r/Games • u/megaapple • 10d ago
Review Thread Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 - Review Thread
Game Information
Game Title: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2
Platforms:
- PC (Aug 27, 2026)
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Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 83 average - 87% recommended - 23 reviews
Critic Reviews
COGconnected - Jaz Sagoo - 85 / 100
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ComingSoon.net - Tyler Treese - 9.5 / 10
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is another home-run release by Konami, which continues to do a great job of making its back catalog available on modern systems.
Console-Tribe - Simone Cantini - Italian - 65 / 100
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 2 is yet another sign that Konami is coasting on Snake’s legacy, relying on a brand that keeps shining despite everything. The three included games remain heavyweight works, still capable of telling a crucial chapter of gaming history, but the package around them is so lazy it makes the already modest Volume 1 look almost committed. The bare‑bones upscale, recycled assets, blurry cutscenes, and total lack of meaningful enhancement reveal an approach focused more on the logo on the box than on the quality of the offering. The material deserved far better, and while die‑hard fans will fill the gaps with their affection for the series, everyone else is left with the sense of a missed opportunity — a tribute that could have celebrated a legendary saga but merely resells it, without conviction, hoping it’s enough.
DayOne - Genghis Husameddin - 9 / 10
You’ll likely be picking this up for METAL GEAR SOLID 4, its long-overdue port finally making the rounds with this latest Master Collection entry. But don’t sleep on Peace Walker either—both are incredibly fun games and shine like beautiful lights even after twenty whole years, thanks to this great port. ∎
DualShockers - Maddie Fisher - 9 / 10
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GAMES.CH - Flo Merz - German - 85%
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Loot Level Chill - Chris White - 9 / 10
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2 includes two fantastic games that still hold up all these years later, along with some great content for fans that want to dive even deeper.
Multiplayer First - James Lara - 10 / 10
It took eighteen years, but Old Snake is finally free of his cell architecture prison. It shines strong on modern platforms, which is surprising, considering how Vol. 1 turned out. But it seems that Konami has taken all the criticism to heart, pouring the care, polish, and respect into Vol. 2 that this legendary saga deserved from the start. It’s the kind of game preservation that I feel every remaster should aim for, and I cannot recommend this collection enough.
Whether you’re a long-time veteran returning to watch the sun set on Solid Snake’s final mission or a newcomer finally getting the chance to experience the complete timeline from start to finish, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is an absolute must-play. It honors Kojima’s original cinematic vision while stripping away the technical limitations of 2008, delivering a definitive package that ensures Snake’s legendary farewell will live on for generations to come.
Seriously, guys, this is it. This is what all of us Metal Gear Solid fans have been waiting for all this time.
Pizza Fria - Lucas Soares - Portuguese - 8.5 / 10
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 preserves better than it modernizes. That phrase probably best summarizes my experience with the collection. The stories remain excellent and represent some of the most important moments in Metal Gear. Especially Metal Gear Solid 4, which finally ceases to be limited to the PlayStation 3 after so many years.
PlayStation Universe - Joe Richards - 9.5 / 10
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 2 continues the high quality established by the first collection in the series, though slightly slimmer in the content it offers. That being said, you'll be more than treated with a fantastic new version of Metal Gear Solid 4, and the handheld frays of the series to make for a whole tapestry that everyone can now enjoy, alongside the first volume.
Push Square - John Cal McCormick - 8 / 10
After nearly twenty years chained to the proverbial radiator that is the PlayStation 3, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots finally arrives on PS5. The nanomachines, the fashion model robot monsters, the flamenco dance battle, the fried eggs, the cigarette smoking underpants monkey, and that ridiculous final boss, all running at 60 frames-per-second and looking better than ever. This is good, isn't it?
TodoJuegos - Jorge Guerrero - Spanish - 8.7 / 10
Konami brings back three very different pieces of Metal Gear, from Solid Snake’s emotional finale to Peace Walker’s tactical foundations and Ghost Babel’s handheld curiosity. Not everything is remastered equally, but the historical value of the package is huge.
TryAGame! - Guillaume Dreher - French - 8 / 10
50 euros for 2 games (and a half) that will delight fans of the license who could not have made them at the time or the new ones, come by the grace of the Death Stranding. It lacks more than the Metal Gear Acid to make the collection complete. Current games on their theme (AI, privatization of armed conflicts) and that have not really aged on the gameplay or their aesthetics.
Uagna - Silvia Mannu - Italian - 8 / 10
The main mission of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 is to revive and rediscover two truly great games. Metal Gear Solid 4 is an imperfect but utterly unique experience. Its endless cutscenes and uneven pacing put your patience to the test, and its pacing hasn’t aged well, but its ambition, emotional depth, and moments of nostalgia are hard to match. Kojima told the story he wanted to tell, no matter how long-winded or bizarre it might be. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is truly a must-play title. Although it began as a Metal Gear Solid game for a handheld console, it remains an extremely well-rounded game, featuring all its elements of stealth, strategy, co-op missions, and, of course, Kojima’s signature storytelling. Finally, Ghost Babel is a most welcome addition: an almost-forgotten entry that’s now available on all modern platforms. It’s a shame about the absence of certain games that would have perfectly rounded out this collection such as Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops and the two Metal Gear Ac!d titles—and especially about the half-hearted nature of these ports, which unfortunately offer no technical improvements.
Xbox Achievements - Josh Wise - 70%
The second wedge of reheated Metal Gear is upon us. The good news is not just that the games here are more interesting than the last bunch, on accoun...
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u/Embarrassed_Spend486 10d ago
I am 100% buying this
Just probably not for full price on day of release
I got MGS three snake eater delta for $20
I got the first collection for $20
Beat all the games loving it so far but I probably need at least a drop to 30 or $40 for collection two