I recently achieved the elusive Big Boss rating in Metal Gear Solid 1, a goal I've had since playing the game on PS1 back in 1998. It took a mix of determination, skill, and a bit of cheating, as I played the easier Japanese version and used some speedrunning skips to speed things up.
Now, I challenge you to earn the Big Boss rating during the ongoing free-to-play period for Metal Gear Solid 1 on Steam. This trial ends on Monday, July 27 at 10 am EDT / 1 pm PDT / 6 pm BST. While I took shortcuts, I recommend you try to do it the legit way for a more rewarding experience.
Why the Free-to-Play Event?
You might wonder why a three-year-old re-release of a 28-year-old game is currently available for free. There are two main reasons:
1. The upcoming release of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2, which will finally bring Metal Gear Solid 4 to PC, is set for August 27. This free trial is likely a way to build excitement for the franchise.
2. Konami's unpredictable nature often leads to such baffling promotions.
Improvements to the Master Collection
If you were hesitant about purchasing Vol 1 of the MGS Master Collection due to its initial state, there's good news. The collection has received significant patches since its launch, improving the experience for all three MGS games. MGS1, in particular, now benefits from higher-resolution rendering and functional analogue controls.
For those looking to further enhance their experience, consider the MGSM2Fix mod, which can be easily installed via Luxtorpeda if you're using Steam Deck or desktop Linux.
Now, I challenge you to earn the Big Boss rating during the ongoing free-to-play period for Metal Gear Solid 1 on Steam. This trial ends on Monday, July 27 at 10 am EDT / 1 pm PDT / 6 pm BST. While I took shortcuts, I recommend you try to do it the legit way for a more rewarding experience.
Why the Free-to-Play Event?
You might wonder why a three-year-old re-release of a 28-year-old game is currently available for free. There are two main reasons:
1. The upcoming release of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2, which will finally bring Metal Gear Solid 4 to PC, is set for August 27. This free trial is likely a way to build excitement for the franchise.
2. Konami's unpredictable nature often leads to such baffling promotions.
Improvements to the Master Collection
If you were hesitant about purchasing Vol 1 of the MGS Master Collection due to its initial state, there's good news. The collection has received significant patches since its launch, improving the experience for all three MGS games. MGS1, in particular, now benefits from higher-resolution rendering and functional analogue controls.
For those looking to further enhance their experience, consider the MGSM2Fix mod, which can be easily installed via Luxtorpeda if you're using Steam Deck or desktop Linux.