Metal Gear Solid

A series of tactical espionage stealth-action video games created by Hideo Kojima and published by Konami.

Action

Special edition

Stealth action

64

Games

1998–now

Years

32

Platforms

$39.63

Ø CIB

+36.6%

24M change

About

The Metal Gear Solid series is a critically acclaimed spin-off of the Metal Gear franchise, primarily focusing on stealth-based gameplay. Players typically control special forces operatives Solid Snake or Big Boss as they infiltrate hostile environments to prevent nuclear catastrophes. The series is renowned for its cinematic storytelling, complex political themes, and innovative gameplay mechanics.

Created by Hideo Kojima and developed by Konami, the franchise expanded significantly through various media, special editions, and strategy guides. Early documentation and collector releases helped define the brand's reach, including the Metal Gear Solid: Survival Guide (1998). The franchise's publication history features numerous tactical guides and specialized versions, such as Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance BradyGames] (1993), its Xbox counterpart [Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance [Xbox BradyGames] (1993), and the design-focused Metal Gear Solid 2: Metal Works The Perfect (1993).

Subsequent entries continued this trend of high-profile documentation and expanded editions. Releases like Metal Gear Solid 3 BradyGames] (1993) and [Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater BradyGames] (1993) supported the tactical gameplay, while *Metal Gear Solid 4* [Collector's Edition] (1993) offered premium packaging for fans. Handheld expansions also grew the lore, supported by releases like [Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Plus [Deluxe Pack] (1994). Together, these publications and specialized game editions reflect the extensive commercial footprint and dedicated fan culture surrounding the franchise's tactical espionage universe.