say I was a huge fan of MGS2, but MGS3 might be one of my favorite games of all time, even after just recently playing it for the first time. I am actually going back and playing the first two games, and although I'm old enough to remember when game design was like those games, I'm definitely using a guide for the first game, at least.
Thanks for the video. I managed to grab a PS3 legacy copy second hand and they didn't redeem the download code... Even included the art book and slip cover.
Managed to tank through the whole collection in a couple weeks and now I'm deep into 5. Definitely a life long Kojima fan now
I don't care, the msx games are fun.
I’ve only done 3 and ground zeroes/phantom pain in that order. Fun and I knew most of the story but still had enough gaps in my own knowledge to be a little confused.
So one thing. I know it use too but can’t check if it still there but ps+ let’s u stream old ps3-2 games on it. MGS4 was one of them and I believe it still there. There is small input delay but other then that it is the full game. U can use it on ps4-5 and the old system use to do pc too but I don’t know if it still does. I hope that helps anyone
As a console player, my plan is to start with the master collection then immediately move on to metal gear rising. After that I will probably just wait until master collection vol 2 comes out to play 4 and peace walker (ground zero and phantom pain are already accessible by the Xbox store). I might even start with metal gear rising as it’s the one I’m looking forward to the most, what do y’all think of this?
I Was just looking for some good stealth and i ALWAYS favored parts of games where you sneak around i just love that (hence why i love Hitman so much) i played a little bit metal gear back in the day as a child but never past 30 minutes or so. I am glad to be experiencing the franchise i slept on for far too long it is really enjoyable n like resident evil, u dont really get a bad mainline numbered gamei n the series.
I also want to mention that peace walker is backwards compatible on the Xbox one.
MGRR was my first metal gear game.
Always appreciate the music credit! ✌️
Always appreciate you letting me use your awesome tunes!
7:30 Which I do not understand at all. Peace Walker is an excellent game. And while it's not as good as Metal Gear Solid 3, I think I personally enjoy it just as much.
I agree. Peace Walker is awesome. It's one of my most replayed games despite it being one of the most grindy. Which is probably one of the main reasons people dislike it.
@@PerfectStealth I guess I understand that. Maybe that aspect of it will be cleaned up a bit if they ever remake it.
Good game, hated mashing y to not get my balls shocked
Hey! I have a PS3 and PC, so do you recommend the Legacy Collection or the Master Collection?
As a newer fan of mgs here is a tip: don’t spoil the games for yourself
I just reinstalled mgs5 on my ps5 and for some reason the gold arms like gone
I haven't played any of the games fully. Back in the psp era, I had peace walker but never finished it. So in that in mind which game should I start? I have PC and PS5.
I was going to suggest to a friend to play through in chronological order but yeah release just makes much more sense. I feel the same way with watching Star Wars. Release order is best.
What do you think about me starting with metal gear rising?
thanks for the clarification bud!
You can play them all except mgs4 on Xbox Series X.
I'm playing on Steam Deck. Should I play MGS2 on the master collection or just emulate it?
i just finished mgs2 through the master collection today(im just on this video to figure out what to do about mgs4) the master collection version is great, and i believe there is 100% nothing wrong with playing the master collection
I’m be been playing in release order since I got the Master Collection Vol.1. The Codec is amazing as it helps me navigate through tight spots. I just cleared MGS2 with perfect stealth and no kills. It was on easy mode for the stealth trophy but still very fun with the M9 tranq pistol. After getting the scoop on The Patriots, I can’t wait for what happens next in MGS4. I’m going to wait for Vol. 2 for that. Until then, I need to start on Snake Eater before its Delta remake arrives.
MGS4 in my eyes is the best metal gear. Just cause it combines good graphics with everything else MGS has to offer. Plus it has such a complex story and is still a 100% Kojima Game
Ok so i own a PS3 and PS5 i watched the video but am still wondering what you would recommend for me, i haven’t played a single game yet but am pretty sure i’m gonna enjoy the series. I was just wondering if it is better on the PS5 or that it is better on the PS3… Where i’m from the legacy is unavailable but i could buy games like the HD collection, Peace walker, Metal gear Solid 4, Master collection vol 1 and Metal gear solid V the definitive experience. Please help cause i really want to know what you think is the best choice…
5:53 Being honest, I have an extreme dislike for Metal Gear Solid 4 and 5. Because of that, I've never lost any sleep over Metal Gear Solid 4 not being ported. It would be nice for people who like that game as well as newcomers to have it readily available, though.
And I know this sounds strange, but honestly, I recommend just ignoring Metal Gear Solid 4 and 5. Trust me. Doing so makes the series considerably less messy. Play the games if you like them, but the poor writing quality in Metal Gear Solid 4 and 5 kind of blasts a hole in the series.
Yeah the first 3 are the best story wise.
Please could you make a guide for mgs2 tell me a tale achievement? Thanks
Thank you!
Can a last gen Xbox play the master collection? I’m on Xbox one x not series and I’ve been wanting to play it for months now. Just asking because it looks amazing
The Memes got me into metal gear
which MGS3 do you play?
Unfortunately every copy of mgs4 I played in the day was so hard to run on ps3 I can just imagine emulating it😂
Full canon
Metal Gear Solid 3
Metal gear solid portable ops then plus
Metal gear Solid peace walker
Metal gear solid ground zeroes then MGSurvive
Metal gear solid V The phantom pain
Metal Gear 1 Outer Heaven uprising
Metal Gear 2 Solid Snake
Metal Gear Solid 1 Twin Snakes
Metal Gear Solid 2 Sons of liberty
Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns of the patriots
Metal Gear Rising Revengeance
Do you have any strong opinions on Portable Ops?
As far as me?? I liked it. Not as Action Packed.
But overall I enjoyed it. Portable Ops IMO is a Good Filler Episode in the series.
Mind doing a Ground Zeroes vs Phantom Pain comparison? like fanboys like Ground Zeroes supposedly for their stealth complexity over the open variety of Phantom Pain
Master collection vol 1 is actually pretty good now that’s it’s been updated and patched.
ok how i even got into metal gear is from tiktok from the fandom popping on my fyp from the song invisible i only have ground zero and phantom pain do i like it somewhat some of the enemy's (skulls) are a bitch to deal with
I tried to go back to MGS1 9 hours and I’m sorry I love the story but I need to move on.
you should play metal gear survive first, it's the best one by far
The correct answer. Start with mgs4
Absolutely NOT.
@GRIMLOCK07 nope. Play mgs4 first then mgs2
MGS4 is the best MGS in my eyes, too. But I don’t care which one to play first
@@gnip3999 Play a game that is midway through the series and doesn't prepare you for the others at all first? Listen, just because you enjoy it most, doesn't mean people should start with it. They would be missing tons of story and gameplay is way different.
MGS Masters collection volume 2 we can only wounder ...MGS4 Remaster 😊 hopefully 🙏
Why would you play the PS1 version of Twin Snakes and not GameCube?
Their nostalgia obsessed, I was looking at videos on it ppl saying it's bad play the original
And honestly none of them had a solid reason why
No Portable OPS?
It's non-canon, but you can play it if you want to.
@@KahosSaint it's not garbage. The story is good. And apparently Kojima looked how this game plays, and decided that from now on, Metal Gear will be this.
Do you miss MGO ?
Hopefully MGS Master collection volume 2 will have MGS 4 and more 🙏 and I wounder about MGS 3 Delta MGO 😀 😉
I can only recommend the order i played it cause i had a blast with it:
1. Metal Gear Solid
2. Metal Gear Solid 2
3. Metal Gear Solid 3
4. The Twin Snakes
5. Metal Gear 1
6. Metal Gear 2
7. Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
8. Metal Gear Solid 4
9. Peace Walker
10. MG Rising
11. Ground Zeroes
12. The Phantom Pain
The Twins Snakes outside of some added gameplay mechanics, graphic upgrade, slower/worse voice acting, and alot of over exaggerated cutscenes, it the same game plot wise as Metal Gear Solid. Why name it twice??
Perfect stealth do You have a Discord??? If not You should make one and if You have one can You give Me link
❗️
... but I'm playing on a PS2...
Twin Snakes
I'm not gonna buy the shit ass collection lmao XD
Bro just tell us just dont try make the video long as possible just say it .
The idea that you shouldn’t play the original NES games because they’re “from another time” is such a zoomer take. Just say you suck at classic games.
Well it is from another time, as much as the NES is great it's still no walk in the park they got some hard games at that time. they also have Nintendo Power magazines that will give you guides there was no TH-cam or Social Media at that time.
Dude it's a guide for a new generation of MGS players, of course it's gonna have some more zoomer-brained takes you fucking sped.
Zoomer is a compliment so yeah a young person not wanting to play something they have no nostalgia for and is UNecessary difficult makes sense
Besides what kind of grown man gets pissed at the youth doing things their way
0:08 No. I'm looking to buy the game and wanting to see which game I should buy to introduce me to the series.