In 1988, Konami brought its pioneering stealth-action experience to the NES with Metal Gear. As rookie FOXHOUND operative Solid Snake, your mission is to infiltrate the heavily fortified military state of Outer Heaven, rescue captured comrades, and locate the ultimate weapon. Unlike typical run-and-gun titles of the era, your survival depends on avoiding enemy sightlines and cameras rather than engaging every guard on screen.
How to play
Your primary objective is to navigate the compound unseen while collecting key cards and equipment to access new areas. Use the arrow keys to move, press Z to punch, and press X to use your equipped weapon. Press Enter to open the weapons and equipment screen, and use Shift to access your radio transceiver to contact Big Boss for guidance.
Tips
- Prioritize stealth over combat. If an exclamation mark appears and the alarm sounds, flee to another screen or take cover until the alert phase ends to save your health and ammunition.
- Punch the walls in suspicious or dead-end rooms. A hollow sound indicates a destructible section that can be blown open with plastic explosives to reveal hidden items.
- Rescuing prisoners increases your class rank, which extends your maximum health and carrying capacity. Take the time to explore and find them to survive later challenges.
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