Metal Gear Solid (1998) - Although not as old as some others on this list, Metal Gear Solid revolutionized stealth gameplay and storytelling in video games. Add Comment + Votes ( 2 )
Aaron - September 18, 2025TOPMetal Gear Solid (1998) redefined stealth action gaming with its cinematic storytelling, complex characters, and innovative gameplay. Players control Solid Snake infiltrating a nuclear weapons facility to neutralize the rogue FOXHOUND unit. The game emphasized evasion over confrontation, introducing mechanics like radar awareness, hiding in cardboard boxes, and using environmental distractions. Its deep narrative, voice acting, and fourth-wall-breaking moments were groundbreaking for the medium. With its tense atmosphere, memorable boss fights, and philosophical themes, it set a new standard for narrative depth in games and solidified Hideo Kojima’s reputation as a visionary auteur.+ Reply ( 1 )Report