Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Become a metal gear expert before the phantom pain comes. The history between this character and i go back a long way, and although unfortunately his creator has announced that guns of the patriots will be the very last story in the metal gear world, i hope that many more books are written with this loveable character included, for i believe he is the greatest of his genre. Big boss finds and destroys the metal gear raxa, which is later revealed to be. In the last couple of years, french publisher third edition books released a couple of well received books on famous video game franchises. Metal gear solid by raymond benson, paperback barnes. After you beat metal gear solid 1 i recommend buying the metal gear solid hd collection and playing the metal gear solid games in theyre chronological order. The metal gear solid franchise is wellknown for its complicated story that many say is as complex or even moreso than the twistheavy tv show lost. Metal gear solid 5 complete chronological story explanation. So, im going to write these in order of metal gear games which is not chronological order because i think thats the way he wanted the story told. Snake eater, which is chronologically the first game in the series, introduces naked snake or. Portable ops psp metal gear msx, nes, with the msx version being the true version of the game.
The metal gear series seems to be pretty much dead as far as interest and quality are concerned, and thats because creator hideo kojima has moved on from the games. Please, consider sharing metal gear timeline on social media, or even contribute to the development of the project. Metal gear games chronological timeline metal gear solid. Jul, 2017 the decadesspanning metal gear solid saga isnt exactly the easiest story to keep track of, but this timeline should get you up to speed before mgs5. It begins with solid snake doing what he does best, sneaking into a heavily. Most of the information in this book is based on plot details given in the metal gear videogames themselves, as well as various documents related to the series. The order of the metal gear solid series timeline is as follows. Metal gear solid complete chronological story explanation. I therefore decided to spend some of my spare time creating the metal gear timeline. Whats the chronological order of the metal gear solid. Jul 17, 2016 timeline of metal gear games and related media. The player often takes control of a special forces operative usually solid snake or big boss, who is assigned the task of finding the titular. Dec 05, 2015 metal gear solid 5 complete chronological story explanation part 2 modern gamer tv.
Over the years, the metal gear solid timeline has gotten a nvoluted. Aug 20, 2015 for the past three decades three decades. Im also going to start at metal gear, not metal gear solid, because if you didnt play metal gear there is something wrong with you. Metal gear is a series of actionadventure stealth video games created by hideo kojima and. In 2007, solid snake, now a member of the antimetal gear group philanthropy, has learned following an anonymous tip that was later revealed to had come from liquid snake, living inside ocelot that a new prototype metal gear, designed to be a defense against other metal gears, has been developed by the u.
Sons of liberty takes place in the years 20072009, while metal gear solid 3. The books were originally only in french, but after a successful kickstarter campaign, they were translated into english for an international audience. Become a metal gear expert before the phantom pain comes out. Solid snake to me is one of the greatest characters ever created. Can someone provide me with a summary of the metal gear solid. The metal gear solid 4 database, in addition to compiling every piece of metal gear lore up to metal gear solid 4, features an extensive backstory for raiden of what happened to him between metal gear solid 2 and metal gear solid 4 that is not even mentioned in the game itself. Example, patriots inspiration came from po historical events and such, but bb did not meet and do with grey fox in that timeline as its literally a time paradox. I hope you will like it and find it useful whether youre a lover or a hater of the saga. Hierin zal worden verklaard waarom en hoe big boss. The numbers only refer to the order in which they were released and have nothing to do with the fictional. Sep 05, 2015 so, if youre new to metal gear and want to start from the beginning or just want to play through the series in a new way, heres every core metal gear game in chronological order metal gear. His rock n roll thriller dark side of the morgue was a shamus award nominee for best paperback original p. The one site chronicling the entirety of the metal gear timeline. Metal gear solid was written to be played in release order, since games tend to rely on your previous knowledge despite being set before.
What order do the mgs games take place chronologically. In 2007, solid snake, now a member of the anti metal gear group philanthropy, has learned following an anonymous tip that was later revealed to had come from liquid snake, living inside ocelot that a new prototype metal gear, designed to be a defense against other metal gears, has been developed by the u. Metal gear series wikibooks, open books for an open world. Metal gear solid metaru gia soriddo, commonly abbreviated as mgs or mgs1 is a stealth action videogame directed by hideo kojima. This timeline lists the chronological occurrence of events from the early th century to early 21st century. Raymond benson is the author of many novels, including the black stiletto and its sequel, the black stiletto. Metal gear solid everything you need to know about the entire. Jan 01, 2008 metal gear solid 4 was a shoddily written ending to a series in a direction it wasnt really supposed to go, so the story is full of melodrama and over the top sequences to really hammer in that the canon timeline is over. The metal gear solid series has a very densely layered story to it, and much of the satisfaction in the story of guns of the patriots is in seeing all the plot threads from mgs find a conclusion.
The complete metal gear timeline definitive edition ft. However, even though the gameplay of mgsv is better and thus easier to get people hooked on with the series, snake eater would still be the one i would push. Metal gear solid 2 ps2 metal gear solid 4 ps3 there were also a few other metal gear games such as the aforementioned snakes revenge, metal gear. He is also a prolific tiein writer, his most recent work being homefront. But when he was at the helm, the series had crafted a chronology that lasted more than. Metal gear solid 20042005 comicbook adaptation written by kris oprisko and illustrated by ashley wood. Guns of the patriots ps3 exclusive metal gear solid.
None of these are part of the main metal gear continuity. The sixth game in the metal gear solid series and the first without its auteur. The first game, metal gear, was released in 1987 for msx home computers. This list will never be updated as long as hideo kojima is separate from his masterpiece series. Metal gear solid art book being published by dark horse comics. Metal gear solid is meant to be experienced in the order it was released because theres a meta story in the background that wasnt addressed until mgs4. The decadesspanning metal gear solid saga isnt exactly the easiest story to keep track of, but this timeline should get you up to speed before mgs5. So, if youre new to metal gear and want to start from the beginning or just want to play through the series in a new way, heres every core metal gear game in chronological order metal gear. Metal gear games chronological timeline metal gear solid hd. How to play the metal gear solid series in chronological order. Here is the substantial and consistently wellrecieved metal gear solid legacy. Snake eater goes all the way back to the early to mid1960s, with metal gear solid 4. Thankfully for readers unfamiliar with the previous games, project itoh gives descriptions throughout this book to explain the significant events. Ghost babel a gameboy color game released as metal gear solid in north america and the metal gear acid games.
This selfexplanatory website is a great summary of everything that happens in the 100 years. The metal gear solid series is beloved and well known for its wild and confusing story. But when he was at the helm, the series had crafted a chronology that lasted more than twenty years in realtime releases. The one site chronicling the entirety of the metal gear. This timeline lists the chronological occurrence of events from the early th century to early. At the end of mgs1, youre left wandering what the true meaning of it all was. It was released for playstation 1 to high praise for its expertly crafted storytelling and tight controls. Metal gear seriessolid snake wikibooks, open books for an. Metal gear solid 4 was a shoddily written ending to a series in a direction it wasnt really supposed to go, so the story is full of melodrama and overthetop sequences to really hammer in that the canon timeline is over. Metal gear seriessolid snake wikibooks, open books for.
With metal gear solid v phantom pain releasing two days ago. Metal gear solid 5 complete chronological story explanation part 2 modern gamer tv. This book is designed to give detailed facts and information on the fictional universe of the metal gear videogame series. The metal gear solid book series by multiple authors includes books metal gear solid volume 1 tactical espionage action, volume one, metal gear solid volume 2, metal gear solid. The metal gear games dont follow a strict chronology, with 3 and 5 taking. Dec 22, 2015 metal gear solid was written to be played in release order, since games tend to rely on your previous knowledge despite being set before. The player often takes control of a special forces operative usually solid snake or big boss. Can someone provide me with a summary of the metal gear. Saim cheeda is an entertainment writer covering all of film, tv, gaming and books. In what order should i play metal gear solid games. The timeline consists of events relating to weapons technology, military groups and conflicts, important historical figures, and the united states of america, along with its secret rulers, the philosophers, and later the patriots. Most people started with metal gear solid and went up from there. For metal gear solid hd collection on the playstation vita, a gamefaqs message board topic titled metal gear games chronological timeline.
In terms of timeline mgs3, portable ops, peace walker, mg1, mg2, metal gear solid, mgs2, mgs risingwhen it gets released mgs4 to play them spoiler free just go through mgs1. Highly skilled former foxhound agent solid snake is called out of retirement to do what he does bestneutralize a crisis of epic proportions. Whats the chronological order of the metal gear solid series. The metal gear series has a long and extensive history which stretches out over 11 games in the main series, along with going back over 100 years. Metaru gia is a series of actionadventure stealth video games created by hideo kojima and developed and published by konami. This explosive metal gear solid novel ventures beyond the thrilling videogame and delves into the dark heart of solid snakes world. Dec 12, 2017 in the last couple of years, french publisher third edition books released a couple of well received books on famous video game franchises. This is the first game in the series that had a time jump. See the complete metal gear solid series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The phantom pain is finally here, and for better or worse. It has a slick ui that lists the history of the entire saga in one massive timeline, starting from metal gear solid 3. Mgs2, mgs3 and peace walker are now available on ps3, the tree included in the metal gear solid. Solid snake is a great character, but after seeing big boss arc starting here, well, hes like sons of. The phantom pain other games snakes revenge metal gear.
Sons of liberty 20062007 comicbook adaptation written by alex garner and illustrated by ashley wood. Witness the concept and design behind the genredefining science fiction military action and drama of metal gear solid v chronicling the development of kojima productionss magnum opus, and featuring hundreds of pieces of neverbeforeseen art, this beautifully assembled volume is an essential addition to any gamers collection. Snake eater, and going all the way to metal gear rising. Luckily, metal gear solid 5 is an excellent game, which could provide a lot of the groundwork for metal gear solid 6, should a chronological sequel be pursued. It was wellreceived critically and commercially, shipping more than six million copies being the eighth bestselling game.
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