Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 2 review
PC, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S; Konami This second collection remasters another three titles from the illustrious stealth espionage series, but their world has changed little since the original releases
TL;DR
- The collection features remastered versions of Ghost Babel, Peace Walker, and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.
- All three games focus on the theme of the war economy, where conflict is profitable and mercenaries are hired for proxy wars.
- The games' themes, such as the use of AI in warfare and the recruitment of mercenaries, have strong parallels to current real-world events.
- Ghost Babel is described as a de-make with modern mechanics, Peace Walker retains live service elements without microtransactions, and Guns of the Patriots is a nostalgic culmination of the series.
- The remasters offer improved visuals and accessibility while preserving the original experiences and the core message about the unchanging nature of war and its economy.