Recently revealed through a leak online, it seemedMetal Gear SolidandMetal Gear Solid 2would be making their way to PC yet again through a more readily accessible modern port. It was definitely exciting news, with the games originally coming to PC shortly after their PlayStation launches but never officially porting over to digital storefronts like Steam.
The leaks have been proven authentic through an announcement earlier today, with GOG revealing thatMetal Gear,Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance,and five other classic Konami games will be launching on the storefront. The titles are all available right now, meaning those who want to return to the adventures of Solid Snake, Raiden, and Simon Belmont can do so ASAP.
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Looking at the newly addedMetal Geargames, it’s clear fans will be getting their hands on a huge part of video game history when they pick up any of the three legendary releases.Metal Gearis largely heralded as the catalyst for the stealth genre, innovating the style of gameplay that would go on to define some of the industry’s most influential games. Meanwhile,Metal Gear Solidis easily one of the most important releases in the history of the medium, bringing Hideo Kojima’s fluid mix of over-the-top storytelling, political intrigue, and explosive action to a 3D space for the first time back in 1998.Metal Gear Solid 2only went on to deepen the style of gameplay and story that Kojima established through the firstMetal Gear Solid,adding a new protagonist (to the dismay of many) and utilizing the new power of the PlayStation 2.
The other games are sorted into what GOG calls theKonami Collector’s Series: Castlevania & Contra,which includesCastlevania,Castlevania 2: Simon’s Quest,Castlevania 3: Dracula’s Curse,Contra,andSuper C. As GOG puts it, the title puts “two of Konami’s most popular franchises in one package,” meaning fans can experience some classic games for a more affordable cost.CastlevaniaandContraare obviously two huge franchises that have influenced gaming considerably over the years, so PC players should definitely check them out if they’ve got the time.
It’s interesting to see more and more of Hideo Kojima’s library of titles becoming readily accessible on PC, with the director also releasingDeath Strandingon the platform earlier this year. Hopefully, it’s something fans see more of in the years to come, with the PC being a great platform to access some older games no longer available on modern consoles.
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