Metal Gear Solid

The game uses a 3D action-adventure structure with top-down and angled camera perspectives. The core loop revolves around avoiding enemy sight lines, using cover, and making use of noise and equipment to move through each area. Players rely on stealth tools, suppressed weapons, communication calls, and boss encounters, while higher difficulties and ranking elements encourage replayability.

Solid Snake

The protagonist, a former special operative sent to infiltrate Shadow Moses.

Meryl Silverburgh

A rookie soldier who infiltrates the facility and plays an important role in the story.

Revolver Ocelot

A FOXHOUND member known for his revolver skills and interrogation scenes.

Liquid Snake

The leader of FOXHOUND and the game's main antagonist.

Otacon

A researcher who assists Snake with facility and weapons information.

Learn enemy vision cones and sound cues early, and use crawling or wall cover to minimize detection. If you trigger an alert, break line of sight first instead of forcing a fight. For boss battles, watch attack windups carefully and use the arena's supplies and interactable objects. Check Codec calls often, since many hints and story clues are delivered there.

Tips and tricks

• Save often, especially before entering new areas or boss fights.
• Tranquilizer-based tools are usually safer than lethal weapons during stealth sections.
• Look for cardboard boxes, corners, and blind spots to avoid patrols.