Metal Gear (NES) & Metal Gear 2: Snake's Revenge (NES) - Master Collection Version

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1
Subseries of Metal Gear
Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake - Master Collection Version	2023
Metal Gear (NES) & Metal Gear 2: Snake's Revenge (NES) - Master Collection Version	2023
Metal Gear Solid - Master Collection Version	2023
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version	2023
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version	2023

The Bonus Content of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 include the Nintendo Entertainment System adaptation of Metal Gear and its direct, NES exclusive, sequel Metal Gear 2: Snake's Revenge. Both the NES and the Famicom versions of Metal Gear are playable. These games aren't part of the official continuity of the Metal Gear series.

The two digital graphic novel adaptations of Metal Gear Solid (1998) and Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty are also included.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
GamersGate		Bundled with the Master Collection Vol.1.
		Bundled with the Master Collection Vol.1.
Green Man Gaming		Bundled with the Master Collection Vol.1.
Humble Store		Bundled with the Master Collection Vol.1.
Steam		Bundled with the Master Collection Vol.1.

All versions require Steam DRM.

Monetization

Type	Notes
One-time game purchase	The games require an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type	Notes
No microtransactions	The games do not contain microtransactions.

Essential improvements

MGSM2Fix

Fix that adds various features to the game:

Custom resolutions (only affects window size).
Borderless windowed mode.
Option to skip the intro logos.

Install MGSM2Fix^[1]
Download the latest version of MGSM2Fix. Copy `d3d11.dll`, `MGSM2Fix.asi` and `MGSM2Fix.ini` to `<path-to-game>`. Adjust the desired settings in `MGSM2Fix.ini`.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2306740/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	<Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\2306740\remote\
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2306740/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save data is not shared across North American and Japanese versions of Metal Gear.

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings (launcher)

Video settings (in-game)

Graphics feature	State	Notes
Widescreen resolution		Window size adapts to any 16:9 resolution used for the desktop. Launcher and bonus content are 16:9 while the games are pillarboxed with options to align the image to the Center, Left, and Right sides of the screen.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD		Window size adapts to any 16:9 resolution used for the desktop. Launcher and bonus content are 16:9 while the games are pillarboxed with options to align the image to the Center, Left, and Right sides of the screen.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed		Enable windowed mode and use the `-popupwindow` parameter (or see the glossary page).
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
High-fidelity upscaling		See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)		See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
120+ FPS		Capped at 60 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)		See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)

The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.

Input

Gamepad settings (PlayStation layout)

Button prompts settings (launcher)

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping		Uses a preset control scheme that can be viewed here.^{[Note 2]} Xbox One controller icons are displayed in each game's "Controller Settings" even when using a keyboard. Certain keys are hardcoded to a corresponding button, and when a gamepad is enabled, the buttons can be remapped to the action of the player's choosing.^{[Note 3]}^[2]
Mouse acceleration		No mouse support.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration

PlayStation controllers		DualShock 4, DualSense
PlayStation button prompts		DualSense button prompts also supported.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes	Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth)

Generic/other controllers		Nintendo Switch Pro Controller supported.
Button prompts

Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M		Keyboard only.

Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts
Cursor detection

Gamepad settings (Xbox One layout)
Gamepad settings (Nintendo Switch layout)

Audio

Audio settings (launcher)

Audio settings (in-game)

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		Sliders for the launcher menu and gameplay was added in Ver.1.4.0.^[3]
Surround sound		Both games only have mono audio. Launcher and the Digital Graphic Novels support stereo audio.
Subtitles		All speech is text-based. Subtitles are forced on for the Digital Graphic Novels when playing in languages other than English or Japanese.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Metal Gear supports English and Japanese; Metal Gear 2: Snake's Revenge only supports English. French, German, Italian, and Spanish are available only for the launcher and the bonus content.

Language settings (launcher)

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English				Audio is only available for the bonus content.
French				Only available for the launcher and the bonus content.
German				Only available for the launcher and the bonus content.
Italian				Only available for the launcher and the bonus content.
Japanese				Only available for the launcher, Metal Gear, and the bonus content.
Spanish				Only available for the launcher and the bonus content.

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	11

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Middleware

No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	10
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i7-3770	Intel Core i5-7600
System memory (RAM)	8 GB	16 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	1 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 Intel HD Graphics 4000 DirectX 11 compatible	Nvidia GeForce GTX 980

A 64-bit operating system is required.

Notes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1
Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2306740/.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2306740) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
↑ Controls apply to both titles.
↑ Gamepad to keyboard layout:
• 𝐀=H
• 𝐁=Space ␣
• 𝐗=U
• 𝗬=F
• RB=M
• LB=E
• RT=0
• LT=9

References

↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2024-03-17
↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2024-03-17
Tested by playing the game with an Xbox One controller and my keyboard while cross-referencing the keyboard control layout for the Master Collection version of MGS1 with this game. Barring the 𝐀/H and 𝐁/Space ␣ keys, which had their actions reversed between MGS1 and the NES games due to the control layout of MGS1, the rest of the buttons correspond to the same layout used in the Master Collection version of MGS1.
↑ Announcing Ver.1.4.0 - Konami, via Steam's News Hub page. - last accessed on March 2024

[Proton_path_note-2] 1.0 ^1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2306740/.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (2306740) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2306740/.

[4] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[5] The app ID (2306740) may differ in some cases.

[6] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[7] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[Note-3] Controls apply to both titles.

[.22KeyboardLayout.22-4] Gamepad to keyboard layout:
• 𝐀=H
• 𝐁=Space ␣
• 𝐗=U
• 𝗬=F
• RB=M
• LB=E
• RT=0
• LT=9

[1] Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2024-03-17

[5] Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2024-03-17
Tested by playing the game with an Xbox One controller and my keyboard while cross-referencing the keyboard control layout for the Master Collection version of MGS1 with this game. Barring the 𝐀/H and 𝐁/Space ␣ keys, which had their actions reversed between MGS1 and the NES games due to the control layout of MGS1, the rest of the buttons correspond to the same layout used in the Master Collection version of MGS1.

[6] Announcing Ver.1.4.0 - Konami, via Steam's News Hub page. - last accessed on March 2024

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Developers

Original	Konami
Master Collection	M2
Publishers
	Konami
Engines
Launcher	Unity
Release dates
Windows	October 24, 2023
Reception
OpenCritic	73
IGDB	83
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase
Microtransactions	None
Modes	Singleplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	Bird's-eye view
Controls	Direct control
Genres	Stealth
Art styles	Pixel art
Themes	Africa, Contemporary, Middle East, North America
Series	Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1, Metal Gear