Metal Gear Solid
A tactical espionage action series following Solid Snake and other operatives as they infiltrate enemy bases and uncover conspiracies involving bipedal nuclear-equipped tanks called Metal Gears.
Category
Game
Release Year
1998
Origin
Japan
Tags
stealthactionespionagetacticalmilitaryconspiracy
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Metal Gear Solid
Aliases
MGS, Metal Gear, Tactical Espionage Action
Type
Video Game Series
Release Year
1998
Status
Ongoing
Origin
Japan
Region
Japan
Creation Information
Creator
Hideo Kojima
Publisher
Konami
Original Work
Original IP by Hideo Kojima
Genre
Stealth, Action, Tactical Espionage, Military Thriller
Content Information
Synopsis
Elite soldiers infiltrate enemy facilities to stop the deployment of Metal Gear, bipedal nuclear-equipped tanks, while uncovering deep conspiracies involving government cover-ups, genetic manipulation, and information control.
Main Characters
Solid Snake, Big Boss, Otacon, Gray Fox, Liquid Snake, Solidus Snake, Raiden, Ocelot
Setting
Near-future military installations, shadow facilities, and conflict zones around the world
Themes
War, genetics, information control, identity, the nature of soldiers, government conspiracy, nuclear deterrence
Target Audience
Mature gamers, military thriller enthusiasts, stealth game fans
Media Forms
Video Games
Main series, spin-offs, remasters, and collections across multiple platforms
Comics
Digital graphic novels, art books, strategy guides
Merchandise
Action figures, collectibles, apparel, replica weapons and equipment
Books
Art books, strategy guides, novelizations, behind-the-scenes materials
Digital Content
Mobile games, digital soundtracks, documentary content
Live Events
Gaming conventions, developer presentations, fan gatherings
Cross Media Adaptations
Planned film adaptations, radio dramas, digital content
Commercial Information
Sales
Over 55 million copies sold worldwide across all games in the series
Revenue
Hundreds of millions in revenue from games, merchandise, and licensing
Awards
Multiple Game of the Year awards, BAFTA Games Awards, industry recognition
Critical Reception
Universally acclaimed for storytelling, gameplay innovation, and cinematic presentation
Cultural Impact
Revolutionized stealth gaming, influenced game narrative design, created iconic characters
Market Value
Multi-million dollar franchise with ongoing development and remasters
Licensing
Merchandise licensing, potential media adaptation rights
Merchandise Revenue
Significant revenue from collectibles and licensed products
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Dedicated global community of stealth game and military thriller fans
Communities
Reddit communities, gaming forums, Discord servers, fan sites
Events
Gaming conventions, speedrunning competitions, fan meetups
Quotes
Philosophical dialogue, memorable codec conversations, dramatic revelations
Memes
Codec calls, cardboard box hiding, dramatic plot twists, philosophical monologues
Cosplay
Military gear replicas, character costumes, convention presence
Fan Art
Character art, military equipment designs, scene recreations
Fan Projects
Fan theories, analysis videos, tribute content, discussion forums
Cultural References
Referenced in other games, popular culture, academic game studies
Social Media
Active communities sharing theories, speedruns, and appreciation content
Collectibles
High-demand figures, limited editions, replica equipment
Historical Development
1987
Original Metal Gear releases on MSX2, establishing the stealth genre
1990
Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake expands on stealth mechanics and story
1998
Metal Gear Solid revolutionizes gaming with cinematic presentation
2001
Metal Gear Solid 2 explores themes of information control and identity
2004
Metal Gear Solid 3 serves as prequel, showing Big Boss's origin
2008
Metal Gear Solid 4 concludes Solid Snake's story
2010
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker expands Big Boss storyline
2015
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain concludes Big Boss saga
2016-2024
Continued legacy support, remasters, and potential future developments
Related Links
www.konami.com
www.enjoyip.com