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Metal Gear (1987)

Konami

Port of Metal Gear

Commodore C64/128/MAX · DOS · Family Computer · Nintendo Entertainment System

3.00 from 5 ratings

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The NES version of Metal Gear. It differs from the original MSX2 release in level layout and enemy differences, including an alternative final boss. The game revolves around Solid Snake, an operative of the special forces unit FOXHOUND, who goes on a solo infiltration mission into the fortified state of Outer Heaven to destroy "Metal Gear", a bipedal walking tank … Read more
The NES version of Metal Gear. It differs from the original MSX2 release in level layout and enemy differences, including an alternative final boss. The game revolves around Solid Snake, an operative of the special forces unit FOXHOUND, who goes on a solo infiltration mission into the fortified state of Outer Heaven to destroy "Metal Gear", a bipedal walking tank capable of launching nuclear missiles from anywhere in the world, as well as rescue a number of fellow agents who have been captured by the enemy. This version was later released inside the Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes - Special Disc, along with other extras. Read less
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Developers
Konami
Publishers
Konami, Playtronic, Ultra Games
Genres
Adventure, Shooter, Tactical
Themes
Action, Stealth
Franchises
Metal Gear
Series
Metal Gear, Metal Gear (NES)

Release dates

  • Dec 22, 1987 (Full Release) (Japan) Family Computer
  • Jun 1988 (Full Release) (North_America) Nintendo Entertainment System
  • 1989 (Full Release) (North_America) Commodore C64/128/MAX
  • 1989 (Full Release) (Australia) Nintendo Entertainment System
  • 1989 (Full Release) (Europe) Nintendo Entertainment System
  • Aug 30, 1990 (Full Release) (North_America) DOS
  • 1990 (Full Release) (Europe) Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS
  • Oct 1996 (Full Release) (Brazil) Nintendo Entertainment System

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