Your allies and superiors speak to you via a cool, implanted radio,
monitoring your progress, offering tips--but failing to give you the
full story. The combination of a mysterious and engaging plot and high
in-game tension makes this a thrilling ride. Campy humor also abounds as
you rescue beautiful women, verbally spar with your allies, and blow up
enemies in the bathroom. A user-friendly control interface allows for
sniping, hiding, crawling, and running, and the graphics leave nothing
to be desired. If you like espionage, spy movies, or just want to own
and play a piece of gaming history, then this is a must have. Metal Gear
Solid is one of the all-time greats. Game tip: Secretly attach plastic
explosives behind an enemy, sneak out of the room, and see what happens.
--Allen Stewart

Pros:

• Story well-integrated into gameplay
• Stealth favored over brute
  force
• Challenging puzzles

• Puzzles can be frustrating
• Torture
  scene too intense for younger gamers