Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 finally brings MGS4 to modern platforms

Do you remember when Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots was forever trapped on the PS3? Well, those days are over. With the upcoming Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, Solid Snake's final mission is finally escaping console prison and coming to PC and modern consoles. But is this trip down memory lane worth your hard-earned money? Let's dig in.

First, the headliner: MGS4. According to GameSpot's Tamoor Hussain and Ben Janca, the game runs surprisingly well on PC and even on the Steam Deck. That's a big win for portability. But don't expect a modernized experience. This is a cutscene-heavy game with controls that feel a bit dated compared to MGS5 or the upcoming Delta remake. But if you can look past that, you're in for the strange, gritty adventure only Hideo Kojima could create.

Next up is Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. Originally a PSP title, this game is all about quick, easy-to-understand missions. It's perfect for a lunch break or a quick commute session. The gameplay is tight and simple, so you can easily jump in and out without losing your place. If you're looking for a fast-paced Metal Gear fix, this is your jam.

The collection wraps up with a Game Boy Color gem: Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel. Sure, it looks a bit odd next to its console siblings, but it's a charming reminder of how the developers compressed the full Metal Gear experience onto a tiny cartridge. It's a must-play for series fans curious about its portable past.

So, is this collection worth it? Janca puts it simply: "If you like Metal Gear, you're already preordering and buying it. If you're interested in Metal Gear, you definitely should check it out, you should play this game. Especially [Metal Gear Solid] 4. It's an easy recommendation and a good collection."

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 launches on August 27 for PC and consoles. If you're planning to buy it on PC, you can preorder through Fanatical and save 23% by bringing the price down from $50 to $38.49. That's a solid deal for three games, especially one that's been stuck on aging hardware for so long.

Will you be picking up this collection? Or are you waiting for a price drop? Let us know in the comments below!