Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Finally Brings MGS4 to Modern Platforms

Metal Gear Solid 4 escapes PS3 purgatory in Master Collection Vol. 2, alongside Peace Walker and Ghost Babel. Is it worth your time? We break it down.

Remember when Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots was trapped on the PS3 forever? Well, those days are over. With the upcoming release of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, Solid Snake's final mission is finally escaping console jail and coming to PC and modern consoles. But is this trip down memory lane worth your hard-earned cash? Let's dig in.

First up, the headliner: MGS4. According to GameSpot's Tamoor Hussain and Ben Janca, the game runs surprisingly well on PC, even on the Steam Deck. That's a huge win for portability. However, don't expect a modernized experience. This is still a cutscene-heavy game with controls that feel a bit dated compared to MGS5 or the upcoming Delta remake. But if you can look past that, you're in for a weird, wild ride that only Hideo Kojima could craft.

Next in the lineup is Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. Originally a PSP title, this one is all about quick, digestible missions. It's perfect for a lunch break or a quick commute session. The gameplay is tight and simple, making it easy to jump in and out without losing your place. If you're looking for a fast-paced Metal Gear fix, this is your jam.

Rounding out the collection is Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel, a Game Boy Color gem. Sure, it looks a bit quaint next to its console siblings, but it's a charming reminder of how developers squeezed a full Metal Gear experience into a tiny cartridge. It's a must-play for any series fan curious about its portable past.

So, is this collection worth it? Janca puts it simply: "If you love Metal Gear, you're already preordering and buying it. If you're interested in Metal Gear, you've got to do it, you've got to play these games--especially [Metal Gear Solid] 4. It's an easy recommend; it's a good collection."

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 launches on August 27 for PC and consoles. If you're planning to grab it on PC, you can save 23% by preordering through Fanatical, bringing the price down to $38.49 from $50. That's a solid deal for three games, especially one that's been stuck on old hardware for so long.

Will you be picking up this collection? Or are you waiting for a price drop? Let us know in the comments below!