Metal Gear Solid is a stealth-action game released for the PlayStation 1 in 1998. You play as Solid Snake, a special forces operative sent to infiltrate Shadow Moses Island, where a rogue military unit has taken control of a nuclear weapon. Using stealth, gadgets, and close-quarters combat, you must evade enemies, uncover conspiracies, and take down powerful bosses. With a cinematic story, tactical gameplay, and iconic characters, Metal Gear Solid is a genre-defining classic.